Britt W H van der Arend, Linde J Holwerda, Iris E Verhagen, Daphne S van Casteren, Thomas Timmers, Gisela M Terwindt
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Abstract
Background: Telemedicine offers a promising solution to enhance the delivery and personalization of headache care. Integrating electronic (e-)tools enables the objective monitoring of migraine. Objectives: This study aims to demonstrate the relevance of e-tools for personalized headache care, assess patient and caregiver compliance and satisfaction, and present their use in enhancing care. Methods: Firstly, a systematic review was performed to validate the diagnostic accuracy of e-diaries for diagnosing migraine. Secondly, we collected e-diary data prospectively from diagnosed adult migraine patients at the Leiden Headache Center. Finally, questionnaires were sent to evaluate satisfaction of patients and health care providers with the Leiden e-headache diary and video consultations. Results: In the systematic review, the Leiden Headache Center's e-diary was the only validated tool. Patients (n = 1,009) were followed for a median of 181 days (interquartile range [IQR] 84-240). Compliance was 96.4% (IQR 85.2 - 99.1%), with 10.8% of days missing. Factors positively associated with compliance were older age (p < 0.001), female sex (p < 0.001), higher e-diary grade (p < 0.001), and clinical use (p = 0.04). The e-diary received a median score of 8/10 and was well-liked by patients (n = 535) and providers (n = 23). Video consultations were a good alternative for physical visits according to 76.9% of patients and 84.6% of providers. Conclusion: Validated e-headache diaries and video consultations in telemedicine enhance headache care accessibility, providing convenient care at preferred times and locations.
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Telemedicine and e-Health is the leading peer-reviewed journal for cutting-edge telemedicine applications for achieving optimal patient care and outcomes. It places special emphasis on the impact of telemedicine on the quality, cost effectiveness, and access to healthcare. Telemedicine applications play an increasingly important role in health care. They offer indispensable tools for home healthcare, remote patient monitoring, and disease management, not only for rural health and battlefield care, but also for nursing home, assisted living facilities, and maritime and aviation settings.
Telemedicine and e-Health offers timely coverage of the advances in technology that offer practitioners, medical centers, and hospitals new and innovative options for managing patient care, electronic records, and medical billing.