The department without walls. Acceptability, cost, and utilization of interactive video technology
W. J. Crump, R. J. Tessen and A. J. Montero
Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, USA.
As groups of physicians continue to provide more of their activities in
sites remote from the central office, communication among providers and
staff and the provision of common educational activities are important
priorities. An analysis of a 12-month period of the use of full-motion
interactive video technology to accomplish these goals in a decentralized
academic department shows this method to be acceptable and cost-effective.
Careful attention to room environment and staff support were found to be
important. Practical recommendations are provided for those considering the
use of this technology.
