Smart-phone based telemedicine: Instant messaging application as a platform for radiographic interpretations of jaw pathologies
Objective: To evaluate the reliability of WhatsApp in comparison to the images viewed on a workstation monitor (gold standard) for the identification and interpretation of radiographic images of jaw pathologies. Methods: 150 panoramic radiographs were screened for the assessment of jaw pathologies i...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Elsevier
2021-07-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426821000488 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Objective: To evaluate the reliability of WhatsApp in comparison to the images viewed on a workstation monitor (gold standard) for the identification and interpretation of radiographic images of jaw pathologies. Methods: 150 panoramic radiographs were screened for the assessment of jaw pathologies in the workstation monitor. The radiographs were sent to two observers (Observer A and B) via WhatsApp® Messenger which were viewed independently on smartphones. A structured proforma was prepared to evaluate the radiographs for the presence or absence of various radiographic pathological characteristics. Results: The reliability of WhatsApp for observers A and B concerning various characteristics like vital structures, pathological fractures, periodontal ligament widening, and root resorption indicated almost perfect agreement (0.8–0.97). The Kappa coefficients for WhatsApp for observers A and B for pre-categorized radiographic impressions were 0.95 and 0.97 which indicated almost perfect agreement. Conclusion: WhatsApp based expert teleradiology consultation can be a suitable and effective alternative for radiographic interpretations. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2212-4268 |