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Telemedicine in Pediatric Gastroenterology: An Overview of Utility.
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Telemedicine & e-Health . Aug2018, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p577-581. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background:The availability of pediatric subspecialty services is a problem evident throughout the United States. Access to pediatric gastroenterology services, especially in rural areas, can be scarce. Telemedicine has been proposed as a tool capable of decreasing healthcare costs while extending medical care. Objective:The purpose of this article is to review available literature regarding the utility of telemedicine as it applies to pediatric gastroenterology, specifically its role in eliminating healthcare disparities. Methods:Research articles were identified through a PubMed search with key words focusing on telemedicine initiatives in pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric subspecialty, rural pediatric care, and adult gastroenterology. Studies were categorized based on the following areas of application: financial, time management, communication/community, and patient health and satisfaction. Results:We reached the conclusion that evidence-supported trends in available literature provide a framework for pediatric gastroenterology telemedicine initiatives that can provide resource-sparing, community-enriching, and physician-improving services that ultimately serve to better patient health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15305627
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Telemedicine & e-Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131164530
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2017.0234