Echarri, AnaPradera, CarmenMolina, GemaGonzález Moure, CarlotaDe las Heras, CristinaFraga Iriso, RebecaOllero, VirginiaEchevarría, CristinaMuñiz, Javier2024-06-252024-06-252024-01-24Echarri A, Pradera C, Molina G, González Moure C, De las Heras C, Fraga Iriso R, Ollero V, Echevarría C, Muñiz J. Implementation of a teledermatology electronic consultation program to improve the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Telemed Rep. 2024;5(1):12-17.2692-4366http://hdl.handle.net/2183/37342[Abstract] Introduction: Skin lesions are a common extraintestinal manifestation associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), although they may also appear as a complication of IBD treatment. Prompt referral to the dermatologist can be very helpful in practice. Teledermatology complements the traditional in-person health care modality, improving access to dermatological care. Objective: To evaluate the impact of a store-and-forward teledermatology electronic consultation (e-consult) program on the care of IBD patients. Methods: A retrospective study assessing the outcomes of our teledermatology program over its first 2 years of implementation. Results: A total of 39 consultations involving 33 patients (69.2% women, mean age 39.6 years [12–63]) were conducted. The mean number of teleconsultations was 2.8 per month in the initial implementation stage: 33 consultations were carried out in patients with Crohn's disease and 6 in ulcerative colitis. Only 18% of the patients had an active flare-up. The most frequent reason for the e-consult was paradoxical psoriasiform lesions (n = 13, 33.3%), commonly related with anti-tumor necrosis factor agents (70% of the patients) and hidradenitis suppurativa (n = 4, 10.3%). Resolution was achieved in 87% of patients, with a mean waiting time of 4.7 days (0–14). Almost all patients (97%) were satisfied with our program, and considered the referral through the program to be appropriate (92%). Best valued features were the reduced waiting time and the coordinated approach between the two departments involved. Conclusions: Dermatology e-consult is an efficient and useful means of optimizing IBD patient care.engCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0)http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/TeledermatologyIBD careE-healthE-consultjournal articleopen access10.1089/tmr.2023.0060