Pilot Study Using Teledermatology to Manage High-Need Patients With Psoriasis

Abstract

Patient empowerment has been found to be a key factor for achieving improved health outcomes in psoriasis.¹ Telemedicine has revolutionized some aspects of health care delivery by transforming relationships between patients and physicians, shifting the power of consultation so that patients may become more informed and assertive.² However, the greater confidence of dermatologists when making the diagnosis by in-person examinations³ may have impeded the routine use of teledermatology until now. The present study provides baseline data on the feasibility of teledermatology services for high-need patients with psoriasis, preparing the way for further effectiveness studies.