Teledermatology in Nepal: Where are we?

Teledermatology is the practice of clinical dermatology by making use. of images , computers and telecommunication technologies for the diagnosis and treatment ·of skin conditions. The technology involves two different approaches, store-and-forward approach and real-time interaction. Although it ha...

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Main Author: S Saraswoti Neupane
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Language:English
Published: Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON) 2012-01-01
Series:Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
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Online Access:https://nepjol.info/index.php/NJDVL/article/view/5718
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description Teledermatology is the practice of clinical dermatology by making use. of images , computers and telecommunication technologies for the diagnosis and treatment ·of skin conditions. The technology involves two different approaches, store-and-forward approach and real-time interaction. Although it has a long history, its implementation in Nepal is still in the period of conception. Both the approaches have their own advantages, but they are not. free from disadvantages. In Nepal, rapidly growing telecommunication facility throughout the country can be utilized to increase the accessibility to dermatology consultation service. Considering the high burden of skin diseases compared to the limited number of dermatologists in the country, teledermatology could be an effective tool in improvement of the health care delivery system. Keywords: Teledermatology; skin diseases; Nepal DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v8i1.5718   Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 8(1) 2009 38-40  
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spelling doaj-art-3265d0a768c340b3ad49114c5e232bb82025-08-24T10:06:59ZengSociety of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON)Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology2091-02312091-167X2012-01-0181Teledermatology in Nepal: Where are we?S Saraswoti Neupane0Lecturer, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kohalpur, Banke Teledermatology is the practice of clinical dermatology by making use. of images , computers and telecommunication technologies for the diagnosis and treatment ·of skin conditions. The technology involves two different approaches, store-and-forward approach and real-time interaction. Although it has a long history, its implementation in Nepal is still in the period of conception. Both the approaches have their own advantages, but they are not. free from disadvantages. In Nepal, rapidly growing telecommunication facility throughout the country can be utilized to increase the accessibility to dermatology consultation service. Considering the high burden of skin diseases compared to the limited number of dermatologists in the country, teledermatology could be an effective tool in improvement of the health care delivery system. Keywords: Teledermatology; skin diseases; Nepal DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v8i1.5718   Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 8(1) 2009 38-40   https://nepjol.info/index.php/NJDVL/article/view/5718Teledermatologyskin diseasesNepal
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title Teledermatology in Nepal: Where are we?
title_full Teledermatology in Nepal: Where are we?
title_fullStr Teledermatology in Nepal: Where are we?
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