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Teledermatology: Comparison of Store-and-Forward Versus Live Interactive Video Conferencing.
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Teledermatology: Comparison of Store-and-Forward Versus Live Interactive Video Conferencing.

  • Brinker TJ Department of Translational Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Hekler A Department of Translational Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • von Kalle C Department of Translational Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Schadendorf D Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.
  • Esser S Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.
  • Berking C Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University Medical Center Munich, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Zacher MT Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University Medical Center Munich, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Sondermann W Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.
  • Grabe N BioQuant, Hamamatsu Tissue Imaging and Analysis Center (TIGA), University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Steeb T Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University Medical Center Munich, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Utikal JS German Cancer Research Center, Skin Cancer Unit, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
  • French LE Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Enk AH Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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  • 2018-10-26
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  • Journal of medical Internet research. - 2018
live interactive
live video conferencing
mobile phone
store-and-forward teledermatology
teledermatology
wait time
Dermatology
Humans
Remote Consultation
Skin Diseases
Telemedicine
Videoconferencing
English A decreasing number of dermatologists and an increasing number of patients in Western countries have led to a relative lack of clinicians providing expert dermatologic care. This, in turn, has prolonged wait times for patients to be examined, putting them at risk. Store-and-forward teledermatology improves patient access to dermatologists through asynchronous consultations, reducing wait times to obtain a consultation. However, live video conferencing as a synchronous service is also frequently used by practitioners because it allows immediate interaction between patient and physician. This raises the question of which of the two approaches is superior in terms of quality of care and convenience. There are pros and cons for each in terms of technical requirements and features. This viewpoint compares the two techniques based on a literature review and a clinical perspective to help dermatologists assess the value of teledermatology and determine which techniques would be valuable in their practice.
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  • English
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gold
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