Implementation of Teledermatology in Alberta, Canada: A Report of One Thousand Cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teledermatology utilizes photoimaging and background information to allow dermatologists to remotely provide a diagnosis to practitioners. ConsultDerm is an asynchronous, web-based teledermatology software that allows practitioners to submit their electronic referrals for assessment by board-certified dermatologists.

Objective

Our study aimed to retrospectively analyze teledermatology's utilization in Canada by using the teledermatology platform ConsultDerm.

Methods

After implementing inclusion criteria, 1000 patients were selected, and relevant demographic and clinical information were extracted for data analysis. In addition, an online survey with pre-formulated questions was distributed to 7 dermatologists currently using the ConsultDerm platform to dete

SUBMITTER: Olteanu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9476229 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature