The Emerging Critical Role of Telemedicine in the Urology Clinic: A Practical Guide.
Sex Med Rev
; 9(2): 289-295, 2021 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1142250
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Although telemedicine (TM) has been available for several decades, the recent increase in its acceptance due to the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a valuable solution for the delivery of health care that provides easy, affordable, and convenient communication with urologic patients.OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this study was to highlight limiting factors and provide successful practical solutions to assist urologists in incorporating and maintaining TM in their practices.METHODS:
A thorough literature review was conducted utilizing PubMed, Cochrane library, clinicaltrials.gov, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Search terms and keywords included "telemedicine" and "urology." Only articles written or translated into the English language were included.RESULTS:
A total of 12 peer-reviewed articles were identified that discussed barriers for incorporation of TM in urology. Articles exclusive to the use of TM during the COVID-19 pandemic were also included, as well as American Urological Association and European Urological Association guidelines and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services statements and policies regarding TM pertinent to urological practice.CONCLUSION:
TM is currently a viable option and fills an unmet need for most practicing urologists, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering insight to the relative ease of transition to online clinical practice. OA Raheem, S Brimley, C Natale, et al. The Emerging Critical Role of Telemedicine in the Urology Clinic A Practical Guide. Sex Med Rev 2021;9289-295.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Urologic Diseases
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Telemedicine
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Reviews
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Sex Med Rev
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.sxmr.2020.12.002
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