Dermatologists' perceptions on the utility and limitations of teledermatology after examining 55,000 lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Few studies have assessed the perception of teledermatologists about the utility and limitations of teledermatology, especially to diagnose a broad range of skin diseases. This study aimed to evaluate dermatologists' confidence in teledermatology, its utility and limitations for dermatological conditions in primary care.

Methods

An analytical study that used a survey for dermatologists who diagnosed 30,916 patients with 55,012 lesions through teledermatology during a 1-year project in São Paulo, Brazil.

Results

Dermatologists found teledermatology useful for triage and diagnosis, especially for xerotic eczema, pigmentary disorders and superficial infections. Their confidence in teledermatology was statistically higher by the end of the project (p =

SUBMITTER: Giavina Bianchi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8044615 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature