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M Krusche1, F Mühlensiepen2,3, P Aries4
1Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland. martin.krusche@charite.de.
Zeitschrift Fur Rheumatologie
|October 15, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telemedicine in rheumatology, including telephone and video consultations. New digital health applications and wearables offer future telemedical monitoring opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Digital Health
- Telemedicine
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered daily and professional life, necessitating changes in routine rheumatological procedures.
- Pandemic containment measures led to increased use of telemedicine, particularly telephone and video consultations, to protect patients and staff.
- The German Digital Healthcare Act (DiGAV) establishes a legal claim for patients to digital health applications, paving the way for new telemedical monitoring tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of telemedical care options in rheumatology.
- To review the opportunities and limitations of telemedicine in the field of rheumatology.
Main Methods:
- Review of telemedical care options in rheumatology.
- Analysis of opportunities and limitations of telemedicine in rheumatology.
Main Results:
- Telemedicine, especially telephone and video consultations, has become increasingly important in rheumatology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Digital health applications and wearables, supported by the DiGAV, present new avenues for telemedical monitoring.
- The study examines both the benefits and drawbacks of implementing telemedicine in rheumatological care.
Conclusions:
- Telemedicine is a crucial tool for maintaining rheumatological care during health crises.
- Digital health innovations hold significant potential for the future of rheumatology patient monitoring.
- A balanced approach is needed to leverage the opportunities while addressing the limitations of telemedicine in rheumatology.
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