Advantages and future outlooks in the use of telemedicine in liver transplantation  

作　　者：Marco Zeppieri 

机构地区：[1]Department of Ophthalmology,University Hospital of Udine,Udine 33100,Italy [2]Department of Medicine,Surgery and Health Sciences,University of Trieste,34127,Trieste,Italy

出　　处：《World Journal of Transplantation》2025年第3期277-280,共4页世界移植杂志(英文)

摘　　要：To maintain care during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak,telemedicine was implemented quickly.Jowell et al's pandemic study on telehealth integration and liver transplant evaluation is examined in this editorial.The study showed that telehealth did not affect clinical outcomes including time to evaluation,listing rates,or pre-transplant death.The study found that telehealth did not increase sociodemographic inequalities,suggesting a fair care framework.The editorial discusses how telemedicine in hepatology might help patients receive expert treatment while reducing logistical and financial burdens.Telehealth can democratize liver transplantation by delivering equivalent clinical results as inperson examinations.However,the editorial highlights technological barriers,difficulties in remotely assessing mental and physical health,and the need for specialized outreach to underserved communities.After the pandemic,telemedicine is essential to a more flexible,patient-centered healthcare system.The editorial encourages creativity and research to overcome challenges,improve hybrid care models,and ensure telehealth's egalitarian and successful potential.Pandemic insights can improve liver transplantation treatment and outcomes for diverse patient populations.

关 键 词：TELEHEALTH Liver transplant evaluation Health equity Health access CORONAVIRUS 

分 类 号：R657.3[医药卫生—外科学]