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Ebner, C; Wurm, EM; Binder, B; Kittler, H; Lozzi, GP; Massone, C; Gabler, G; Hofmann-Wellenhof, R; Soyer, HP.
Mobile teledermatology: a feasibility study of 58 subjects using mobile phones.
J Telemed Telecare. 2008; 14(1):2-7 Doi: 10.1258/jtt.2007.070302
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Ebner Christoph
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Hofmann-Wellenhof Rainer; Massone Cesare
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Abstract:: We investigated the diagnostic agreement between teledermatology based on images from a mobile phone camera and face-to-face (FTF) dermatology. Diagnostic agreement was assessed for two teledermatologists (TD) in comparison with FTF consultations in 58 subjects. In almost three-quarters of the cases (TD1: 71%; TD2: 76%), the telediagnosis was fully concordant with the FTF diagnosis. Furthermore, the diagnosed diseases were almost all in the same diagnostic category (TD1: 97%; TD2: 90%). If mobile teledermatology had been used for remote triage, TD1 could have treated 53% subjects remotely and 47% subjects would have had to consult a dermatologist FTF. TD2 could have treated 59% subjects remotely, whereas 41% subjects would have had to consult a dermatologist FTF. Forty-eight subjects responded to a questionnaire, of whom only 10 had any concerns regarding teledermatology. Thirty-one subjects stated that they would be willing to pay to use a similar service in future and suggested an amount ranging from euro5 to euro50 per consultation (mean euro22) (euro = pound0.7, US $1.4). These results are encouraging as patient acceptance and reimbursement represent potential obstacles to the implementation of telemedicine services.
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