Telemedicine in Urology: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Heading?
Eur Urol Open Sci
; 50: 106-112, 2023 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2283198
ABSTRACT
Context Humanity is facing significant challenges, and in 2019, a new coronavirus caused an unprecedented global disease outbreak. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic vastly impacted health care delivery, generating devastating economic, social, and public health disruption. Although previously underutilized, it was not until recently that telemedicine emerged and amassed tremendous popularity. Objective:
To examine and assess telemedicine's past, present, and future roles in urology. Evidence acquisition We queried relevant literature investigating the role of telemedicine in urology using the electronic PubMed database and mainly focused on English-language studies of any design. Evidencesynthesis:
Growing attention has been paid to the widespread adoption of novel telehealth technologies for managing various diseases. Meanwhile, solid evidence supports the meaningful use of telemedicine for most urological diagnoses. Existing literature delineates telemedicine as a viable, safe, and convenient alternative to in-person clinical visits.Conclusions:
The present article overviews the evolution of telemedicine in urology, and discusses its application in outpatient and physician's office settings. In addition, it highlights the technical, legal, ethical, and financial aspects of telemedicine while providing valuable insights and practical considerations for the future of telehealth in urology. Patientsummary:
Urologists must adopt telemedicine carefully in daily practice, always adhering to predefined regulatory frameworks.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Language:
English
Journal:
Eur Urol Open Sci
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.euros.2023.02.005
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