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Telemedicine in Overactive Bladder Syndrome

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review discusses the role and benefits of telemedicine as an integral component of the post-pandemic care paradigm in urological practice and, in particular, as part of the care of patients with overactive bladder (OAB). RECENT FINDINGS: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the...

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Autores principales: Jericevic, Dora, Brucker, Benjamin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10015147/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37193335
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11884-023-00689-4
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Sumario:PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review discusses the role and benefits of telemedicine as an integral component of the post-pandemic care paradigm in urological practice and, in particular, as part of the care of patients with overactive bladder (OAB). RECENT FINDINGS: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the implementation of telemedicine across almost every medical specialty and (at least temporarily) swept away barriers including those regarding reimbursement and licensure. Telemedicine benefits patients and providers alike including savings on transportation costs, access to specialists or tertiary care from geographically remote locations, and minimized exposure to a contagious illness. Integration of telemedicine into clinical practice can reduce costs for office/exam space and staffing overhead, as well as facilitate greater scheduling efficiency. Many, if not most, aspects of care for the uncomplicated OAB patient can be as effectively managed remotely as with in-person encounters, across the treatment algorithm. SUMMARY: Telemedicine will almost certainly remain a key component in the care of OAB, general urology, and throughout all medical specialties.