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A look into the desktop telemedicine crystal ball | JoVE Visualize

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A look into the desktop telemedicine crystal ball

Telemedicine Today|February 6, 1997

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Summary

Healthcare providers

Area of Science:

Clinical Informatics
Healthcare Technology

Background:

Healthcare providers frequently move, limiting the utility of desktop-based telemedicine.
Current telemedicine solutions often conflict with clinical workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the limitations of desktop telemedicine for mobile clinicians.
To advocate for personal telemedicine solutions that align with healthcare work styles.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of clinician mobility and technology adoption.
Comparison of desktop versus personal telemedicine models.

Main Results:

Desktop-tethered telemedicine is incongruent with the dynamic nature of clinical practice.
Personal telemedicine offers better integration into existing clinician work habits.

Conclusions:

Emerging telemedicine technologies should adapt to clinician work styles, not the reverse.
Personal telemedicine presents a more practical and adoptable solution for modern healthcare settings.

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A Look Into The Desktop Telemedicine Crystal Ball