On Using a Mobile Application to Support Teledermatology: A Case Study in an Underprivileged Area in Colombia.
Juan Pablo SaenzMónica Paola NovoaDario Ernesto CorrealBell Raj EapenPublished in: International journal of telemedicine and applications (2018)
This study demonstrates the implementation of a teledermatology strategy based on mobile applications and domain ontology-driven knowledge base to provide timely assistance to healthcare professionals. This approach was found to be pertinent in the Colombian rural context, particularly in forest regions, where dermatology specialists are not available. The results of this article do not represent a final validation of the proposed approach; they suggest how the ontology can be improved to effectively support medical staff in marginalized regions.