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Tele-Oral Oncology: Reinvigorating Telemedicine in Oral Cancer Care Cover

Tele-Oral Oncology: Reinvigorating Telemedicine in Oral Cancer Care

Open Access
|Jan 2020

Abstract

Introduction

In recent years, we have witnessed significant growth in the employment of technological advancements in health-care practices. These advancements have increased the practicality and utility of telemedicine applications. The aim of this focused review is to provide in-depth insights into the current state of telemedicine in oral oncology.

Observations

Tele-oral oncology (TOO) is a rapidly emerging field and has provided new opportunities to transform oral cancer care into the 22nd century. This review will explore topics related to TOO as they pertain to consultation, oral cancer management in underserved areas, patient education and e-learning applications.

Conclusion and Relevance

The utilisation of TOO is hindered by many challenges and this review addresses the potential limitations that prevent the integration of TOO in routine oral cancer care. A working model that circumvents the potential shortcomings of TOO is also proposed.

Language: English
Page range: 1 - 6
Submitted on: Dec 12, 2019
Accepted on: Dec 19, 2019
Published on: Jan 5, 2020
Published by: Shakuat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

© 2020 Zaid H. Khoury, Ahmed S. Sultan, published by Shakuat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
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