Smart-phone based telemedicine: Instant messaging application as a platform for radiographic interpretations of jaw pathologies
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
Abstract
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.
First Page
368
Last Page
372
DOI
10.1016/j.jobcr.2021.04.003
Publication Date
7-1-2021
Recommended Citation
Madi, Medhini; Kumar, Mathangi; Pentapati, Kalyana Chakravarthy; and Vineetha, Ravindranath, "Smart-phone based telemedicine: Instant messaging application as a platform for radiographic interpretations of jaw pathologies" (2021). Open Access archive. 2720.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/2720
