Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Hofmann-Wellenhof, R; Salmhofer, W; Binder, B; Okcu, A; Kerl, H; Soyer, HP.
Feasibility and acceptance of telemedicine for wound care in patients with chronic leg ulcers.
J TELEMED TELECARE. 2006; 12 Suppl 1(8): 15-17.
Doi: 10.1258/135763306777978407
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Hofmann-Wellenhof Rainer
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Binder Barbara
- Kerl Helmut
- Salmhofer Wolfgang
- Soyer Hans Peter
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- Abstract:
- We examined the feasibility and acceptance of teledermatology for wound management of patients with chronic leg ulcers by home-care nurses. Forty-one chronic leg ulcers of different origin in 14 patients were included. After an initial in-person visit in which leg ulcers were assessed and classified, and underlying diseases noted, follow-up visits were done by home-care nurses. Once a week 1-4 digital images of the wound and surrounding skin and relevant clinical information were transmitted via a secure Website to an expert at the wound care centre. The experts provided an assessment of wound status and therapeutic recommendations. In 89% of the 492 teleconsultations, the quality of images was sufficient or excellent and the experts were confident giving therapeutic recommendations. Treatment modalities were changed or adapted in one-third of the consultations. There was a significant decrease in visits to a general physician or the wound care centre. The acceptance of teledermatology was high in patients, home-care nurses and wound experts. Teledermatology offers great potential for chronic wound care and seems to be accepted both by patients and health-care persons.
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- Chronic Disease -
- Community Health Nursing - organization and administration
- Feasibility Studies - organization and administration
- Home Care Services - organization and administration
- Humans - organization and administration
- Leg Ulcer - therapy
- Nurse's Role - therapy
- Patient Satisfaction - therapy
- Pilot Projects - therapy
- Remote Consultation - methods
- Skin Care - methods
- Wound Healing - methods