Burns follow-up: an innovative application of telemedicine

We assessed the efficiency and effectiveness of burn consultations via telemedicine. The Regions Hospital Burn Center completed 87 follow-up visits with 40 patients via telemedicine from March 1997 to August 1998. These consultations involved burn physicians, occupational therapists and a clinical p...

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Published inJournal of telemedicine and telecare Vol. 5 Suppl 1; p. S52
Main Authors Massman, N J, Dodge, J D, Fortman, K K, Schwartz, K J, Solem, L D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.01.1999
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Burns - therapy
Child
Child, Preschool
Cost of Illness
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Middle Aged
Remote Consultation - economics
Remote Consultation - methods
Time Factors
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Summary:We assessed the efficiency and effectiveness of burn consultations via telemedicine. The Regions Hospital Burn Center completed 87 follow-up visits with 40 patients via telemedicine from March 1997 to August 1998. These consultations involved burn physicians, occupational therapists and a clinical psychologist. Patients were seen at 15 telemedicine sites in six states (Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin). Telemedicine burn consultations were cost-effective for the patient, but were more time consuming for the physician and therapist. As remote sites become more familiar with preparing patients for teleconsultations, telemedicine will become more efficient for the physician while remaining cost-effective for the patient.
ISSN:1357-633X
1758-1109
DOI:10.1258/1357633991932540