Diagnostic Accuracy, Implementation Barriers, and Equity Implications of Teledermatology in Rural Skin Cancer: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the United States, with rural populations facing disproportionate delays in diagnosis due to geographic isolation, workforce shortages, and limited access to dermatologic care. These delays contribute to higher rates of late-stage diagnosis and poorer outcomes. Teledermatology has emerged as a promising solution to expand access to dermatologic evaluation and treatment in underserved settings.

Objective

The review aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance, implementation challenges, and equity considerations of teledermatology in the context of rural skin cancer care, and to assess its potential to improve clinical outcomes in underserved populations.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was co

SUBMITTER: Parga AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747661 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature