Addressing the Third Epidemic of Retinopathy of Prematurity Through Telemedicine and Technology: A Systematic Review.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
; 58(4): 261-269, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
The rising prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in low- and middle-income countries has increased the need for screening at-risk infants. The purpose of this article was to review the impact of tele-medicine and technology on ROP screening programs. Adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review was performed using PubMed, Pro-Quest, and Google Scholar bibliographic search engine. Terms searched included retinopathy of prematurity, telemedicine, and tele-ophthalmology. Data regarding internet access and gross domestic product per capita were obtained from the World Bank. Information was also obtained about internet access, speeds, and costs in low-income countries. There has been increasing integration of telemedicine and technology for ROP screening and management. Low-income countries are using available internet options and information and communications technology for ROP screening, which can aid in addressing the unique challenges faced by low-income countries. This provides a promising solution to the third epidemic of ROP by expanding and improving screening and management. Although telemedicine systems may serve as a cost-effective approach to facilitate delivery of health care, programs (especially in lowand middle-income countries) require national support to maintain its infrastructure. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2021;58(4)261-269.].
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Assunto principal:
Oftalmologia
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Retinopatia da Prematuridade
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Telemedicina
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Epidemias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article