Evaluation of the Effect of Consultant Characteristics on Telemedicine Diagnosis and Treatment
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study examined teleconsultants' specialty, practice setting, type of employment, years and training in telemedicine to evaluate the effect of these characteristics on diagnoses and treatment.
A postuse survey was conducted during 1998–2003 (n=454 consultations) in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Rural Hospital, Telehealth Project.
There were 61 consultants who conducted the teleconsultations.
The teleconsultants established a diagnosis in 121 consultations and reported a change in diagnoses in 29 consultations.
The consultants established a treatment plan in 219 consultations and reported a change in the treatment plan in 100 consultations.
Dermatologists were significantly more likely to establish (P<.01) and change (P=.005) the diagnosis and to establish a treatment plan (P=.03), when compared to all other specialties.
Teleconsultants who were self-employed were significantly more likely to change the treatment plan (P=.012).
The findings suggest that teleconsultants' characteristics can affect diagnoses and treatment in telemedicine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bynum, Ann B.& Irwin, Cathy A.. 2011. Evaluation of the Effect of Consultant Characteristics on Telemedicine Diagnosis and Treatment. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491599
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bynum, Ann B.& Irwin, Cathy A.. Evaluation of the Effect of Consultant Characteristics on Telemedicine Diagnosis and Treatment. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491599
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bynum, Ann B.& Irwin, Cathy A.. Evaluation of the Effect of Consultant Characteristics on Telemedicine Diagnosis and Treatment. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491599
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491599