Knowledge Path: Teledermatology

Introduction

This knowledge path about teledermatology has been compiled by the AT&T Center for Telehealth Research and Policy at UTMB. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources. The path also identifies tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further research. It is aimed at health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and the public.

Online Resources

• American Academy of Dermatology, Telemedicine Position Statement
• ATA Teledermatology SIG
• Internet Dermatology Society
• Teledermatology Info
• TeleDerm Solutions
• UTMB Department of Dermatology

Print Resources

• Baba M. A comparison of teledermatology using store-and-forward methodology alone, and in combination with Web camera videoconferencing. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2005;11:354-360.
• Bowns IR. Telemedicine in dermatology-A randomized controlled trial. Health Technology Assessment 2006;10(43):1-74.
• Eminovic N. Ten years of teledermatology. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 2006;124:362-7.
• Knol A. Teledermatology reduces the number of patient referrals. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2006;12:75-78.
• Oztas MO. Reliability of web-based teledermatology consultations. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2004;10:25028.