Integrating Telemedicine in Botulinum Toxin Type-A Treatment for Spasticity Management: Perspectives and Challenges from Italian Healthcare Professionals.

Toxins 2024 Vol.16(12)

Spina S, Facciorusso S, Cinone N, Santoro L, Castagna A, Ramella M, Molteni F, Santamato A, The Collaborative Working Group

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Abstract

(1) Background: Telemedicine is a vital tool for enhancing healthcare accessibility and outcomes at reduced costs. This study aimed to assess the usability of the Maia Connected Care telemedicine platform for managing spasticity in patients receiving botulinum toxin type-A, focusing on the perspectives of Italian physiatrists with expertise in this treatment. (2) Methods: Conducted from March 2023 to June 2023, this multicenter survey involved 15 Italian physicians who used the platform for teleconsultations. Data collected included demographic details, responses to the Telemedicine Usability Questionnaire, and physician insights on patient satisfaction, treatment effectiveness, and implementation challenges in telehealth. (3) Results: The platform demonstrated high usability, with strong physician satisfaction due to its user-friendly interface and quality of interactions. A majority expressed willingness to continue telehealth for spasticity management, noting its effectiveness in improving patient satisfaction and outcomes. Challenges included replicating the depth of in-person consultations and addressing issues like reimbursement and telehealth standardization. (4) Conclusions: This study highlights telemedicine's potential for spasticity management and clinician satisfaction, while underscoring the need for improvements in simulating in-person experiences and addressing systemic issues. The absence of patient perspectives represents a limitation, advocating for future research to optimize telemedicine practices and evaluate long-term clinical impacts.

추출된 의학 개체 (NER)

유형영어 표현한국어 / 풀이UMLS CUI출처등장
시술 botulinum toxin 보툴리눔독소 주사 dict 2
질환 Spasticity C0026838
Muscle Spasticity
scispacy 1
질환 type-A scispacy 1
질환 Perspectives scispacy 1
기타 patients scispacy 1
기타 botulinum toxin type-A scispacy 1
기타 patient scispacy 1

MeSH Terms

Humans; Muscle Spasticity; Botulinum Toxins, Type A; Italy; Telemedicine; Male; Female; Patient Satisfaction; Neuromuscular Agents; Surveys and Questionnaires; Adult; Middle Aged; Attitude of Health Personnel

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