Teledermatology: A Comprehensive Overview

Teledermatology: A Comprehensive Overview is an authoritative and practical reference that provides the foundational knowledge required to develop, implement, practice, and research teledermatology. Designed for healthcare professionals across clinical, academic, and administrative settings, the book delivers a complete examination of teledermatology as a rapidly evolving subspecialty. It addresses how digital dermatologic care can expand access, improve outcomes, and enhance efficiency through evidence-based electronic consultation models authored by recognized leaders in the field.

Key Features

• Comprehensive scope: Covers the full spectrum of teledermatology, from clinical practice to research and policy.
• Platforms and practice models: Detailed discussion of synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid teledermatology systems.
• COVID-19 impact: Analysis of how the pandemic accelerated teledermatology adoption and reshaped care delivery.
• Industry overview: Examination of telehealth and mobile teledermatology technologies and market trends.
• Access and equity: Evaluates effects on healthcare accessibility, equality, specialty referrals, and no-show rates.
• Economic considerations: Reviews cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Implementation guidance: Practical insights into workflow integration, infrastructure, and scalability.
• Regulations and reimbursement: Up-to-date coverage of legal, regulatory, licensure, and payment frameworks.
• Practice guidelines and outcomes: Evidence-based outcomes for skin lesions, inflammatory dermatoses, inpatient consultations, and pediatric dermatology.
• Education and research: Explores teledermatology in training, academic research, and clinical trials.
• Technology and innovation: Focus on image quality standards, artificial intelligence, and decision-support tools.
• Global perspective: Highlights international teledermatology initiatives and global health applications.
• User experience: Assesses patient and physician satisfaction and quality-of-care metrics.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer
• Publication date ‏ : ‎May 27, 2023.
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 3031272757
• ISBN-13 978-3031272752