Insights, Advantages, and Barriers of Teledermatology vs. Face-to-Face Dermatology for the Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teledermatology is employed in the diagnosis and follow-up of skin cancer and its use was intensified during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, demographic changes result in an overall increase in non-melanoma skin cancer and skin precancerous lesions. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of teledermatology in comparison to conventional face-to-face dermatology for such lesions and determine the advantages and limitations of this workflow for patients and physicians.

Methods

Research was performed using relevant keywords in MEDLINE and CENTRAL. Relevant articles were chosen following a predetermined standardized extraction form.

Results

Diagnostic accuracy and interrater/intrarater agreement can be considered comparable-although l

SUBMITTER: Nikolakis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854718 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature