The Promise of Telemedicine for Movement Disorders: an Interdisciplinary Approach
H Ben-Pazi1, P Browne2,3, P Chan4
1Neuropediatric unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
|April 15, 2018
Summary
Telemedicine offers cost-effective care for movement disorders (MDs), comparable to in-office visits. Further research is needed for pediatric patients, rare MDs, and underserved areas.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Technological advancements enable telemedicine in medical practice, research, and education.
- Movement disorders (MDs) present access challenges due to disease progression, mobility issues, and specialist scarcity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the prospects, challenges, and strategies for implementing telemedicine in movement disorders care.
- To explore the potential of telemedicine in improving access to specialized neurological care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on telemedicine applications in movement disorders.
- Analysis of existing studies, primarily in Parkinson's disease (PD).
Main Results:
- Telemedicine for MDs, especially PD, is cost-effective and provides similar clinical outcomes to in-office care.
- Interdisciplinary telemedicine and tele-education are feasible, reducing travel costs and time.
- Further research is required for pediatric MDs, rare MDs, and telemedicine in underserved regions.
Conclusions:
- Telemedicine is a viable and beneficial tool for managing movement disorders.
- Successful models in PD can guide broader telemedicine implementation in other MDs.
- Addressing specific populations and areas is crucial for equitable telemedicine access.
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