ArticleJournal of cutaneous medicine and surgery
Teledermatology Utilization and Integration in Residency Training Over the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- Investigating Learning Effects Through the Implementation of Teledermatology Consultations Among General Practitioners in Germany: Mixed Methods Process Evaluation.JMIR medical education · 2025Trial
- Teledermatology: Canadian dermatologists' practice patterns, perceived challenges, and future recommendations.Dermatology reports · 2025Article
- The financial impact and utilization of inpatient dermatology services: historical insights and future implications.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Review
- Patient and Clinician Satisfaction in Teledermatology: Key Factors for Successful Implementation.Current dermatology reports · 2023Article
- Teledermatology in medical student, postgraduate trainee, and global dermatology education: A systematic review.JAAD international · 2023Article
- Using the RE-AIM framework to assess national teledermatology expansion.Frontiers in health services · 2023Article
- Teledermatology for medical education in the COVID-19 pandemic context: A systematic review.JAAD international · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundDuring the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa, adapted pre-existing local healthcare infrastructures to provide increased provider-to-provider teledermatology services as well as integrated teledermatology into the dermatology residency training program.
objectives(1) To assess the differences in utilization of provider-to-provider teledermatology services before and during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) to assess dermatology resident and faculty experiences with the integration of teledermatology into dermatology residency training at the University of Ottawa.
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional analysis comparing provider-to-provider teledermatology consults submitted to dermatologists from April 2019 to October 2019 pre-pandemic with the same period during the pandemic in 2020. Two different questionnaires were also disseminated to the dermatology residents and faculty at our institution inquiring about their perspectives on teledermatology, education, and practice.
resultsThe number of dermatologists completing consults, the number of providers submitting a case to Dermatology, and the number of consults initiated all increased during the pandemic period. Ninety-one percent of residents agreed that eConsults and teledermatology enhanced their residency education, enabled continuation of training during the pandemic, and that eConsult-based training should be incorporated into the curriculum. Ninety-six percent of staff incorporated a virtual dermatology practice model, and one-third used teledermatology with residents during the pandemic. Most staff felt there was value in providing virtual visits in some capacity during the pandemic.
conclusionsOur study confirms that the use of teledermatology services continues to increase accessibility during the pandemic. Teledermatology enhances the education and training of residents and will be incorporated into dermatology residency programs.
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