Telemedicine Use for Movement Disorders: A Global Survey
Anhar Hassan1, E Ray Dorsey2, Christopher G Goetz3
11 Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, Minnesota.
Summary
Telemedicine is increasingly used for movement disorders globally, with clinicians reporting benefits like reduced travel time despite challenges in examination and reimbursement. Many plan future use and desire more education.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Digital Health
- Global Health
Background:
- Telemedicine adoption for movement disorder care is growing worldwide.
- Limited data exists on the global scope and impact of telemedicine in this specialty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish baseline international data on telemedicine utilization by movement disorder clinicians.
- To assess the scope, reimbursement, and perceived quality of telemedicine services.
Main Methods:
- An international online survey was distributed to Movement Disorder Society members in 2015.
- The survey collected data on telemedicine scope, reimbursement, and perceived quality.
Main Results:
- 549 respondents from 83 countries participated, with 50% using telemedicine for patient care (e-mail, video visits).
- Key benefits included reduced travel time and patient costs, while challenges involved limited neurological examination and technology issues.
- Reimbursement was frequently absent or through public insurance.
Conclusions:
- Over 250 clinicians globally use telemedicine for movement disorders, perceiving significant patient benefits despite clinician-focused challenges.
- Formal telemedicine education is highly sought after by clinicians.
- The study provides essential baseline data for future telemedicine research and service improvement.
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