International Teleneurology

Teleneurology Teleneurology refers to the transfer of medical information from one site to another, using information and communications technology (ICT) for the management of neurological disorders. In this chapter, we discuss the rationale behind using te-leneurology in different parts of the world, review work done in this field, and describe the various barriers affecting its widespread use. In a survey performed in 2006, the World Health Organization/World Federation of Neurology Atlas of Country Resources for Neurological Disorders showed inadequate resources for neurological disorders around the world. The survey included 109 countries and more than 90 % of the world population. The survey showed disparities in access to neurology care, especially affecting low-income and developing countries [15]. Neurological and mental health disorders also have broader economic consequences. The cumulative global impact in terms of lost economic output from these disorders will amount to US$ 16.3 trillion between 2011 and 2030 according to the World Health Organization [39]. The shortage of neurological