Teledermatology: Comparison of Store-and-Forward Versus Live Interactive Video Conferencing.

Brinker TJ, Hekler A, Von Kalle C, Schadendorf D, Esser S, Zacher MT, Sondermann W, Grabe N, Steeb T, Utikal JS, French LE, Enk AH, Berking C (2018)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Journal of Medical Internet Research Journal of Medical Internet Research / Gunther Eysenbach

Book Volume: 20

Pages Range: e11871

Journal Issue: 10

DOI: 10.2196/11871

Abstract

A decreasing number of dermatologists and an increasing number of patients in Western countries have led to a relative lack of clinicians providing expert dermatologic care. This, in turn, has prolonged wait times for patients to be examined, putting them at risk. Store-and-forward teledermatology improves patient access to dermatologists through asynchronous consultations, reducing wait times to obtain a consultation. However, live video conferencing as a synchronous service is also frequently used by practitioners because it allows immediate interaction between patient and physician. This raises the question of which of the two approaches is superior in terms of quality of care and convenience. There are pros and cons for each in terms of technical requirements and features. This viewpoint compares the two techniques based on a literature review and a clinical perspective to help dermatologists assess the value of teledermatology and determine which techniques would be valuable in their practice.

Authors with CRIS profile

Carola Berking

Involved external institutions

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) DE Germany (DE) Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) DE Germany (DE) Universität Duisburg-Essen (UDE) DE Germany (DE) Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg DE Germany (DE) University of Zurich / Universität Zürich (UZH) CH Switzerland (CH)

How to cite

APA:

Brinker, T.J., Hekler, A., Von Kalle, C., Schadendorf, D., Esser, S., Zacher, M.T.,... Berking, C. (2018). Teledermatology: Comparison of Store-and-Forward Versus Live Interactive Video Conferencing. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20(10), e11871. https://doi.org/10.2196/11871

MLA:

Brinker, Titus Josef, et al. "Teledermatology: Comparison of Store-and-Forward Versus Live Interactive Video Conferencing." Journal of Medical Internet Research 20.10 (2018): e11871.

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