Challenges in Teledermoscopy Diagnostic Outcome Studies: Scoping Review of Heterogeneous Study Characteristics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teledermoscopy has demonstrated benefits such as decreased costs and enhanced access to dermatology care for skin cancer detection. However, the heterogeneity among teledermoscopy studies hinders the systematic reviews' synopsis of diagnostic outcomes, impeding trust and adoption in general practice and limiting overall health care benefits.

Objective

This study aims to improve understanding and standardization of teledermoscopy diagnostic studies, by identifying and categorizing study characteristics contributing to heterogeneity. Subsequently, the variability and consistency of these characteristics were assessed.

Methods

A review of systematic reviews regarding the diagnostic outcomes of teledermoscopy was performed to discern reported study characterist

SUBMITTER: van Sinderen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11530724 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature