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[Interdisciplinary teleconsultation: first practical experiences with 100 patients].
I Gollnick1, M Frehiwot, E M Krause
1International Reference and Development Centre for Surgical Technology (IRDC) Leipzig, Käthe-Kollwitz-Str. 64, 04109, Leipzig, Deutschland. i.gollnick@irdc-leipzig.de
HNO
|April 27, 2013
Summary
Teleconsultation between general practitioners and ear nose and throat (ENT) specialists improves treatment quality and patient comfort. This technology offers a low risk to professional competency and has potential for future medical applications.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Informatics
- Telemedicine
Context:
- Increasing medical specialization leads to reduced professional exchange between ENT specialists and general practitioners.
- Telemedicine technology has advanced significantly but is underutilized in healthcare.
- A practical teleconsultation solution is needed to bridge this gap.
Purpose:
- To implement a feasible teleconsultation system connecting ENT specialists and general practitioners.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of teleconsultation in ENT care.
Summary:
- A 18-month study involved 5 general practitioners and 5 ENT specialists, with 102 patients participating.
- Teleconsultation focused on tonsils (37%), external auditory canal (32%), and inner nose (15%).
- General practitioners reported significant benefits, with 35.3% noting a considerable impact on diagnosis and/or therapy.
Impact:
- Teleconsultation enhances treatment quality and patient comfort.
- The system poses a low risk to the professional competency of ENT specialists.
- Early involvement of experts facilitates implementation and may influence future medical performance specifications.
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