Identifying and Validating Data Elements and Main Characteristics of a Teleconsultation and Televisit System for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Iran

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) face barriers and disparities in accessing care for evaluation and treatment. Given the unmet needs and barriers to access to care, teleservices (e.g., teleconsultation and televisit) could support these patients by providing reliable information, offering specialty care and managing symptoms. The objective of this work was to identify and validate the data elements and main characteristics required for the design and implementation of a teleconsultation and televisit system for patients with MS.