Title

Tele-urology in the Era of COVID-19: An Experience of the Reconstructive Urology Department in Iran.

Authors

Hosseini, Jalil; Eslami, Amir Hossein; Nematollahi, Shahrzad; Sharifian, Rayka; Milani, Arezoo Sheikh; Fatemi, Alireza

Abstract

The article discusses the implementation of tele-urology in Iran's Reconstructive Urology Department during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine has been utilized to triage patients and reduce in-person visits, with successful telephone consultations conducted with 78 patients. Patients who underwent reconstructive urologic treatments typically traveled an average of 373.2 kilometers for medical care, highlighting the potential benefits of telehealth in reducing costs and improving access to care. The study also emphasizes the importance of thorough patient education and prior screening for effective telemedicine consultations.

Subjects

MEDICAL care costs; MEDICAL libraries; FACE-to-face communication; CAREGIVERS; PATIENT satisfaction; HELPLINES

Publication

Urology Journal, 2025, Vol 22, Issue 2, p114

ISSN

1735-1308

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.22037/uj.v20i.8096