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A systematic review of the cost and cost-effectiveness of telehealth for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
We conducted a systematic review of the evidence on the costs and cost-effectiveness of telehealth for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A literature search identified six relevant economic evaluations that were assessed according to the Consensus Health Economic Criteria list (CHEC list). Three studies were from North America and three studies were from Europe. All studies reported the use of home monitoring devices that measured and transmitted different physical indicators to nurses who provided personalised feedback to patients during weekdays. The six studies involved a total of 559 COPD pati...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - June 6, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Udsen, F. W., Hejlesen, O., Ehlers, L. H. Tags: RESEARCH/Systematic review Source Type: research

A tele-oncology model replacing face-to-face specialist cancer care: perspectives of patients in North Queensland
We explored the experiences of patients using the Townsville Tele-oncology clinic, where most patients are no longer seen face-to-face. All medical oncology patients who received services via telehealth at the Townsville Cancer Centre in 2012 were invited to participate in an interview. None refused. Thirty two patients were interviewed by telephone and three via videoconference at their local health service facility. Data analysis identified five major themes (quality of the consultation; communication and relationships; familiarity with technology and initial fears; local services and support; and lack of coordination of...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - June 6, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Sabesan, S., Kelly, J., Evans, R., Larkins, S. Tags: RESEARCH/Original articles Source Type: research

The effect of SMS messaging on the compliance with iron supplementation among pregnant women in Iran: a randomized controlled trial
We examined the effect of SMS text messages on compliance with iron supplementation among pregnant women. A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 116 pregnant women referred from public health centres in Ahvaz. Their gestational age was 14-16 weeks. The subjects were randomly assigned to a control group who received usual care, or to a 12-week intervention with SMS reminders in addition to usual care. Participants in both groups were provided with iron supplements and taught how to take iron tablets. Most women in the intervention group (94%) had high compliance with iron supplements compared to the control group (6...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - June 6, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Khorshid, M. R., Afshari, P., Abedi, P. Tags: RESEARCH/Original articles Source Type: research

Policy expectations and reality of telemedicine - a critical analysis of health care outcomes, costs and acceptance for congestive heart failure
A critical review of evidence was carried out to discover whether the actual performance of telemedicine fulfils the expectations of German policy-makers. The analysis was conducted using the example of telemedicine for congestive heart failure (CHF). It was based on both German and international evidence. The PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar and Cochrane Library databases were searched, as well as public sources from the German Federal Ministry of Health. Forty-five studies reporting patient outcomes, costs or acceptance of telemedicine for CHF were included in the review, of which 28 were interventional. The policy expect...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - June 6, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Achelrod, D. Tags: RESEARCH/Original articles Source Type: research

Use of a telehealth system by older adults with hypertension
We conducted a feasibility study of a home telehealth system that monitored blood pressure and bodyweight. A total of 34 participants with hypertension (10 males and 24 females) had the telemedicine system installed in their homes. Their mean age was 72 years and 94% of them self-identified as Hispanic. The telehealth system transmitted blood pressure and bodyweight data to a server. There was also a messaging function that was used to send a daily reminder to the participants. Participants used the telehealth system for six months. Ten participants were lost to follow up and 24 participants completed the entire study. Par...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - June 6, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Czaja, S. J., Lee, C. C., Arana, N., Nair, S. N., Sharit, J. Tags: RESEARCH/Original articles Source Type: research

A preliminary study of the contribution of telemicroscopy to the diagnosis and management of skin tumours in teledermatology
Dermatology images can be acquired using a miniature handheld digital microscope at magnifications of 10- to 30-fold. We investigated the contribution of telemicroscopy to the reliability and accuracy of teledermatology for skin tumours. In a retrospective study of the reliability of diagnosis and management plans, two dermatologists compared teledermatology with face-to-face assessment. We also measured the accuracy of diagnosis by comparing teledermatology with histopathological examination. Two dermatologists evaluated the clinical images and information for 120 randomly sorted cases and recorded a diagnosis and a manag...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - June 6, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Şenel, E., Sabancılar, E., Mansuroğlu, C., Demir, E. Tags: RESEARCH/Original articles Source Type: research

Validation of remote mapping of cochlear implants
Recipients of cochlear implants need to attend regular mapping sessions to adjust their speech processors. We developed a PC-based system for remote mapping, which employed voice, video and text communication. Eleven implant recipients had their implant electrodes programmed (mapped) both by conventional methods and remotely. Speech tests, conducted by a family member or research assistant, were used to test the outcome of the programming during the remote consultation. The recipient and audiologist were surveyed regarding aspects of the teleconsultation. There were no significant differences between conventionally and rem...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - June 6, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Eikelboom, R. H., Jayakody, D. M., Swanepoel, D. W., Chang, S., Atlas, M. D. Tags: RESEARCH/Original articles Source Type: research

Use of telepsychiatry in areas of conflict: the Syrian refugee crisis as an example
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Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jefee-Bahloul, H. Tags: TAILPIECE/Letter to the editor Source Type: research

Authors' response to the letter of Nigel R Armfield on 'The 60 most highly cited articles published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare and Telemedicine Journal and E-health'
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Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Askari, A., Khodaie, M., Bahaadinbeigy, K. Tags: TAILPIECE/Communication Source Type: research

Comment on 'The 60 most highly cited articles published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare and Telemedicine Journal and E-health'
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Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Armfield, N. R. Tags: TAILPIECE/Communication Source Type: research

A tobacco cessation treatment model using telehealth: a pilot evaluation in Veterans
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Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Chen, T. C., Christofferson, D. E., Hamlett-Berry, K., Kazerooni, R., Bounthavong, M., Bodie, L., Myers, M. Tags: TAILPIECE/Communication Source Type: research

The need for an integrated approach to remote monitoring of physiological data and activity data
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Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Clarke, M. Tags: TAILPIECE/Communication Source Type: research

Sharing medical data easily using interdigital mobile communication
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Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Follis, F., Murero, M., D'Ancona, G., Pieri, E., Follis, M. Tags: RESEARCH/Case report Source Type: research

Effect of mobile phone short text messages on glycaemic control in children with type 1 diabetes
We conducted a feasibility study of a mobile phone messaging service for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Two hundred children with type 1 diabetes took part in a six-month trial. The children were provided – through their parents – with daily information messages, with weekly interactive messages, and on request, with multimedia video messages about procedures related to diabetes care. During the study, approximately 30,000 information messages and 2800 interactive messages were sent. One month before the trial, the mean fasting blood glucose level of the children was 150 mg/dl. After the trial, ...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Bin-Abbas, B., Jabbari, M., Al-Fares, A., El-Dali, A., Al-Orifi, F. Tags: RESEARCH/Original article Source Type: research

A randomised controlled trial of providing personalised cardiovascular risk information to modify health behaviour
We conducted a feasibility study of a web-based intervention, which provided personalized cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk information, behavioural risk reduction strategies and educational resources. Participants were block-randomized to the 3-month intervention (n = 47) or to usual care (n = 49). Participants in the intervention group were presented with their CVD risk based on the Framingham risk score, and in three subsequent online encounters could select two behavioural/lifestyle modules, giving them an opportunity to complete six modules over the course of the study. Because it was self-guided, participants had dif...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - May 9, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Zullig, L. L., Sanders, L. L., Shaw, R. J., McCant, F., Danus, S., Bosworth, H. B. Tags: RESEARCH/Original article Source Type: research