Rebecca Araujo

Urban Health Today

A study in the Journal of the German Society of Dermatology assessed the feasibility of a telemedicine model for the treatment of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).This prospective pilot study included 24 patients treated for CSU at a university hospital in Germany. The pilot lasted 12 months. During this time, participants used a telemedicine platform to interact with physicians every 3 months. Participants could digitally document their care via the online platform through chat or photos. They received additional appointments as needed in the case of complaints or exacerbations. Participants also completed questionnaires through the online platform after each session to measure symptoms and quality of life. At the end of the pilot, patients and physicians both rated the overall satisfaction with the program, usability of the platform, and any technical challenges.Most patients (92%) reported that the digital platform could be a &ldquo;promising alternative to traditional consultations.&rdquo; Overall, disease control remained stable for participants, while quality-of-life scores improved. All physicians reported that the digital platform was reliable and saved them time.&ldquo;Study participants&rsquo; responses to various user experience criteria&mdash;ease of use, trust, and time efficiency&mdash;emphasize the potential of telemedicine to improve adherence and overall satisfaction,&rdquo; the authors concluded. &ldquo;The flexible delivery of visits plays a key role in maintaining disease control in CSU, which requires continuous monitoring.&rdquo;The researchers called for further research to evaluate the long-term impact of integrating telemedicine technologies and opportunities to expand their application in clinical practice.Source: <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ddg.15557" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Journal of the German Society of Dermatology</a>

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