High diagnostic accuracy of chronic facial pain conditions via remote consultation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of chronic facial pain conditions through telephone consultations.

Methods

Retrospective cross-sectional service evaluation of diagnosis during remote against face-to-face consultations were compared, based on international classification of orofacial pain. Clinical data from consecutive new patients were assessed from March-May 2020 at University College London Hospitals (UCLH)-Eastman Dental Hospital, UK, reviewed independently by two specialists. Exclusion criteria included non-English speakers, patients unable to engage in consultation, unrelated pain diagnoses at assessment and inadequate documentation. Accuracy test of sensitivity, specificity and predictive values were employed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Teshima THN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12520444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature