Current status and future trends in telepathology and digital pathology.
Current status and future trends in telepathology and digital pathology.
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10.4103/0973-029x.185924
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2016-05-01
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Chordia, Dipti Samdariya
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Chordia, Trupti Dinesh;Vikey, Ashok;Chordia, Dipti Samdariya
目的：本研究的目的是评估远程病理学（TP）和数字病理学（DP）在印度中部的现状和未来趋势。材料与方法：一个自构问卷，包括12个问题，设计了5个专家，以改善设计的模糊性。本研究以邮寄及线上问卷方式进行调查，共12个问题，共300位组织病理学家。总有效率为81%。98%的病理学家认为需要TP和DP。34%的病理学家在常规实践中使用数字显微摄影图像。48%的病理学家以最有效的方式使用DP，主要用于学术机构的教学目的。82%的人认为TP有助于采纳专家意见，而只有26%的人认为必须采纳第二意见。关于局限性，67%的病理学家认为，其成本效益，而51%透露高使用TP在未来5 years.CONCLUSIONS：我们的调查显示，随着该领域的发展，病理学家更欢迎TP和DP，提供频繁的研讨会和培训计划进行。这项调查的结果表明，印度中部的病理学工作人员目前将总数字图像用于教育或学术目的。他们还透露，在不久的将来，学术、咨询和医学法律方面的应用将需要技术。
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the current status and future trends in telepathology (TP) and digital pathology (DP) in central India.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A self-constructed questionnaire including 12 questions was designed with five specialists, to improve the design ambiguity. The study was conducted through postal and online survey consisting of 12 questions and sent to 300 histopathologists.RESULTS: A total of 247 histopathologists answered the survey. The overall response rate was 81%. 98% pathologists felt the need for TP and DP. 34% pathologists used digital photomicrographic images in routine practice. Utilization of DP in most efficient way was observed by 48% pathologists mainly for the purpose of teaching in academic institutions. 82% believed that TP is helpful to take an expert opinion whereas only26% believed that a second opinion has to be taken. With respect to limitations, 67% pathologists believed that its cost-effective whereas 51% revealed high use of TP in next 5 years.CONCLUSIONS: Our survey shows that as the field evolves, pathologists are more towards welcoming TP and DP, provided frequent workshops and training programs are conducted. The results of this survey indicates that pathology staff across central India currently utilize gross digital images for educational or academic purposes. They also revealed that technology will be required in near future applications in academics, consultation and for medico-legal purposes.