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Do Face-to-Face Training and Telephonic Reminder Improve Dry Powder Inhaler Technique in Patients with COPD? 面对面培训和电话提醒能改善COPD患者的干粉吸入器技术吗?

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-03-13 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5091890

Ramesh Sharma Poudel, Shakti Shrestha, Pawan Bhatta, Rano Mal Piryani

{"title":"Do Face-to-Face Training and Telephonic Reminder Improve Dry Powder Inhaler Technique in Patients with COPD?","authors":"Ramesh Sharma Poudel, Shakti Shrestha, Pawan Bhatta, Rano Mal Piryani","doi":"10.1155/2017/5091890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/5091890","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Current modes of instruction on inhaler technique are inadequate. We aimed to evaluate the value of face-to-face training and telephonic reminder (FFTTR) for improving Rotahaler technique in experienced patients with COPD. Materials and Methods. A single group pre-/postinterventional study was conducted at Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal. We assessed the Rotahaler technique of thirty consecutive patients using Rotahaler device for more than one year. Patients with incorrect technique (n = 20) were instructed and trained by a pharmacist. Telephonic reminder was used to reinstruct patients on the correct technique on weekly basis for two weeks and technique was reassessed after 4 weeks of their first training. Descriptive statistics including Wilcoxon Signed Rank test were applied. Results. The mean age was 66.06 ± 10.6. Of 30 patients, 10 (33.3%) performed Rotahaler technique correctly at baseline and were excluded from FFTTR intervention. FFTTR corrected the technique in 18 (90%) patients and the median (IQR) score increased from 6 (5-6) to 8 (8-8) (p < 0.001). The most incorrect steps were \"breathe out gently but not towards the inhaler mouthpiece\" (16, 80%) and \"hold breath for about 10 seconds\" (18, 90%) at baseline which improved after intervention. Conclusion. FFTTR approach markedly improved Rotahaler technique in patients with COPD.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/5091890","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34894576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 8

Videoconferencing for Health Care Provision for Older Adults in Care Homes: A Review of the Research Evidence. 视频会议在养老院老年人保健服务中的应用:研究证据综述。

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-09-10 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5785613

Louise Newbould, Gail Mountain, Mark S Hawley, Steven Ariss

{"title":"Videoconferencing for Health Care Provision for Older Adults in Care Homes: A Review of the Research Evidence.","authors":"Louise Newbould, Gail Mountain, Mark S Hawley, Steven Ariss","doi":"10.1155/2017/5785613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/5785613","url":null,"abstract":"A scoping review was conducted to map the research evidence on the use of videoconferencing for remote health care provision for older adults in care homes. The review aimed to identify the nature and extent of the existing evidence base. Databases used were Embase, Medline, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library Reviews. The review identified 26 articles for inclusion, of which 14 were case studies, making the most used study design. Papers described videoconferencing as being used for assessment, management of health care, clinical support, and diagnosis, with eight of the papers reporting the use of videoconferencing for more than one clinical purpose. A further eight papers reported the use of videoconferencing for assessment alone. The literature reported the collection of various types of data, with 12 papers describing the use of both qualitative and quantitative data. The outcomes mainly addressed staff satisfaction (n = 9) and resident satisfaction (n = 8). Current evidence supports the feasibility of videoconferencing in care homes. However, research needs to be undertaken to establish the contexts and mechanisms that underpin the successful implementation of videoconferencing in care homes and to define useful measures for success.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/5785613","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35552951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 18

The "e-Generation": The Technological Usage and Experiences of Medical Students from a Developing Country. “e世代”:发展中国家医学生的技术使用与经验。

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-08-24 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6928938

Priyasdarshani Galappatthy, Wasundara S Wathurapatha, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Maheshi D M S Wijayabandara, Dinuka S Warapitiya, Krishantha Weerasuriya

{"title":"The \"e-Generation\": The Technological Usage and Experiences of Medical Students from a Developing Country.","authors":"Priyasdarshani Galappatthy, Wasundara S Wathurapatha, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Maheshi D M S Wijayabandara, Dinuka S Warapitiya, Krishantha Weerasuriya","doi":"10.1155/2017/6928938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6928938","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The medical community is increasingly using Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). We evaluated usage of PEDs and medical apps among medical students from Sri Lanka.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. Medical students from 2nd to 5th year were invited for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect details of PEDs availability, accessibility, and usage, perceived advantages/barriers of PEDs, and availability, accessibility, and usage of medical apps.Results: Sample size was 505 (response rate, 61.8%). Mean age was 23.2 ± 1.3 years and majority were females (60.4%, n = 305). Majority (87.5%, n = 442) of students owned a PED. Nonaffordability was the most common reason for having not owning a PED (46%). Nonaffordability and lack of knowledge were key determinants of the usage of PEDs and medical \"apps.\" Doubts about reliability and lack of knowledge regarding reliable electronic sources of information were other significant barriers.Conclusions: Our results show that a significant majority of students owned a PED, a higher percentage than what is reported elsewhere. Considering barriers identified, it is important for institutions to promote usage of PEDs and medical apps by providing financial support, training, and knowledge to build confidence in technology.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/6928938","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35610883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 2

Patients' and Healthcare Personnel's Experiences of Health Coaching with Online Self-Management in the Renewing Health Project. 更新健康项目中患者和医护人员在线自我管理健康指导的经验

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-12-31 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9306192

Inger Lindberg, Birgitta Lindberg, Siv Söderberg

{"title":"Patients' and Healthcare Personnel's Experiences of Health Coaching with Online Self-Management in the Renewing Health Project.","authors":"Inger Lindberg, Birgitta Lindberg, Siv Söderberg","doi":"10.1155/2017/9306192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/9306192","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Telehealth applications have shown positive effects for people with chronic conditions and their awareness of health.Objective: To describe patients' and healthcare personnel's experiences of using health coaching with online self-management in primary health care.Method: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial was conducted. Patients in the intervention group measured and reported medical parameters such as blood pressure, blood glucose, prothrombin complex (PK) values, and 2-channel ECG. Data were collected through a questionnaire, individual interviews with patients, and focus group discussions with healthcare personnel. The questionnaire was analysed using statistics; texts from interviews and focus groups were analysed using content analysis.Findings: Patients were satisfied and believed that the intervention had enhanced their care and increased accessibility without causing concerns about privacy. Although being positive, patients commented the lack of support and feedback from healthcare personnel. Healthcare personnel regarded the intervention valuable for the patients' abilities to perform self-management healthcare tasks but preferred that patients did so without them supporting the patients.Conclusion: Patients expressed satisfaction and acceptance regarding the use of the application. It seems that healthcare personnel are convinced about the benefits for patients and the potential for the intervention but are not convinced about its benefits for healthcare organisations.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/9306192","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35847930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

Qualitative Assessment of the Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of a Mobile Client Data App for Community-Based Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Care in Rural Ghana 加纳农村社区孕产妇、新生儿和儿童护理的移动客户端数据应用程序的可行性、可用性和可接受性的定性评估

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2016-12-01 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2515420

Jessica D Rothstein, L. Jennings, Anitha Moorthy, Fan Yang, Lisa Gee, K. Romano, David Hutchful, A. Labrique, A. Lefevre

{"title":"Qualitative Assessment of the Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of a Mobile Client Data App for Community-Based Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Care in Rural Ghana","authors":"Jessica D Rothstein, L. Jennings, Anitha Moorthy, Fan Yang, Lisa Gee, K. Romano, David Hutchful, A. Labrique, A. Lefevre","doi":"10.1155/2016/2515420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2515420","url":null,"abstract":"Mobile phone applications may enhance the delivery of critical health services and the accuracy of health service data. Yet, the opinions and experiences of frontline health workers on using mobile apps to track pregnant and recently delivered women are underreported. This evaluation qualitatively assessed the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a mobile Client Data App for maternal, neonatal, and child client data management by community health nurses (CHNs) in rural Ghana. The mobile app enabled CHNs to enter, summarize, and query client data. It also sent visit reminders for clients and provided a mechanism to report level of care to district officers. Fourteen interviews and two focus groups with CHNs, midwives, and district health officers were conducted, coded, and thematically analyzed. Results indicated that the app was easily integrated into care, improved CHN productivity, and was acceptable due to its capacity to facilitate client follow-up, data reporting, and decision-making. However, the feasibility and usability of the app were hindered by high client volumes, staff shortages, and software and device challenges. Successful integration of mobile client data apps for frontline health workers in rural and resource-poor settings requires real-time monitoring, program investments, and targeted changes in human resources.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/2515420","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"64278099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 62

How Environmental Uncertainty Moderates the Effect of Relative Advantage and Perceived Credibility on the Adoption of Mobile Health Services by Chinese Organizations in the Big Data Era 环境不确定性如何调节相对优势和感知可信度对大数据时代中国机构采用移动医疗服务的影响

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2016-12-01 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3618402

Xing Chen, Xing Zhang

{"title":"How Environmental Uncertainty Moderates the Effect of Relative Advantage and Perceived Credibility on the Adoption of Mobile Health Services by Chinese Organizations in the Big Data Era","authors":"Xing Chen, Xing Zhang","doi":"10.1155/2016/3618402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3618402","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the importance of adoption of mobile health services by an organization on the diffusion of mobile technology in the big data era, it has received minimal attention in literature. This study investigates how relative advantage and perceived credibility affect an organization's adoption of mobile health services, as well as how environmental uncertainty changes the relationship of relative advantage and perceived credibility with adoption. A research model that integrates relative advantage, perceived credibility, environmental uncertainty, and an organization's intention to use mobile health service is developed. Quantitative data are collected from senior managers and information systems managers in 320 Chinese healthcare organizations. The empirical findings show that while relative advantage and perceived credibility both have positive effects on an organization's intention to use mobile health services, relative advantage plays a more important role than perceived credibility. Moreover, environmental uncertainty positively moderates the effect of relative advantage on an organization's adoption of mobile health services. Thus, mobile health services in environments characterized with high levels of uncertainty are more likely to be adopted because of relative advantage than in environments with low levels of uncertainty.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2016-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/3618402","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"64338766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 16

An Iterative, Mixed Usability Approach Applied to the Telekit System from the Danish TeleCare North Trial 一种迭代、混合可用性方法应用于Telekit系统，来自丹麦telemare North试验

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2016-11-01 DOI: 10.1155/2016/6351734

P. H. Lilholt, Clara Schaarup, O. Hejlesen

{"title":"An Iterative, Mixed Usability Approach Applied to the Telekit System from the Danish TeleCare North Trial","authors":"P. H. Lilholt, Clara Schaarup, O. Hejlesen","doi":"10.1155/2016/6351734","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/6351734","url":null,"abstract":"Objective. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the usability of the telehealth system, coined Telekit, by using an iterative, mixed usability approach. Materials and Methods. Ten double experts participated in two heuristic evaluations (HE1, HE2), and 11 COPD patients attended two think-aloud tests. The double experts identified usability violations and classified them into Jakob Nielsen's heuristics. These violations were then translated into measurable values on a scale of 0 to 4 indicating degree of severity. In the think-aloud tests, COPD participants were invited to verbalise their thoughts. Results. The double experts identified 86 usability violations in HE1 and 101 usability violations in HE2. The majority of the violations were rated in the 0–2 range. The findings from the think-aloud tests resulted in 12 themes and associated examples regarding the usability of the Telekit system. The use of the iterative, mixed usability approach produced both quantitative and qualitative results. Conclusion. The iterative, mixed usability approach yields a strong result owing to the high number of problems identified in the tests because the double experts and the COPD participants focus on different aspects of Telekit's usability. This trial is registered with Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT01984840, November 14, 2013.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/6351734","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"64473276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Noninferiority and Equivalence Evaluation of Clinical Performance among Computed Radiography, Film, and Digitized Film for Telemammography Services 计算机x线摄影、胶片和数字化胶片在远程摄影服务中的临床表现的非劣效性和等效性评价

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2016-09-01 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3642960

A. Salazar, Javier Romero, Oscar Bernal, Angela Moreno, Sofía Velasco, Xavier A. Díaz

{"title":"Noninferiority and Equivalence Evaluation of Clinical Performance among Computed Radiography, Film, and Digitized Film for Telemammography Services","authors":"A. Salazar, Javier Romero, Oscar Bernal, Angela Moreno, Sofía Velasco, Xavier A. Díaz","doi":"10.1155/2016/3642960","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3642960","url":null,"abstract":"Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical performance of different alternatives to implement low-cost screening telemammography. We compared computed radiography, film printed images, and digitized films produced with a specialized film digitizer and a digital camera. Material and Methods. The ethics committee of our institution approved this study. We assessed the equivalence of the clinical performance of observers for cancer detection. The factorial design included 70 screening patients, four technological alternatives, and cases interpreted by seven radiologists, for a total of 1,960 observations. The variables evaluated were the positive predictive value (PPV), accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC). Result. The mean values for the observed variables were as follows: accuracy ranged from 0.77 to 0.82, the PPV ranged from 0.67 to 0.68, sensitivity ranged from 0.64 to 0.74, specificity ranged from 0.87 to 0.90, and the AUC ranged from 0.87 to 0.90. At a difference of 0.1 to claim equivalence, all alternatives were equivalent for all variables. Conclusion. Our findings suggest that telemammography screening programs may be provided to underserved populations at a low cost, using a film digitizer or a digital camera.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/3642960","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"64339910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

The Self-Perception and Usage of Medical Apps amongst Medical Students in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Survey 美国医学生对医疗应用程序的自我认知和使用:一项横断面调查

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2016-09-01 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3929741

Cara Quant, L. Altieri, J. Torres, N. Craft

{"title":"The Self-Perception and Usage of Medical Apps amongst Medical Students in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Survey","authors":"Cara Quant, L. Altieri, J. Torres, N. Craft","doi":"10.1155/2016/3929741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3929741","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Mobile medical software applications (apps) are used for clinical decision-making at the point of care. Objectives. To determine (1) the usage, reliability, and popularity of mobile medical apps and (2) medical students' perceptions of app usage effect on the quality of patient-provider interaction in healthcare settings. Methods. An anonymous web-based survey was distributed to medical students. Frequency of use, type of app used, and perceptions of reliability were assessed via univariate analysis. Results. Seven hundred thirty-one medical students responded, equating to a response rate of 29%. The majority (90%) of participants thought that medical apps enhance clinical knowledge, and 61% said that medical apps are as reliable as textbooks. While students thought that medical apps save time, improve the care of their patients, and improve diagnostic accuracy, 53% of participants believed that mobile device use in front of colleagues and patients makes one appear less competent. Conclusion. While medical students believe in the utility and reliability of medical apps, they were hesitant to use them out of fear of appearing less engaged. Higher levels of training correlated with a greater degree of comfort when using medical apps in front of patients.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/3929741","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"64357162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 29

Continuing Medical Education via Telemedicine and Sustainable Improvements to Health 通过远程医疗和健康的可持续改善继续医学教育

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2016-08-01 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2424709

Fuhmei Wang

{"title":"Continuing Medical Education via Telemedicine and Sustainable Improvements to Health","authors":"Fuhmei Wang","doi":"10.1155/2016/2424709","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2424709","url":null,"abstract":"Background. This research aims to investigate the quantitative relationship between telemedicine and online continuing medical education (CME) and to find the optimal CME lectures to be delivered via telemedicine to improve the population's health status. Objective. This study examines the following: (1) What factors foster learning processes in CME via telemedicine? (2) What is the possible role of online CME in health improvement? And (3) How optimal learning processes can be integrated with various health services? Methods. By applying telemedicine experiences in Taiwan over the period 1995–2004, this study uses panel data and the method of ordinary least squares to embed an adequate set of phenomena affecting the provision of online CME lectures versus health status. Results. Analytical results find that a nonlinear online CME-health nexus exists. Increases in the provision of online CME lectures are associated with health improvements. However, after the optimum has been reached, greater provision of online CME lectures may be associated with decreasing population health. Conclusion. Health attainment could be partially viewed as being determined by the achievement of the appropriately providing online CME lectures. This study has evaluated the population's health outcomes and responded to the currently inadequate provision of online CME lectures via telemedicine.","PeriodicalId":45630,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2016-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2016/2424709","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"64272798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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