Current Applications of Telemedicine in Gastroenterology.
Am J Gastroenterol
; 117(7): 1072-1079, 2022 07 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2259761
ABSTRACT
Telemedicine generally refers to the use of technology to communicate with patients and provide health care from a distance. Advances in technology, specifically computers, cellphones, and other mobile devices, have facilitated healthcare providers' growing ability to virtually monitor and mentor patients. There has been a progressive expansion in the use of telemedicine in the field of gastroenterology (GI), which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this review, we discuss telemedicine-its history, various forms, and limitations-and its current applications in GI. Specifically, we focus on telemedicine in GI practice in general and specific applications, including the management of inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and colorectal cancer surveillance and its use as an aid in endoscopic procedures.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Telemedicine
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Gastroenterology
/
COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Gastroenterol
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ajg.0000000000001761
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