Advance of digitalization for specialized care?

For years the influence of progressive digitalization has become noticeable in the work areas of care experts in ostomy, continence and wounds (PSKW). A few years ago the feasibility of tele-healthcare and the resulting quality of care for ostomates in the out of hospital area were also tested in international studies. The driving forces included the insurance companies in the healthcare system who wanted to build a cost-effective supply structure for the insured people using digital aids. Even before the corona crisis a health insurance service contract included the requirement that service providers also offer stoma care for ostomates via online access. For the first time, the option of remote care for people with an ostomy by service providers in the outpatient area was defined as part of the contract. In this article the possibility of telecare stomatherapy as a supplement to face to face care of ostomates by SKW care experts is presented and the situation under the current corona pandemic is considered.