Introduction: Technological advances have greatly influenced the healthcare sector. The ability to transmit information and deliver services using telecommunication tools continues to transform the way healthcare is d...Introduction: Technological advances have greatly influenced the healthcare sector. The ability to transmit information and deliver services using telecommunication tools continues to transform the way healthcare is delivered around the world. The aim of this study was to highlight the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic profile of oral and maxillofacial surgery patients consulted using the WhatsApp application. Methodology: This was a three-year descriptive study with a retrospective data collection, from 2021 to 2023, of WhatsApp communications between our team and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Cameroon. In this study, the type/content of messages received, the epidemiological data of practitioners and patients, the various pathologies diagnosed and the procedures performed were evaluated. Results: 319 communications were received for a total of 146 cases. Written messages associated with images (photographs and/or X-rays) were the most frequently received, at 85.62%. Hospitals in urban areas were the most represented at 93.84%. Oral health professionals in the private sector sent more messages (65.75%). In terms of diagnoses, tumour and cystic pathologies were the most common (28.08%), followed by impacted/retained teeth (22.6%). Patients were referred to our hospital for treatment in 62.33% of cases. Conclusion: The WhatsApp application is an easy-to-use telecommunications tool. It facilitates exchanges between practitioners and improves patient care in oral and maxillofacial surgery.展开更多
中华口腔医学会口腔颌面外科专业委员会(Chinese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,简称CSOMS)是国际口腔颌面外科医师协会(IAOMS)和亚洲口腔颌面外科医师协会(AsianAOMS)成员。本培训和教育指南的制定,是为了提高患者在接受...中华口腔医学会口腔颌面外科专业委员会(Chinese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,简称CSOMS)是国际口腔颌面外科医师协会(IAOMS)和亚洲口腔颌面外科医师协会(AsianAOMS)成员。本培训和教育指南的制定,是为了提高患者在接受口腔颌面部疾病诊治过程中的医疗水平和条件。对于直接参与这些医疗工作的口腔颌面外科医师来讲,他们的专业水平和所接受的专业培训教育水平是其所提供医疗服务水平高低的决定性因素。展开更多
文摘Introduction: Technological advances have greatly influenced the healthcare sector. The ability to transmit information and deliver services using telecommunication tools continues to transform the way healthcare is delivered around the world. The aim of this study was to highlight the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic profile of oral and maxillofacial surgery patients consulted using the WhatsApp application. Methodology: This was a three-year descriptive study with a retrospective data collection, from 2021 to 2023, of WhatsApp communications between our team and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Cameroon. In this study, the type/content of messages received, the epidemiological data of practitioners and patients, the various pathologies diagnosed and the procedures performed were evaluated. Results: 319 communications were received for a total of 146 cases. Written messages associated with images (photographs and/or X-rays) were the most frequently received, at 85.62%. Hospitals in urban areas were the most represented at 93.84%. Oral health professionals in the private sector sent more messages (65.75%). In terms of diagnoses, tumour and cystic pathologies were the most common (28.08%), followed by impacted/retained teeth (22.6%). Patients were referred to our hospital for treatment in 62.33% of cases. Conclusion: The WhatsApp application is an easy-to-use telecommunications tool. It facilitates exchanges between practitioners and improves patient care in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
文摘中华口腔医学会口腔颌面外科专业委员会(Chinese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,简称CSOMS)是国际口腔颌面外科医师协会(IAOMS)和亚洲口腔颌面外科医师协会(AsianAOMS)成员。本培训和教育指南的制定,是为了提高患者在接受口腔颌面部疾病诊治过程中的医疗水平和条件。对于直接参与这些医疗工作的口腔颌面外科医师来讲,他们的专业水平和所接受的专业培训教育水平是其所提供医疗服务水平高低的决定性因素。
