01207nas a2200193 4500000000100000008004100001653001700042653001200059653002100071653002000092100001300112700001400125700001500139245010200154856005100256300001200307490000700319520068700326 2014 d10aTelemedicine10aleprosy10aHealth Education10aEarly Diagnosis1 aNelson C1 aKovaric C1 aMorssink C00aTele-leprology: A literature review of applications of telemedicine and tele-education to leprosy uhttps://leprosyreview.org/article/85/4/25-0261 a250-2610 v853 a
Global efforts to eliminate leprosy have brought about a steep decline in prevalence; however, new cases are continually detected. Without early diagnosis and appropriate management, these individuals are at risk of disability, disfigurement, and social stigma. Telemedicine and tele-education are increasingly utilised strategies to maintain access to expert healthcare for leprosy patients scattered in low-accessibility areas. However, an overview of tele-leprology, the application of these strategies specifically to leprosy, is currently unavailable. This review provides such an overview and discusses future directions for research and implementation.