Teledermatology in Rural, Underserved, and Isolated Environments: A Review.

IF 2.4 Q2 DERMATOLOGY Current Dermatology Reports Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1007/s13671-022-00377-2

Sonya Ahuja, Shanelle Mariah Briggs, Sigrid Marie Collier

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Abstract

Purpose of review: Summarize the current evidence for teledermatology in rural, underserved, and isolated environments including its use during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent findings: Teledermatology is a reliable and cost-effective tool that can reduce face-to-face visits and improve the timeliness of care for medically underserved populations. Recent studies have shown many additional benefits of teledermatology, including improving patients' health outcomes and increasing local providers' knowledge of dermatologic conditions. Despite these benefits, many low-income and rural populations lack access to digital technology and high-speed internet, limiting the reach of telemedical services.

Summary: Overall, barriers in access to care are unique across the globe, and thus teledermatology interventions should address and adapt to the needs of the local patient population. Certain strategies, such as implementing simple, SF models, using standardized TD consult templets, and providing real-time information technology support could potentially mitigate disparities and improve the effectiveness of TD programs in underserved areas.

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远程皮肤科在农村，服务不足，和孤立的环境:综述。

综述目的:总结目前在农村、服务不足和偏远环境中开展远程皮肤病学的证据，包括其在当前COVID-19大流行期间的使用情况。最近的发现:远程皮肤病学是一种可靠且具有成本效益的工具，可以减少面对面的访问，并提高医疗服务不足人群的护理及时性。最近的研究显示了远程皮肤科的许多额外好处，包括改善患者的健康结果和增加当地提供者对皮肤病的了解。尽管有这些好处，许多低收入和农村人口无法获得数字技术和高速互联网，限制了远程医疗服务的范围。总结:总体而言，获得医疗服务的障碍在全球范围内都是独特的，因此远程皮肤科干预措施应解决并适应当地患者群体的需求。某些策略，如实施简单的SF模型，使用标准化的输配电咨询模板，以及提供实时信息技术支持，可以潜在地缓解差距，提高服务不足地区输配电项目的有效性。

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Current Dermatology Reports DERMATOLOGY-

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3.30

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6.20%

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期刊介绍： This journal intends to review the most significant recent developments in the field of dermatology. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by expert international authors, the journal aims to serve all those involved in the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of dermatologic conditions. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas across the field, such as epidemiology, surgery, pharmacology, clinical trial design, and pediatrics. Section Editors select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. We also provide commentaries from well-known figures in the field, and an Editorial Board of more than 20 internationally diverse members suggests topics of special interest to their country/region and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research.