The Scottish asynchronous digital dermatology appointment service (DDAS)

Scottish Health Technologies Group
Record ID 32018001731
English
Authors' objectives: The innovative aspects of the DDAS are that it is the first asynchronous digital appointment platform for dermatology in NHSScotland; patients submit images directly to the DDAS system where they are reviewed by a specialist; and the system is integrated with the TrakCare patient record system and the TOPAS patient administration system.
Authors' results and conclusions: Local data from three health boards has illustrated the importance of the DDAS during the COVID-19 pandemic, where it has facilitated continued patient access to specialist dermatology assessment. It is likely that the DDAS, alongside face-to-face appointments and Near Me services, will continue to support NHS dermatology services as they begin the process of recovering from the pandemic and addressing the consequent long waiting lists for specialist care.
Authors' recommendations: Local data from three health boards has illustrated the importance of the DDAS during the COVID-19 pandemic, where it has facilitated continued patient access to specialist dermatology assessment. It is likely that the DDAS, alongside face-to-face appointments and Near Me services, will continue to support NHS dermatology services as they begin the process of recovering from the pandemic and addressing the consequent long waiting lists for specialist care.
Authors' methods: Patients submit images directly to the DDAS system where they are reviewed by a specialist; and the system is integrated with the TrakCare patient record system and the TOPAS patient administration system.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2020
Requestor: Chief Scientist Office
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Other
Country: Scotland, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Dermatology
  • Telemedicine
  • Remote Consultation
  • COVID-19
  • Skin Diseases
  • Mobile Applications
Keywords
  • Dermatology
Contact
Organisation Name: Scottish Health Technologies Group
Contact Address: Scottish Health Technologies Group, Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2NP Tel: 0141 225 6998
Contact Name: his.shtg@nhs.scot
Contact Email: his.shtg@nhs.scot
Copyright: Scottish Health Technologies Group
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