Telemedicine in Interdisciplinary Work Practices
Author Information
Author(s): Antoinette de Bont, Roland Bal
Primary Institution: Erasmus University Medical Center
Hypothesis
How can a technology meet success criteria yet fail to integrate into everyday clinical routines?
Conclusion
Telemedicine can reshape social relations between professional groups, but its success depends on more than just technology.
Supporting Evidence
- The quality of images was satisfactory in 90% of cases.
- The project aimed to reduce the workload of ophthalmologists.
- Optometrists expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of images and workload.
Takeaway
This study shows that even if a telemedicine system works well on paper, it might not be used in real life because of communication issues and dissatisfaction among professionals.
Methodology
The study involved interviews and analysis of image quality data over three years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the interpretation of image quality by different professionals.
Limitations
The project remained a small demonstration and did not become part of routine health care delivery.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 1 ophthalmologist, 2 technicians, and 10 optometrists.
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