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01-10-2020 | Care | Topic Paper

Current use of telehealth in urology: a review

Authors: Peris Castaneda, Chad Ellimoottil

Published in: World Journal of Urology | Issue 10/2020

Abstract

Purpose

Applications of telehealth have been growing in popularity. However, there is little information on how telehealth is being used in Urology. In this review, we examine current applications of telehealth in urological practices as well as barriers to implementation.

Methods

A review was conducted of original research within the past 10 years describing telehealth applications in urology. Articles on telehealth as applied to other specialties were reviewed for discussion on real or perceived barriers to implementation.

Results

Twenty-four articles met the inclusion criteria. The most common application of telehealth was using a video visit to assess or follow-up with patients. The second most commonly described applications of telehealth were telementorship, or the use of telehealth technology to help train providers, and telemedicine used in diagnostics. Studies consistently stated the effectiveness of the telehealth applications and the high level of patient and provider satisfaction.

Conclusions

Telehealth is sparingly used in urology. Barriers to implementation include technological literacy, reimbursement uncertainties, and resistance to change in workflow. When used, telehealth technologies are shown to be safe, effective, and satisfactory for patients and providers. Further investigation is necessary to determine the efficacy of telehealth applications.

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Title: Current use of telehealth in urology: a review
Authors: Peris Castaneda
Chad Ellimoottil
Publication date: 01-10-2020
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Care
Telemedicine
Published in: World Journal of Urology / Issue 10/2020
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Electronic ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-019-02882-9

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Current use of telehealth in urology: a review

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