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Building a Viable Telemedicine Presence in Pediatric Rheumatology

Rajdeep Pooni1, Christy Sandborg1, Tzielan Lee1

  • 1Pediatric Rheumatology, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, CA, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|July 12, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology enhances patient-provider access but has clinical limitations. Future research will explore new findings and next steps for this evolving field.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Telemedicine offers a promising solution to bridge geographical barriers in healthcare access.
  • Pediatric rheumatology faces challenges in providing consistent patient-provider access due to specialized needs and geographical distribution of experts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the current landscape of telemedicine within pediatric rheumatology.
  • To evaluate the potential benefits of telemedicine in improving patient access and identify clinical limitations.
  • To discuss future research directions and recent findings in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current telemedicine applications in pediatric rheumatology.
  • Analysis of potential benefits for patient access and engagement.
  • Identification and discussion of clinical challenges and limitations associated with telemedicine implementation.

Main Results:

  • Telemedicine significantly enhances accessibility for pediatric rheumatology patients, reducing travel burdens.
  • Potential clinical limitations include diagnostic accuracy for certain conditions and the need for physical examination.
  • Emerging research highlights successful remote monitoring and virtual consultations.

Conclusions:

  • Telemedicine is a valuable tool for expanding access to pediatric rheumatology care.
  • Addressing clinical limitations through technological advancements and standardized protocols is crucial for optimal implementation.
  • Continued research is essential to fully realize the potential of telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology.

Keywords:
Clinical examination telemedicinePediatric rheumatology accessTelemedicine in pediatric rheumatology

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