The Alaska Experience Using Store-and-Forward Telemedicine for ENT Care in Alaska
The Alaska Experience Using Store-and-Forward Telemedicine for ENT Care in Alaska
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DOI：
10.1016/j.otc.2011.08.010
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发表时间：
2011-12-01
影响因子：
1.7
通讯作者：
Patricoski, Chris
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作者：
Kokesh, John;Ferguson, A. Stewart;Patricoski, Chris
本文讨论了阿拉斯加远程医疗的发展，评估和增长。自2002年以来，存储转发远程医疗一直用于向阿拉斯加农村提供耳鼻喉科（ENT）护理。它已被证明在头部和颈部的许多疾病的治疗中有价值，特别适合于耳部疾病的诊断和治疗。随着远程医疗被广泛接受，使用量稳步增长。存储转发远程医疗已在阿拉斯加土著卫生系统中得到证明，可改善获得护理的机会，减少等待时间，并减少患者的旅行相关费用。
This article discusses the development, evaluation, and growth of telemedicine in Alaska. Store-and-forward telemedicine has been used to deliver ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care to rural Alaska since 2002. It has proved valuable in the treatment of many conditions of the head and neck, and it is particularly well suited for the diagnosis and treatment of ear disease. Usage has grown steadily as telemedicine has become widely accepted. Store-and-forward telemedicine has been shown within the Alaska Native Health System to improve access for care and reduce wait times, as well as decrease travel-associated costs for patients.