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Realizing the potential of real-time clinical collaboration in maternal-fetal and obstetric medicine through WhatsApp.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to explore the potential of using instant messaging to enhance patient-care and physician-education in obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine.

Methods

This retrospective study examined real-time correspondence between a closed group of maternal-fetal medicine physicians and fellows-in-training. Correspondence was grouped into four domains. Time to obtain a response and their utility was analysed.

Results

Over the two-year period, 41 international members contributed 534 clinically relevant messages (291 stems and 243 responses). Of these, 33% were advice seeking, 23.4% case-sharing, 35% educational content and 8.2% miscellaneous content. The median response time was 52 min, and 53% responded in less than 60 min. At least one response in each case influenced clinical management.

Conclusion

Instant messaging is effective for real-time clinical collaboration and could serve as an important platform for enhancing management and continuing education for obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine physicians. International societies should consider exploring this avenue further.

SUBMITTER: Carmona S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6038020 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Realizing the potential of real-time clinical collaboration in maternal-fetal and obstetric medicine through WhatsApp.

Carmona Sergio S Alayed Nada N Al-Ibrahim Ali A D'Souza Rohan R

Obstetric medicine 20180319 2

<h4>Background</h4>This study aimed to explore the potential of using instant messaging to enhance patient-care and physician-education in obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine.<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective study examined real-time correspondence between a closed group of maternal-fetal medicine physicians and fellows-in-training. Correspondence was grouped into four domains. Time to obtain a response and their utility was analysed.<h4>Results</h4>Over the two-year period, 41 inter ...[more]

PMID: 29997691

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Realizing the potential of real-time clinical collaboration in maternal-fetal and obstetric medicine through WhatsApp.

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Realizing the potential of real-time clinical collaboration in maternal-fetal and obstetric medicine through WhatsApp.

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