Impact of telemedicine on diagnosis, clinical management and outcomes in rural trauma patients: A rapid review
Impact de la télémédecine sur le diagnostic, la gestion clinique et les résultats chez les patients traumatisés en milieu rural : Une revue rapide
Luc Lapointe, Marie‑Hélène Lavallée‑Bourget, Alexia Pichard‑Jolicoeur, Catherine Turgeon‑Pelchat, Richard Fleet
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 33–42
Content Summary
This rapid review examines the impact of telemedicine on the diagnosis, clinical management, and outcomes of rural trauma patients. The study highlights that telemedicine can enhance early management by facilitating consultations between rural providers and urban trauma specialists. Findings suggest improvements in diagnosis accuracy, patient transfer processes, and reduced hospital stays, although effects on mortality and complications were minimal. The review underscores the potential of telemedicine to address resource disparities in rural healthcare, advocating for further research through large-scale, well-designed studies.