Benefits of Teledermatology for Geriatric Patients: Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teledermatology is a health care tool that has been increasingly used around the world, mostly because dermatology has an emphasis on visual diagnosis. Many studies have shown that access to specialized care improves using teledermatology, which provides accurate diagnosis and reduces the time taken for treatment, with high patient satisfaction. As the population around the world grows old, there will be even more demand for dermatologists in years to come. It is essential to know which are the most prevalent skin conditions in the primary care population and if they can be addressed through teledermatology.

Objective

Our main goal was to evaluate the proportion of lesions in individuals aged 60 years and older that could be managed using teledermatology in conjun

SUBMITTER: G Bianchi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7201316 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature