Comparison of Emergency Neurosurgical Referrals using Instant Messaging Application versus Smart Glasses to Optimize Telehealth Solutions for the Developing World

Key Points

• The aim is to compare the effectiveness of instant messaging applications and smart glasses in emergency neurosurgical referrals.
• Conducted a comparison of two telehealth methods: instant messaging applications and smart glasses.
• Focused on feasibility and effectiveness of emergency referrals in a neurosurgical context.
• Targeted developing countries for potential implementation.
• Emergency referrals using smart glasses were feasible and effective.
• Telehealth solutions showed promise for broader adoption in developing nations.