Information and communication technology (ICT)-based management of patients with dizziness: Challenges in telemedicine and online medical care

Fushiki Hiroaki

doi:10.11289/otoljpn.32.177

<p>Although causes of vertigo or dizziness vary widely across medical specialties, peripheral vertigo due to inner ear and vestibular nerve disorders accounts for a majority of these cases. Thus, otolaryngologists often receive referrals for patients with dizziness from other departments. To address this, otolaryngologists need to meet the expectations of patients and medical professionals by providing accurate diagnoses and treatments for dizziness.</p><p>Recently, information and communication technology (ICT) has become universal due to the widespread use of smartphones and tablet devices and the development of data communication technology. As such, medical support applications and devices based on smartphones and tablet devices are being developed to promote dizziness treatments and improve regional consultation capabilities. Based on the medical support applications and devices we have developed and advanced case studies from different countries, we were able to draw the image of telemedicine and online medical care and discuss the advantages of online medical care for patients and physicians in dizziness treatment, including its ability to overcome barriers for widespread use.</p>

Information and communication technology (ICT)-based management of patients with dizziness: Challenges in telemedicine and online medical care

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