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ArticleJournal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care2024

Opportunities and barriers for telemedicine in pain management: insights from a SIAARTI survey among Italian pain physicians.

Marco Cascella, Massimo Antonio Innamorato, Silvia Natoli, Valentina Bellini, Ornella Piazza, Roberto Pedone, Antonino Giarratano, Franco Marinangeli, Luca Miceli, Elena Giovanna Bignami and 1 more

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Marco CascellaUnit of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno, 84081, Italy.
Massimo Antonio InnamoratoAUSL Romagna, Pain Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Santa Maria Delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, 48121, Italy.
Silvia NatoliDepartment of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy. silvia.natoli@unipv.it.
Valentina BelliniAnesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Division, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Ornella PiazzaUnit of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno, 84081, Italy.
Roberto PedoneDepartment of Psychology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, 81100, Italy.
Antonino GiarratanoDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Franco MarinangeliDepartment of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Treatment, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Coppito, 67100, Italy.
Luca MiceliDepartment of Pain Medicine, IRCCS C.R.O. National Cancer Institute of Aviano, Pordenone, Aviano, Italy.
Elena Giovanna BignamiAnesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Division, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Alessandro VittoriDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care, ARCO ROMA, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù IRCCS, Rome, 00165, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe integration of telemedicine in pain management represents a significant advancement in healthcare delivery, offering opportunities to enhance patient access to specialized care, improve satisfaction, and streamline chronic pain management. Despite its growing adoption, there remains a lack of comprehensive data on its utilization in pain therapy, necessitating a deeper understanding of physicians' perspectives, experiences, and challenges.

methodsA survey was conducted in Italy between January 2024 and May 2024. Specialist center members of the SIAARTI were sent an online questionnaire testing the state of the art of telemedicine for pain medicine.

resultsOne-hundred thirty-one centers across Italy reveal varied adoption rates, with 40% routinely using telemedicine. Regional disparities exist, with Northern Italy showing higher adoption rates. Barriers include the absence of protocols, resource constraints, and bureaucratic obstacles. Despite challenges, telemedicine has shown positive impacts on service delivery, with increased service volume reported. Technological capabilities, including image sharing and teleconsultation with specialists, indicate promising interdisciplinary potential.

conclusionsThe integration of advanced telemedicine software utilizing artificial intelligence holds promise for enhancing telemonitoring and alert systems, potentially leading to more proactive and personalized pain management strategies.

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Artificial intelligencePain medicineTelehealthTelemedicine

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PMID39289780
PMCPMC11407017

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