Use of new technology to improve utilization and adherence to immunotherapy

World Allergy Organization Journal

Ves Dimov¹  Smita Joshi² 

[1] Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA;Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA

关键词: Social media;    Internet;    Technology;    Immunotherapy;    Adherence;   

Others  :  1145473
DOI  :  10.1186/1939-4551-7-29

 received in 2014-04-17, accepted in 2014-09-17,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Technology and social media have dramatically altered the landscape in which we practice medicine. Clinicians have increasingly turned to technology and the internet to enhance patient care. Allergists have used these modalities to improve utilization and adherence to immunotherapy. Electronic medical records (EMRs) are being widely adopted by allergy practices and some offer allergy/immunology specific modules that aid in daily workflow. The development of specialized devices that reduce pain associated with immunotherapy administration may improve compliance with immunotherapy. Social media and other forms of electronic communication such as e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, short message service (SMS), and YouTube give clinicians multiple avenues to disseminate information and reach their patients, possibly improving patient adherence to therapy. Finally, tablet computers, online networks, and electronic surveys provide additional ways to connect patients and physicians.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Joshi and Dimov; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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