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Compliance with dental treatment recommendations by rural paediatric patients after a live-video teledentistry consultation: A preliminary report
Conclusions Compliance rates for completed comprehensive dental treatment for this rural population of paediatric dental patients were quite high, ranging from 56% to 100%, and tended to be higher when treatment was completed in fewer visits. Live-video teledentistry consultations conducted among rural paediatric patients and a paediatric dentist in the specialty clinic were feasible options for increasing dental treatment compliance rates when treating complex paediatric dental cases. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: McLaren, S. W., Kopycka-Kedzierawski, D. T. Tags: RESEARCH/Preliminary Communication Source Type: research

Validation of a Kinect-based telerehabilitation system with total hip replacement patients
We present the main features of KiReS, how it was set up in the considered scenario and the experimental results obtained in relation to two different perspectives: patients’ subjective perceptions (gathered through questionnaires) and the accuracy of the performed exercises (by analysing the data captured using KiReS). We made a full deployment of KiReS, defining step by step all the elements of a therapy: postures, movements, exercises and the therapy itself. Seven patients participated in this trial in a total of 19 sessions, and the system recorded 3865 exercise executions. The group showed general support for te...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Anton, D., Nelson, M., Russell, T., Goni, A., Illarramendi, A. Tags: RESEARCH/Preliminary Communication Source Type: research

Research funding for telemedicine: an Australian perspective
Winning research funding is one of the most difficult challenges faced by researchers, especially with falling success rates and shrinking budgets. Telemedicine researchers can find it especially hard to win funding as they are often researching small changes to the health system that whilst important for patient care are often not as competitive as proposals that promise to cure diseases. In a climate of both tight health funding and tight research funding, telemedicine researchers should emphasise the potential for their research to add value and lower costs in order to increase their chances of winning funding. (Source:...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Barnett, A. G., Campbell, M. J., Burns, C. L. Tags: RESEARCH/Opinion Paper Source Type: research

Evaluation of telemedicine centres in Madhya Pradesh, Central India
In a developing country such as India, there is substantial inequality in health care distribution. Telemedicine facilities were established in Madhya Pradesh in 2007–2008. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the infrastructure, equipment, manpower, and functional status of Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) telemedicine nodes in Madhya Pradesh. All district hospitals and medical colleges with nodes were visited by a team of three members. The study was conducted from December 2013–January 2014. The team recorded the structural facility situation and physical conditions on a predesigned pro for...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Bali, S., Gupta, A., Khan, A., Pakhare, A. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

Diagnosis and management of Transposition of great arteries within a pediatric cardiology network with the aid of telemedicine: A case report from Brazil
We present a case of a newborn from a remote, underserved area in the inland of Paraíba, a state from Northeast Brazil. She presented with clinical cyanosis at birth. With the aid of telemedicine, a neonatologist under online cardiology supervision performed a screening echocardiogram. The session established the diagnosis of simple transposition of the great vessels in the baby’s first few hours of life. During the same telemedicine session, the necessary arrangements for transferal to a larger maternity center took place. The baby was maintained stable on prostaglandins and was subsequently transferred to a ...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Galdino, M. M., Hazin, S. M., de Araujo, J. S., Regis, C. T., Rodrigues, K. N., Mourato, F. A., Mattos, S. d. S. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

Participant experiences in a smartphone-based health coaching intervention for type 2 diabetes: A qualitative inquiry
Discussion Findings suggest that interventions with T2DM assisted by smartphone software and health coaches actively engage individuals in improved hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) control. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pludwinski, S., Ahmad, F., Wayne, N., Ritvo, P. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

Developing "Care Assistant": A smartphone application to support caregivers of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common childhood malignancy. Caring for children with ALL is an uncommon experience for parents without medical training. They urgently need professional assistance when their children are recovering at home. This paper documents the process of developing an Android application (app) "Care Assistant" for family caregivers of children with ALL. Key informant interviews and focus group studies were used before programming the app. The key informants and focus group members included: caregivers of children with ALL, cancer care physicians and nurses, and software engineers. We f...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Wang, J., Yao, N., Wang, Y., Zhou, F., Liu, Y., Geng, Z., Yuan, C. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

A randomized waitlist-controlled pilot trial of voice over Internet protocol-delivered behavior therapy for youth with chronic tic disorders
Discussion CBIT can be delivered via VoIP with high patient satisfaction, using accessible, low-cost equipment. CBIT-VoIP was generally feasible to implement, with some audio and visual challenges. Modifications to enhance treatment delivery are suggested. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Ricketts, E. J., Goetz, A. R., Capriotti, M. R., Bauer, C. C., Brei, N. G., Himle, M. B., Espil, F. M., Snorrason, I., Ran, D., Woods, D. W. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

A one-way text messaging intervention for obesity
Discussion The one-way text messaging intervention was a simple and effective way to manage obesity. The one-way text messaging intervention may be a useful method for lifestyle modification in obese subjects. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Ahn, A., Choi, J. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

Telemedicine in a Dutch intensive care unit: A descriptive study of the first results
Conclusion Implementation of teleIC in a Dutch situation was successful and showed favourable results in patient outcomes and the satisfaction of patients and family members. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 15, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: van der Voort, P. H., de Metz, J., Wester, J. P., van Stijn, I., Feijen, H. M., Balzereit, A., Rijkenberg, S., Obster, R., Bosman, R. J. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

"Tele-rounding" with a remotely controlled mobile robot in the neonatal intensive care unit
Conclusion: As long as direct bedside care providers are available, remote-controlled, robotic telemedicine technology can be utilized by neonatologists to perform daily patient rounds in the neonatal intensive care unit. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 4, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Garingo, A., Friedlich, P., Chavez, T., Tesoriero, L., Patil, S., Jackson, P., Seri, I. Tags: Education & amp;amp; Practice Source Type: research

Home spirometry: Assessment of patient compliance and satisfaction and its impact on early diagnosis of pulmonary symptoms in post-lung transplantation patients
Telemedicine is useful in monitoring patients, and in particular those, such as lung transplant recipients, suffering from chronic illnesses. This prospective cohort study was conducted on 15 lung transplant recipients. The patients provided physicians with data from spirometry as well as their clinical respiratory symptoms via SMS messages. In cases where spirometry results or clinical symptoms required follow-up, the monitoring physician contacted the patient according to guidelines and gave appropriate instructions. Qualitative assessment of satisfaction showed that the sense of increased support from medical staff was ...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 4, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Fadaizadeh, L., Najafizadeh, K., Shajareh, E., Shafaghi, S., Hosseini, M., Heydari, G. Tags: RESEARCH/Preliminary Communication Source Type: research

Teledermatology-directed surgical care is safe and reduces travel
Discussion These results show that a significant fraction of surgical procedures for diagnosis and treatment of malignant melanoma and severely dysplastic nevi can be safely performed in rural clinics by trained primary care providers. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 4, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Vedire, K., Joselow, A. L., Markham, C. M., Raugi, G. J. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

The effects of telemedicine on racial and ethnic disparities in access to acute stroke care
Racial and ethnic disparities have been previously reported in acute stroke care. We sought to determine the effect of telemedicine (TM) on access to acute stroke care for racial and ethnic minorities in the state of Texas. Data were collected from the US Census Bureau, The Joint Commission and the American Hospital Association. Access for racial and ethnic minorities was determined by summing the population that could reach a primary stroke centre (PSC) or telemedicine spoke within specified time intervals using validated models. TM extended access to stroke expertise by 1.5 million residents. The odds of providing 60-min...
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 4, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lyerly, M. J., Wu, T.-C., Mullen, M. T., Albright, K. C., Wolff, C., Boehme, A. K., Branas, C. C., Grotta, J. C., Savitz, S. I., Carr, B. G. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research

Speed and accuracy of text-messaging emergency department electrocardiograms from a small community hospital to a provincial referral center
Conclusions Systematic text messaging of ED EKGs from a small community hospital to a referral center is a rapid, accurate, portable, and inexpensive method of data transfer. This may be a safe and effective strategy to communicate vital patient information. (Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare)
Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - March 4, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Scheuermeyer, F. X., Grunau, B. E., Findlay, T., Grafstein, E., Christenson, J., Lang, E., Rowe, B., Ho, K. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research