Jericevic Dora, Brucker Benjamin
Departments of Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY USA.
Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep. 2023;18(2):103-108. doi: 10.1007/s11884-023-00689-4. Epub 2023 Mar 15.
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).
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.
Telemedicine will almost certainly remain a key component in the care of OAB, general urology, and throughout all medical specialties.
本综述探讨远程医疗作为泌尿外科实践中疫情后护理模式不可或缺的一部分的作用和益处，特别是作为膀胱过度活动症（OAB）患者护理的一部分。
2019年冠状病毒病疫情加速了远程医疗在几乎每个医学专科的实施，并（至少暂时）扫除了包括报销和执照在内的障碍。远程医疗对患者和医疗服务提供者都有益处，包括节省交通成本、从地理位置偏远的地方获得专科医生或三级医疗服务，以及尽量减少接触传染性疾病。将远程医疗整合到临床实践中可以降低办公室/检查空间和人员管理费用，还能提高排班效率。在整个治疗流程中，对于单纯性OAB患者的许多（如果不是大多数）护理方面，远程管理与面对面就诊一样有效。
远程医疗几乎肯定仍将是OAB护理、普通泌尿外科以及所有医学专科护理的关键组成部分。
