title: Tele-leprology: a literature review of applications of telemedicine and tele-education to leprosy.
abstract: Global efforts to eliminate leprosy have brought about a steep decline in prevalence; however, new cases are continually detected. Without early diagnosis and appropriate management, these individuals are at risk of disability, disfigurement, and social stigma. Telemedicine and tele-education are increasingly utilised strategies to maintain access to expert healthcare for leprosy patients scattered in low-accessibility areas. However, an overview of tele-leprology, the application of these strategies specifically to leprosy, is currently unavailable. This review provides such an overview and discusses future directions for research and implementation.
authors: Caroline A
authors: CA
authors: Nelson
authors: Carrie L
authors: CL
authors: Kovarik
authors: Christiaan B
authors: CB
authors: Morssink
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055552:Infectious Disease Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D007918:Leprosy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000379:methods*