Evaluation of a pediatric dermatology electronic consult program in a rural state with subanalysis of infantile hemangioma cases. Issue 6 (16th August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seiverling, Elizabeth V.; Prentiss, Madeline A.; Houk, Laura; Alfiero, Rachel C.; Markham, Abby A.; Ottolini, Mary C.; Ahrns, Hadjh T.; Cyr, Peggy R.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 39:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 923
• Page End: 926
• Publication Date: 2022-08-16
• Subjects: access -- dermatology -- dermoscopy -- e‐Consults -- infantile hemangioma -- pediatrics -- primary care -- store‐and‐forward -- teledermatology -- telemedicine -- telementoring; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.15118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: An electronic consultation (e‐Consult) store‐and‐forward teledermatology program was implemented to improve access to dermatologic care in Maine. While initially designed to triage potential skin cancers, we found this program to be heavily used for pediatric patients, especially infants. Our findings suggest e‐Consult expedites care for pediatric dermatology patients, particularly those with infantile hemangiomas. The addition of dermoscopy to e‐Consult platforms has the potential to expand e‐Consult effectiveness.