Presented at WONCA SAR (International) | 3rd-5th May 2024
Presented at WONCA SAR (International) | 3rd-5th May 2024
Presented at WONCA SAR (International)
3rd-5th May 2024
Diagnostic Spectrum Of Dermatological Diseases Seen in an Indian Telemedicine Platform: A Retrospective Study
Diagnostic Spectrum Of Dermatological Diseases Seen in an Indian Telemedicine Platform: A Retrospective Study
Diagnostic Spectrum Of Dermatological Diseases Seen in an Indian Telemedicine Platform: A Retrospective Study
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Skin conditions are prevalent in primary care settings necessitating attention due to their significant impact on quality of life, causing discomfort, pain, even psychological distress, and potential for complications like disfigurement.
Skin conditions are prevalent in primary care settings necessitating attention due to their significant impact on quality of life, causing discomfort, pain, even psychological distress, and potential for complications like disfigurement.
The global prevalence of skin disorders is 27.21% with a similar scenario in India, at 24.46 %.
The global prevalence of skin disorders is 27.21% with a similar scenario in India, at 24.46 %.
Telemedicine has become a vital tool for healthcare delivery, especially in specialties like teledermatology.
Telemedicine has become a vital tool for healthcare delivery, especially in specialties like teledermatology.
Understanding the patterns in tele-dermatology consultations is crucial for informed decision-making and policy-making.
Understanding the patterns in tele-dermatology consultations is crucial for informed decision-making and policy-making.
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
This study aims to investigate the spectrum of dermatological conditions diagnosed and treated through a telemedicine platform.
This study aims to investigate the spectrum of dermatological conditions diagnosed and treated through a telemedicine platform.
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
We conducted a retrospective analysis of 115,602 patients who sought dermatological consultations via telemedicine (July 2022-June 2023).
We conducted a retrospective analysis of 115,602 patients who sought dermatological consultations via telemedicine (July 2022-June 2023).
Patient data included age, gender, population category, and disease categories.
Patient data included age, gender, population category, and disease categories.
Descriptive statistics were computed.
Descriptive statistics were computed.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Positive correlations were found between
Positive correlations were found between
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
This study provides vital insights into disease prevalence and patient demographics, essential for optimizing healthcare delivery and improving clinical outcomes in the expanding domain of tele-dermatology in India.
This study provides vital insights into disease prevalence and patient demographics, essential for optimizing healthcare delivery and improving clinical outcomes in the expanding domain of tele-dermatology in India.
These findings establish a foundation for improvising tele-dermatology services and provide directions for future research focused on tailored strategies and educational initiatives, thereby advancing the practical implementation of telemedicine in managing skin disorders.
These findings establish a foundation for improvising tele-dermatology services and provide directions for future research focused on tailored strategies and educational initiatives, thereby advancing the practical implementation of telemedicine in managing skin disorders.
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Thomas J, Kumar P. The scope of teledermatology in India. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2013;4(2):82–9.
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