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Table 2 Summary of publications in chronological order

From: Quality indicators of telemedical care offshore—a scoping review

Authors

Year

Title

Country

Type of research

Aim

Mika F. et al. [25]

2007

Development of a Post-Graduate Qualification Course in Telemedicine and Telepharmacy for Physicians in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

USA

Conference proceeding

Background information on a qualification course in telemedicine and telepharmacy for offshore oil and gas installations.

Webster K. et al. [19]

2008

A low-cost decision support network for electrocardiograph transmission from oil rigs in the North Sea

UK

Test report

Analysis of feasibility and effect of a low-cost ECG-telemedicine device on offshore oil installations.

Ponsonby W. et al. [3]

2009

Offshore industry: medical emergency response in the offshore oil and gas industry

Netherlands

Literature review, Summary of current practice

Literature review to define challenges of Medical Emergency Response, gives examples of legal requirements, and summarize current practices in the oil and gas industry.

Fernandes A. et al. [23]

2014

Development of Telemedicine in Oil & Gas through the Capabilities Approach

Norway

Conference proceeding

Transfer of the Capability Approach within the concept of Integrated Operation onto the implementation and development of offshore telemedicine.

Pelat F. et al. [26]

2014

Learning & benefits of well-defined and well-structured topside medical support in the offshore drilling industry based on 10 years of global experience with a large offshore drilling contractor

USA

Conference proceeding

Description and review of structuring “Topside Medical Support” on offshore drilling installations.

Thorvik K. et al. [24]

2014

The future of telemedicine in Oil & Gas

Norway

Conference Proceedings

Report of a telemedicine prototype study to improve telecare offshore.

Dubrowski A [17].

2015

Simulation as a suitable education approach for medical training in marine and offshore industries: theoretical underpinning

Canada

Theoretical underpinning

Theoretical rationale for simulation as a concept for medical training for offshore and marine medical practitioners.

Evjemo T. et al. [6]

2015

Telemedicine in Oil and Gas: Current status and potential improvements

Norway

Mixed method qualitative analysis

Identification and generalization of good practices, central challenges, and lessons learned of current telemedicine solutions in petroleum industry.

Carius C. et al. [28]

2016

SOS auf Offshore-Plattform Sieben

Germany

Project report

Report of a telemedical emergency care concept for offshore wind turbines.

Loddo M [4].

2017

The maritime qualified emergency teledoctor in offshore areas

Germany

Magazine article, Statement

Progress report and lessons learned of an offshore medical control center.

Landgraf P. et al. [18]

2019

Does Telemedical Support of First Responders Improve Guideline Adherence in an Offshore Emergency Scenario? A Simulator-Based Prospective Study

Germany

Prospective study

Simulator-based prospective study of quality of emergency response by telemedically supported non-professionals in comparison to medical professionals.

Landgraf P [27].

2020

Effects of Telemedical Support on Quality of Emergency Information Retrieval Considering Offshore Wind Power Infrastructure

Germany

Doctoral thesis

Simulator-based prospective study of quality of emergency response by telemedically supported non-professionals in comparison to medical professionals.

Huzaini A. et al. [21]

2020

Exploring of Offshore Medical Emergency Response System Challenges in Oil and Gas Environment

Malaysia

Qualitative interviews

Exploration of challenges in the offshore medical emergency response system

Vatsvåg V. et al. [20]

2020

Offshore telementored ultrasound: a quality assessment study

Norway

Quality assessment study

Assessment of feasibility and quality of telementored ultrasound in offshore setting

Mastella G. et al. [22]

2021

Offshore telemedicine emergency service: a 1-year experience

Germany

pilot test project

Determination if telemedical emergency care offshore is possible in the North Sea