Digital otoscopy in remote consultations
In our simulated remote consultation setup, DOV quality was sufficient for diagnostic purposes, DO improved diagnostics and treatment planning in most cases and could be used to reduce the need for in-person visits. DO-aided remote consultation may improve diagnostics and access to care.Level of evidence: 3.
Authors
- Lena Hafrén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4968-4357)
- Sanna Viitasalo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5460-5265)
- Samuli Suutarla
- Erkki Hopsu
- Juha Laakso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5561-9535)
- Saku T. Sinkkonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-4216)
- Erik Appelberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5267-9111)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
- Kymenlaakson keskussairaala (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70003
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.74
Funders
- Korvatautien Tutkimussäätiö