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Review
. 2020 Jun;47(2):353-362.
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2020.02.005.

Telemedicine and Distance Learning for Obstetrician/Gynecologist Provider Education

Barbara L Smith  1 , Lindsey B Sward  2 , Stanley K Ellis  3
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Telemedicine and Distance Learning for Obstetrician/Gynecologist Provider Education

Barbara L Smith et al. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Tele-education is the use of communications technologies to distribute knowledge from one health care provider to another when distance separates providers. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, tele-education has been used for more than two decades to educate and support rural obstetrician/gynecologists throughout the state. Tele-education at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences incorporates numerous interactive videoconferences and other digital portals and platforms. Continued provider education through tele-education increases access to quality care and evidenced-based practices for rural populations and is an effective strategy in the battle against health care disparities.

Keywords: Digital health; Distance health; Distance learning; Tele-education; Teleconference; Telementoring; Videoconference.

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