Systematic review of telemedicine applications in emergency rooms

Highlights • A frequently implemented telemedicine services is in rural emergency rooms. • This systematic review of tele-emergency studies found support for many measures. • Support was shown for clinical processes, outcomes, throughput, and disposition. • Rigor of the studies was limited and needs...

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Published in:International journal of medical informatics (Shannon, Ireland) Ireland), 2015-09, Vol.84 (9), p.601-616
Main Authors: Ward, Marcia M, Jaana, Mirou, Natafgi, Nabil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Emergency department
Emergency Medical Services - methods
Emergency room
Humans
Internal Medicine
Other
Systematic review
Tele-emergency
Telehealth
Telemedicine
Telemedicine - utilization
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Summary:Highlights • A frequently implemented telemedicine services is in rural emergency rooms. • This systematic review of tele-emergency studies found support for many measures. • Support was shown for clinical processes, outcomes, throughput, and disposition. • Rigor of the studies was limited and needs additional support. • Tele-emergency has considerable potential to address specialist access issues.
ISSN:1386-5056
1872-8243
DOI:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2015.05.009