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APPLICATION OF TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN CHILDREN: A NARRATIVE
Oleg Khairetdinov1, Lusiena Rubakova2, Marina Pavlova3
1Institute of Mental Health, University Reaviz, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Insights
Telemedicine tools for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children are increasingly available and effective. These remote diagnostic methods aid in early detection and intervention for ASD.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychiatry
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Telemedicine use in child psychiatric care surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Focus on remote diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in pediatric populations.
- Review based on contemporary literature and expert experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the types, structure, and features of remote diagnostic tools for ASD in children.
- To synthesize current knowledge on telemedicine applications in pediatric ASD diagnosis.
- To evaluate the landscape of available remote diagnostic instruments.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive review of scientific studies.
- Literature search from January 2013 to December 2024.
- Analysis of studies from PubMed, Web of Science, and eLibrary databases.
Main Results:
- Sufficient representation of remote screening, assessment scales, and diagnostic procedures for ASD globally.
- Demonstrated high specificity and sensitivity of available telemedicine tools.
- Evidence of diverse international adoption of remote ASD diagnostic methods.
Conclusions:
- Telemedicine diagnostic methods facilitate early detection of ASD in children.
- Remote diagnosis can enhance the timeliness of medical and correctional interventions.
- Integration of telemedicine into clinical practice improves access to ASD diagnostic services.
Background:
The application of telemedicine technologies in providing psychiatric care to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review aims to describe the types, structure, and features of tools used for the remote diagnosis of ASDs in children, based on contemporary scientific literature and our own experience.
Methods:
We conducted a descriptive review of scientific studies published from January 2013 to December 2024. Works presented in the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, and eLibrary were analyzed. Descriptive analysis was used to summarize the obtained data.
Results:
The analysis convincingly demonstrates a sufficient representation of remote tools for screening, assessment scales, and structured diagnostic procedures for ASD across various countries, exhibiting high levels of specificity and sensitivity.
Conclusions:
The use of telemedicine diagnostic methods in clinical practice contributes to the early detection of ASDs, potentially enhancing the timeliness and effectiveness of medical and correctional interventions.
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