We use cookies

Our website uses essential cookies and, with your consent, additional cookies to measure performance and improve our services. Cookie Policy.

You can change your choice at any time.

MMedXYNews
HomeVideos
MedXY AI/MedXY News/Section: Family Medicine & Nutrition

Teleneurology in Rural General Practice Improved Triage but Did Not Reduce Secondary Care Use in a Stepped-Wedge Randomized Trial

MedXY Editorial Team•May 31, 2026•Family Medicine & Nutrition
primary carerural healthstepped-wedge trialteleneurology

Highlights

In the NeTKoH stepped-wedge cluster randomized clinical trial, neurological teleconsultations embedded in rural general practice did not increase the proportion of patients managed exclusively by general practitioners.

Compared with standard care, teleconsultations reduced referrals to neurologists but increased referrals to other specialists and hospitals, consistent with a triage-enhancing rather than care-substituting effect.

MedXY registered readers

Sign in free to continue reading

Create or use your MedXY account to unlock the complete article.

This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.

Related articles

Open language-specific specialty feeds and department pages.

Evaluating the Impact of the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model on Cancer Surgery Outcomes in Rural HospitalsThe Pennsylvania Rural Health Model’s implementation did not significantly change short-term cancer surgery outcomes among rural residents, suggesting that alternative approaches may be necessary to improve surgical oncology care in rural sSep 9, 2026Impact of a Community- and Family-Based Intervention on Blood Pressure Reduction in Rural China: Insights from a Cluster-Randomized TrialThis cluster-randomized trial in rural China demonstrates that a coordinated community- and family-based intervention effectively lowers systolic blood pressure at the population level, highlighting the importance of sustained community engAug 28, 2026Technology-Guided Diet Counseling Training Enhances Resident Physicians’ Shared Decision-Making Skills in Primary CareTechnology-guided diet counseling training using the Nutri platform improves resident physicians’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and intention to discuss diet, facilitating shared decision making in routine primary care.Aug 27, 2026
Loading comments...
MedXY briefing

Get the free newsletter

Evidence-led clinical news, trends, and analysis—delivered to your inbox.

Ask MedXY AI

Most popular

Intimate Health
Five Benefits for Women Continuing Sexual Activity After Menopause
Intimate Health
Why Some Women Have a Strong Sex Drive—And Why Men Shouldn't Worry About It
Nursing & care
How often should a couple have sex?
Intimate Health
Classic Intimacy Recommendations: How to Help Women Reach Orgasm and Enjoy Mutual Pleasure
Intimate Health
What Makes a Woman "Physiologically Addicted" Is Never Money, But These Two Relationship Qualities
© 2026 MedXY
Contact usAbout usPrivacy PolicyMedXY story
Exploring the Impact of Patient-Physician Sex Concordance on Diagnostic Accuracy in Primary Care: Insights from a National Randomized Survey
This study found that patient-physician sex concordance does not influence diagnostic accuracy in primary care, but female physicians consistently outperform male counterparts in diagnosing complex conditions such as POTS and syphilis, high
Aug 25, 2026
Bridging the Gap: How Transportation Barriers Impact Primary Care Attendance and the Role of TelemedicineThis study highlights how unmet transportation needs significantly increase missed in-person primary care appointments, while telemedicine offers a viable solution to overcome these barriers, improving healthcare access.Aug 20, 2026
The Promises and Pitfalls of Real-time Benefit Tools in Primary Care: Insights from Clinician ExperiencesThis article explores primary care providers’ perspectives on real-time benefit tools (RTBTs) embedded in electronic health records, highlighting their potential for cost-conscious prescribing amidst challenges like incomplete data anAug 17, 2026