Augmentation of Acute Stroke Management via Telemedicine
Abstract
What have you accomplished relative to the goals as stated in your proposal: 0 Study nurse coordinator started employment at the end of May 2001 to arrange for administrative completion of study associated data collection methods, coordination of installation of study related technical equipment, selecting and ordering equipment, coordination of communication among participating associated investigators, and for patient recruitment. 0 All necessary forms submitted to the IRB. The IRB approval was obtained in August of 2000 with renewal of the protocol in July of 2001. 0 Necessary telemedicine study equipment was installed at the study sites. (PictureTel monitors and associated VTC equipment, flat-screen monitors, one PC, and VCR with digital video tape/VHS capabilities were installed). Investigators received informal and formal training to familiarize themselves with the study equipment 0 Arranged for installation of lines for transmission of study VTC data, (BRI lines by Verizon for phase I of the study within Walter Reed Army Medical Center from the physician office to the emergency department) Plans are in place for installation of an ISDN for VTC support in the remote site of Dewitt Army Community Hospital, Ft. Belvoir, VA. 0 Installation and functioning personal computer platform for teleradiology with active radiology imaging received from Dewitt Army Community Hospital in the physician home setting using cable modem access and equipment installation by MidAtlantic, Inc. Initiation of similar teleradiology system in the physician office at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been made. 0 Orientation of associated investigators to relevant skills necessary for the study intervention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA401210
Entities
People
- John Y. Choi
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center