Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2022 Jul 1;117(7):1072-1079. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001761. Epub 2022 Apr 1.
Telemedicine generally refers to the use of technology to communicate with patients and provide health care from a distance. Advances in technology, specifically computers, cellphones, and other mobile devices, have facilitated healthcare providers' growing ability to virtually monitor and mentor patients. There has been a progressive expansion in the use of telemedicine in the field of gastroenterology (GI), which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this review, we discuss telemedicine-its history, various forms, and limitations-and its current applications in GI. Specifically, we focus on telemedicine in GI practice in general and specific applications, including the management of inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and colorectal cancer surveillance and its use as an aid in endoscopic procedures.
远程医疗一般是指利用技术与患者进行远距离交流并提供医疗服务。计算机、手机和其他移动设备等技术的进步，使医疗服务提供者能够更方便地远程监测和指导患者，这一能力也日益增强。远程医疗在胃肠病学（GI）领域的应用不断扩大，而 COVID-19 大流行则加速了这一进程。在这篇综述中，我们讨论了远程医疗的历史、各种形式及其局限性，以及其在 GI 中的当前应用。具体而言，我们重点介绍了 GI 实践中的远程医疗的一般应用和具体应用，包括炎症性肠病、乳糜泻和结直肠癌监测的管理，以及其在内镜检查中的辅助应用。
