Patient perceptions regarding the use of smart devices for medical photography: results of a patient-based survey

Nair, Akshay Gopinathan; Potdar, Nayana A; Dadia, Suchit; Aulakh, Simranjeet; Ali, Mohammad Javed; Shinde, Chhaya A

doi:10.1007/s10792-018-0878-2

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“…revealed different results; most patients were comfortable with personal and hospital cameras. [ 17 ] The preference for hospital cameras in the present study and other similar studies may be due to the sense of security between patients. They may think that accessing hospital cameras only during working hours and in the hospital environment will add another level of protection to their digital photos and is considered as a part of data security.…”

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Study of patients' satisfaction toward photographing their skin lesions for educational purposes

Amirian

Amini

Sagheb

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J Edu Health Promot

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BACKGROUND: Medical images have been widely used for various aims, especially for the educational purposes. Patient confidentiality and consent should be deemed crucial. In this study, we sought to assess patients' satisfaction with taking medical photos of their skin lesions and giving their physicians consent to use them for educational purposes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This multi-method study included quantitative and qualitative phases and was performed from April to November 2018 in the Dermatology Department of Shiraz Faghihi Hospital in South Iran. Demographic information was analyzed using the descriptive statistics. To resolve the simultaneous effect of demographic variables on patient satisfaction, we conducted linear regression. All the tests were analyzed at the 0.05 significance level. RESULTS: In this study, all the patients except one (99.5%) preferred that only a physician who had a direct role in their care can access their digital photos. Of 200 patients, 134 patients (62.33%) preferred the utilization of hospital cameras in photographing their skin lesions ( P = 0.002). On the other hand, 131 patients (49.81%) did not gave consent about using a personal phone camera for photographing their skin lesions ( P = 0.001). In the qualitative phase, two major themes (trusting attending physician and paying attention to patient confidentiality) and five sub-themes (considering their physicians as professional people who always do the right thing, allowing physicians to use their images for educational purposes, covering patient's face, using hospital cameras, and obtaining informed consent from patients) were derived from qualitative semi-structured interviews. CONCLUSION: The results showed that there is a need for developing international and national photography guidelines in the era of technology development.

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“…study. [ 17 ] Male patients and those with under diploma educational degrees showed more consent in using the pictures from their lesions. Some female patients need their husband's permission to take photographs.…”

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Study of patients' satisfaction toward photographing their skin lesions for educational purposes

Amirian

Amini

Sagheb

et al. 2021

J Edu Health Promot

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“…36 As smartphone usage has become increasingly ubiquitous, more recent studies demonstrate that patients understand the value of clinical photography and are accepting of it using personal devices. 10,37,38 In our study, patients felt most happy consenting to photography for clinical communication (91%) and educational purposes (85%). The patient response to the use of ShareSmart to capture their photographs was favorable (81% preferred ShareSmart as one of their photography modalities or had no preference) and conveyed a sense of security (89%) comparable to a digital camera (83%).…”

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Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

Dumestre

Fraulin

2019

Plast Surg (Oakv)

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Background: To evaluate a smartphone application for clinical photography that prioritizes and facilitates patient security. Methods: Ethics was obtained to trial the application Sharesmart. Calgary plastic surgeons/residents used the application for clinical photography and communication. Surveys gauging the application usability, incorporated consent process, and photograph storage/sharing were then sent to surgeons and patients. Results: Over a 1-year trial period, 16 Calgary plastic surgeons and 24 residents used the application to photograph 84 patients. Half (56%) of the patients completed the survey. The majority of patients found the applications consent process acceptable (89%) and felt their photograph was secure (89%). Half (51%) of the surgeons/residents completed the survey and would use the application as is (67%) or with modifications (33%). The consent process was felt to be superior (73%) or equivalent (23%) to participant’s prior methods and was felt to resolve issues present with current photography practices of secure transmission and storage of photographs by 100% and 95% of respondents, respectively. Perceived limitations of the application included difficulties in use with poor cellphone service or Internet, decreased speed compared to current practices, the lack of a desktop platform, video capability, and ability to transmit the photograph directly to the patient’s medical record. Conclusions: A smartphone clinical photography application addresses the risks of patient confidentiality breach present with current photography methods; broad implementation should be considered.

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“…This result supported the findings of previous researchers that, the use of technology in health care is considered to enhance communication and quality of health care. 15,20,21 Hossain et al, 15 reported that majority of patients were aware that smartphones could be used for general health/fitness tracking, obtaining health information, and appointment management similarly, Alameddine et al, 19 concluded that majority of patients (92.6%) recognize the important role of mobile devices in health care delivery and patient care. The result of this study revealed that two third believed that usage of smartphone did not constitute unprofessionalism.…”

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Perception of Patients on Usage of Smartphones by Health Care Professionals during Clinic Hours

Bolarinde¹

2021

ijmra

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Background of the study: Smartphones medically related applications are quickly becoming one of the main tools for accessing clinical information among health care professionals. Aim of Study: This study assessed the perception of patients on usage of smartphones by health care professionals during clinic hours. Methodology: The study recruited 185 patients. Data on demographic characteristics and perception of patients on the use of smartphones for medical information were obtained using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were summarized using a descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of Chi square. Alpha level was set at 0.005 Results: 76 Males, 109 Females participated in this study. 67.6% (125) own a smartphones. 34.6% (64) have seen health care professionals using smartphones during clinic hours, 28.1% (18) had their health care providers explain to them reasons for using smartphone. 34.1% (63) agreed it was unprofessional for health care provider to use smartphone during clinic, 33.5% (62) disagreed, 32.4% (60) were undecided. No association observed between respondents’ age (χ2= 12.00, p= 0.606), educational qualification (χ2= 8.501, p= 0.075) and responses to the statement that use of smartphones by health care professional was unprofessional. Conclusion: Although one third of the respondents agreed that usage of smartphones by healthcare professionals in the clinic while attending to patients was unprofessional however, usage of smartphone for health related information by health care professionals during clinic hours should be with caution to avoid losing the confidence repose in them by their patients.

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Patient perceptions regarding the use of smart devices for medical photography: results of a patient-based survey

Cited by 22 publications

References 11 publications

Study of patients' satisfaction toward photographing their skin lesions for educational purposes

Study of patients' satisfaction toward photographing their skin lesions for educational purposes

Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

Perception of Patients on Usage of Smartphones by Health Care Professionals during Clinic Hours

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