Perception of the role of Telemedicine in Interstitial Lung Diseases: Findings from Società Italiana di Pneumologia/ Italian Respiratory Society (SIP-IRS) survey

This national survey was created and distributed to all pulmonologists, both physicians and trainees, affiliated with Società Italiana di Pneumologia/Italian Respiratory Society (SIP/IRS). Responses were collected anonymously and analysed by using descriptive statistical analysis and the chi-square test. Results: Among 2,906 invited participants, 44 completed the survey. While 95.5% of respondents considered TM useful in ILDs monitoring, only 36% reported its use in clinical practice. Current barriers included reduced availability of TM services (64%) and limited knowledge of TM software (56.8%). Moreover, the majority of participants referred a supportive but not substitutive role of TM in-person consultations, especially in monitoring and patient education. A significant proportion of repliers (over 50%) claimed that it may reduce waiting lists and enhance patient satisfaction (63.6%). However, concerns regarding data security and absence of standardised protocols were also reported. Conclusions: TM is positively perceived by both physicians and trainees' pulmonologist for ILDs follow-up and educational purposes in ILD management. Nevertheless, its integration and application are still hindered by some concerns such as limited infrastructure and digital literacy as well as lack of standardisation of reimbursement protocols and evolving regulatory frameworks. Broader integration of TM will require to address these challenges through investments in technology, structured protocols, and training initiatives.

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Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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2025-08-04
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https://doi.org/10.5826/mrm.2025.1026
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2
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Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Perception of the role of Telemedicine in Interstitial Lung Diseases: Findings from Società Italiana di Pneumologia/ Italian Respiratory Society (SIP-IRS) survey

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Perception of the role of Telemedicine in Interstitial Lung Diseases: Findings from Società Italiana di Pneumologia/ Italian Respiratory Society (SIP-IRS) survey

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Abstract

This national survey was created and distributed to all pulmonologists, both physicians and trainees, affiliated with Società Italiana di Pneumologia/Italian Respiratory Society (SIP/IRS). Responses were collected anonymously and analysed by using descriptive statistical analysis and the chi-square test. Results: Among 2,906 invited participants, 44 completed the survey. While 95.5% of respondents considered TM useful in ILDs monitoring, only 36% reported its use in clinical practice. Current barriers included reduced availability of TM services (64%) and limited knowledge of TM software (56.8%). Moreover, the majority of participants referred a supportive but not substitutive role of TM in-person consultations, especially in monitoring and patient education. A significant proportion of repliers (over 50%) claimed that it may reduce waiting lists and enhance patient satisfaction (63.6%). However, concerns regarding data security and absence of standardised protocols were also reported. Conclusions: TM is positively perceived by both physicians and trainees' pulmonologist for ILDs follow-up and educational purposes in ILD management. Nevertheless, its integration and application are still hindered by some concerns such as limited infrastructure and digital literacy as well as lack of standardisation of reimbursement protocols and evolving regulatory frameworks. Broader integration of TM will require to address these challenges through investments in technology, structured protocols, and training initiatives.

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University of Siena (IT), University of Padua (IT), University of Trieste (IT), Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT), University of Catania (IT), ATS Sardegna (Italy) (IT), Federico II University Hospital (IT), Policlinico Universitario di Catania (IT), University of Palermo (AR), Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo (IT), University of the Sacred Heart (JP), Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana (IT), University of Milano-Bicocca (IT), University of Naples Federico II (IT), University of Palermo (IT)
GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, Biogen, Chiesi Farmaceutici, European Commission, Shionogi
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