A Teledermatology Pilot Programme for the Management of Skin Diseases in Primary Health Care Centres: Experiences from a Resource-Limited Country (Mali, West Africa)

A Teledermatology Pilot Programme for the Management of Skin Diseases in Primary Health Care Centres: Experiences from a Resource-Limited Country (Mali, West Africa)

In sub-Saharan Africa, in particular in rural areas, patients have limited access to doctors with specialist skills in skin diseases. To address this issue, a teledermatology pilot programme focused on primary health centres was set up in Mali. This study was aimed at investigating the feasibility o...

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Main Authors: Ousmane Faye, Cheick Oumar Bagayoko, Adama Dicko, Lamissa Cissé, Siritio Berthé, Bekaye Traoré, Youssouf Fofana, Mahamoudan Niang, Seydou Tidiane Traoré, Yamoussa Karabinta, Mamadou Gassama, Binta Guindo, Alimata Keita, Koreissi Tall, Somita Keita, Antoine Geissbuhler, Antoine Mahé, Teledermali Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
teledermatology
Africa
primary health care
skin diseases
tele-expertise
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/3/3/88

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