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Kelsall-Foreman I, Bacusmo EAZ, Barr C, Vitkovic J, Campbell E, Coles T, Paton M, Penno K, Bennett RJ. Teleaudiology Services in Australia: A National Survey of Hearing Health Care Consumers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Am J Audiol 2024; 33:518-531. [PMID: 38648545 DOI: 10.1044/2024_aja-23-00113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the perspectives of Australia-based hearing health care consumers regarding the (a) provision and utilization of teleaudiology services, (b) experiences with teleaudiology, and (c) barriers and enablers to future teleaudiology use. METHOD A national prospective self-report online survey was completed between April and October 2020, amid COVID-19. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (closed-answer items) and content analysis (open-text responses). A total of 381 participants (Mage = 72.07 years ± 10.08, 142 females) were recruited from different states and territories of Australia. RESULTS Despite positive outcomes reported by those who undertook teleaudiology appointments during COVID-19, results indicate low-consumer teleaudiology uptake. It can be inferred that consumers were not aware of teleaudiology as an appointment option, clinicians/clinic staff had not informed and/or supported teleaudiology as an option, and biases existed that prevented teleaudiology being more widely adopted. It is unclear whether consumers who were eligible for government subsidies understood that teleaudiology appointments were reimbursed through government funding. Barriers to future teleaudiology uptake were largely related to concerns regarding confidentiality and privacy. CONCLUSION Low consumer uptake of teleaudiology appointments appears to be driven by consumer preference for in-person services, which appears to be driven by lack of knowledge regarding the availability and effectiveness of teleaudiology. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.25619808.
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- India Kelsall-Foreman
- University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
- Department of Brain and Hearing, Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Western Australia
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- University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
- Department of Brain and Hearing, Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Western Australia
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- Australian College of Audiology, Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia
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- Hearing Collective, Como, Western Australia, Australia
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- University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
- Department of Brain and Hearing, Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Western Australia
- Audiological Sciences, National Acoustic Laboratories, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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Alshehri S, Al Shalwan MAM, Oraydan AAA, Almuaddi ASH, Alghanim AJA. Factors Influencing Treatment Success in Cholesteatoma Management: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2606. [PMID: 38731136 PMCID: PMC11084144 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Cholesteatoma presents significant management challenges in otolaryngology. This study aimed to delineate the influence of demographic and clinical characteristics, preoperative imaging, and surgical approaches on treatment success in cholesteatoma management. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Otolaryngology Department of the University Hospital from January 2021 to December 2022. It included 68 patients diagnosed with cholesteatoma, focusing on three objectives: assessing the impact of demographic and clinical characteristics on treatment outcomes, evaluating the predictive value of preoperative imaging findings, and analyzing the influence of surgical factors. Results: The study population predominantly consisted of male (56%) and Saudi (81%) patients, with an average age of 45 years. Logistic regression revealed that older age (OR: 1.05), male gender (OR: 0.63), and non-Saudi Arab ethnicity (OR: 2.14) significantly impacted treatment outcomes. Clinical characteristics such as severe disease severity (OR: 3.00) and longer symptom duration (OR: 0.96) also influenced treatment success. In preoperative imaging, labyrinthine fistula (Regression Coefficient: 0.63) and epidural extension (Coefficient: 0.55) emerged as key predictors. The surgical factors that significantly affected the outcomes included the extent of surgery (Complete Removal OR: 3.32) and the use of endoscopic approaches (OR: 1.42). Conclusions: This study highlights that patient demographics, clinical profiles, specific preoperative imaging features, and surgical strategies multifactorially determine cholesteatoma treatment success. These findings suggest the necessity for a tailored approach in cholesteatoma management, reinforcing the importance of individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive preoperative assessments.
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- Sarah Alshehri
- Otology and Neurotology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.M.A.S.); (A.A.A.O.); (A.S.H.A.); (A.J.A.A.)
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- College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.M.A.S.); (A.A.A.O.); (A.S.H.A.); (A.J.A.A.)
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Greenup EP, Best D. Comparison of patient responses to telehealth satisfaction surveys in rural and urban populations in Queensland. AUST HEALTH REV 2023; 47:559-568. [PMID: 37635328 DOI: 10.1071/ah23116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Objective Telehealth has for many years been identified as a potential contributor to reducing healthcare access inequality. For these benefits to be realised, patients must be accepting and satisfied with the delivery of healthcare in this manner. Measuring patient satisfaction across a large geographical area is important to ensure that investments in telehealth are delivering the benefits that are intended. Methods A brief survey was automatically issued on completion of a patient's telehealth appointment, requesting patient feedback on their experience and information on the location of where they participated in the appointment. These results were compared to an article review which sought examples of other patient satisfaction measures that compared rural and urban populations. Results No significant correlations between survey responses and established demographic indices were found. When stratified by the Modified Monash Model band from which the patient participated in their telehealth appointment from, an ANOVA test determined that rurality was not a predictor of survey response. A review of articles found four articles that compared rural and urban satisfaction responses. Conclusion No evidence of a patient's location influencing their satisfaction with telehealth was observed. This may be attributed to a variety of technical improvements introduced over the past 5-10 years that have made participating in telehealth appointments less technically demanding and more accessible. Telehealth is likely to be contributing to a reduction in healthcare access inequality in Queensland.
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- Edwin Phillip Greenup
- Clinical Excellence Queensland, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Level 2, 15 Butterfield Street, Herston, Qld 4006, Australia
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- Clinical Excellence Queensland, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Level 2, 15 Butterfield Street, Herston, Qld 4006, Australia
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Rameau A, Cox SR, Sussman SH, Odigie E. Addressing disparities in speech-language pathology and laryngology services with telehealth. JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2023; 105:106349. [PMID: 37321106 PMCID: PMC10239150 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcomdis.2023.106349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected the health and well-being of marginalized communities, and it brought greater awareness to disparities in health care access and utilization. Addressing these disparities is difficult because of their multidimensional nature. Predisposing factors (demographic information, social structure, and beliefs), enabling factors (family and community) and illness levels (perceived and evaluated illness) are thought to jointly contribute to such disparities. Research has demonstrated that disparities in access and utilization of speech-language pathology and laryngology services are the result of racial and ethnic differences, geographic factors, sex, gender, educational background, income level and insurance status. For example, persons from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds have been found to be less likely to attend or adhere to voice rehabilitation, and they are more likely to delay health care due to language barriers, longer wait times, a lack of transportation and difficulties contacting their physician. The purpose of this paper is to summarize existing research on telehealth, discuss how telehealth offers the potential to eliminate some disparities in the access and utilization of voice care, review its limitations, and encourage continued research in this area. A clinical perspective from a large volume laryngology clinic in a major city in northeastern United States highlights the use of telehealth in the provision of voice care by a laryngologist and speech-language pathologist during and after the COVID19 pandemic.
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- Anaïs Rameau
- Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, United States of America.
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, United States of America
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- Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, United States of America
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Shadi MS, Rubin JS, Geneid A, Magdy E, Ibrahim RA. Adjustment of Health-Care Service Delivery Among Phoniatricians and ENT Specialists During the COVID-19 Pandemic, A UEP Survey. J Voice 2023; 37:803.e1-803.e9. [PMID: 34172361 PMCID: PMC9355601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Applying measures that prioritize staff safety, while protecting patient safety and care, represents a challenge during the current pandemic. Many documents of recommendations toward safe practice have been developed for this purpose. OBJECTIVE To assess adjustments that have been undertaken by phoniatricians and otolaryngologists in the delivery of health-care services during the pandemic in order to reduce staff exposure to COVID-19 and improve safety. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional. METHODS An online self-administered survey was used during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020 to collect data related to demographics of participants, their sources of information, administrative alterations, and changes they adopted when meeting patients for a consultation/procedure/surgery. RESULTS The eligible 154 responses were grouped into 4 groups based on country of residence. Alterations to service delivery amongst the different groups were compared. CONCLUSIONS The majority of participants were following the suggested recommendations to service delivery adjustments, with some inconsistencies in practice across countries.
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- Mariam S Shadi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Phoniatrics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Consultant ENT Surgeon, University College Hospitals London NHS Trust. Honorary Consultant ENT Surgeon, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Targeted Intervention, University College London. Honorary Visiting Professor, Department of Health Science, City University of London, London, England
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Phoniatrics - Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Phoniatrics Unit, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Agbali RA, Balas EA, Beltrame F, Heboyan V, De Leo G. A review of questionnaires used for the assessment of telemedicine. J Telemed Telecare 2023:1357633X231166161. [PMID: 37032470 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x231166161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Telemedicine is the exchange of medical information from one site to another via electronic communications with the goal of improving a patient's clinical health status. Prior studies have identified the absence of a standardized assessment tool for evaluating telemedicine encounters. This study aims to collect and to analyze questionnaires used for the assessment of audiovisual telemedicine encounters from a patient perspective and aims to identify reasons driving the use of self-developed questionnaires. METHODS We conducted a systematic search in PubMed for studies that used survey questionnaires to assess synchronous audiovisual telemedicine encounters from 2016 to 2021. We categorized questionnaires used into validated and non-validated types, and for each of them, collected questions, response format, author, year, specialty, and country of publication. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION We analyzed a total of 71 articles. We found that only 16 studies used three validated questionnaires. The remaining 55 studies used non-validated questionnaires. Non-validated questionnaires had a high variability in length and used Likert scales, binary responses, multiple choice, and open-ended answers. We found only eight studies in which the authors gave a reason for resorting to designing their own questionnaires. This review reveals insufficient standardized survey questionnaires to be used for the assessment of audiovisual telemedicine encounters. Future research initiatives should focus on developing a standardized and validated instrument well accepted by researchers.
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- Raphael A Agbali
- College of Allied Health Sciences, 1421Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- College of Allied Health Sciences, 1421Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- College of Allied Health Sciences, 1421Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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Baudier P. Teleconsultation management in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of Perceived Justice on satisfaction and Word-Of-Mouth. JOURNAL OF GENERAL MANAGEMENT 2023:03063070211062995. [PMCID: PMC9996184 DOI: 10.1177/03063070211062995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Following the restrictions on movement imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the greater demands placed on physicians and many healthcare infrastructures, a large number of health teleconsultation platforms have emerged around the world. The aim of this paper is to obtain a better understanding of the acceptance of teleconsultation platforms by patients. To this end, a survey of 1273 patients was carried out using a teleconsultation platform during the pandemic period in France (from 9 July to 29 October 2020). The questionnaire mobilized existing scales to measure Satisfaction, Perceived Justice and, finally, the intention to disseminate by Word-Of-Mouth (WOM). Data were analysed using a Partial Least Squares approach. The study confirms the impact of Distributive, Informational and Procedural Justice on Satisfaction and the impact of Distributive and Informational Justice on WOM. The findings emphasize the influence of Satisfaction on WOM. The results detect a mediating effect of Satisfaction on WOM and moderating effects of gender, age and long-standing use. This research contributes to both theoretical and practical COVID-19 research and may be used by healthcare professionals to develop teleconsultation services, one of the means of supporting interaction and satisfying patients’ treatment requirements during the pandemic.
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- Patricia Baudier
- Patricia Baudier, Métis Lab, SCM Department, EM Normandie Business School, 64 rue Du Ranelagh, Paris 75016, France.
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Vance D, Shah P, Sataloff RT. COVID-19: Impact on the Musician and Returning to Singing; A Literature Review. J Voice 2023; 37:292.e1-292.e8. [PMID: 33583675 PMCID: PMC7808728 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to review current literature of the impact of COVID-19 on musicians and returning to singing. METHODS A comprehensive search of peer-review articles was completed using PubMed, GoogleScholar, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search was completed using many key terms including voice, hoarseness, dysphonia, aphonia, cough, singers, and public speakers. The bibliography from each article found was searched to find additional articles. The search process revealed 56 peer-reviewed articles, 18 primary articles, ranging from the years 2019 to 2020. CONCLUSION COVID-19 has had a major impact on singers and other musicians worldwide. It can affect the voice and can lead to paresis/paralysis of laryngeal nerves to long-term changes in respiratory function. There is a risk from aerosolization/droplet formation transmission with singing, and with playing wind and brass instruments that can be mitigated by following COVID-19 guidelines. Ways to reduce possible transmission during singing and instrument play include virtual rehearsals or performances, mask-wearing, instrument covers, smaller choirs, performing outside, excellent ventilation being socially distanced, shorter rehearsals, regularly cleaning commonly touched surfaces and washing hands, avoiding contact with others, and temperature screening.
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- Dylan Vance
- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
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Zhang S, Ma C. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the utilisation of online consultation and face-to-face medical treatment? An interrupted time-series study in Beijing, China. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e062272. [PMID: 36764719 PMCID: PMC9922877 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on healthcare utilisation. This study aimed to quantify how the online and face-to-face utilisation of healthcare services changed during this time and thus gain insights into the planning of future healthcare resources during the outbreak of infectious diseases. DESIGN This work is an interrupted time-series study. SETTING Monthly hospital-grade healthcare-service data from 22 tertiary first-class public hospitals managed by the Beijing Hospital Authority and online-consultation data from GoodDoctor were used in this study. METHODS This is an interrupted time-series study about the change in face-to-face and online healthcare utilisation before and after the COVID-19 outbreak. We compared the impact of COVID-19 on the primary outcomes of both face-to-face healthcare utilisation (outpatient and emergency visits, discharge volume) and online healthcare utilisation (online consultation volume). And we also analysed the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare utilisation of different types of diseases. RESULTS The monthly average outpatient visits and discharges decreased by 36.33% and 35.75%, respectively, compared with those in 2019 in 22 public hospitals in Beijing. Moreover, the monthly average online consultations increased by 90.06%. A highly significant reduction occurred in the mean outpatients and inpatients, which dropped by 1 755 930 cases (p<0.01) and 5 920 000 cases (p<0.01), respectively. Online consultations rose by 3650 cases (p<0.05). We identified an immediate and significant drop in healthcare services for four major diseases, that is, acute myocardial infarction (-174, p<0.1), lung cancer (-2502, p<0.01), disk disease (-3756, p<0.01) and Parkinson's disease (-205, p<0.01). Otherwise, online consultations for disk disease (63, p<0.01) and Parkinson's disease (25, p<0.05) significantly increased. More than 1300 unique physicians provided online-consultation services per month in 2020, which was 35.3% higher than in 2019. CONCLUSIONS Obvious complementary trends in online and face-to-face healthcare services existed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Different changes in healthcare utilisation were shown for different diseases. Non-critically ill patients chose online consultation immediately after the COVID-19 lockdown, but critically ill patients chose hospital healthcare services first. Additionally, the volume of online physician services significantly rose as a result of COVID-19.
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- Shan Zhang
- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Alwani M, Campiti V, Nesemeier R, Vernon D, Shipchandler T, Ting J, Parker N. Telemedicine in Otolaryngology During COVID-19: An Exploratory Assessment of Provider and Patient Attitudes. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2023; 132:155-163. [PMID: 35236154 PMCID: PMC9834630 DOI: 10.1177/00034894221082739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine provider and patient attitudes toward telemedicine in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS). METHODS Otolaryngology practitioners conducting outpatient clinics at an academic tertiary referral center were provided with a pre-Study Provider Perception Questionnaire (pre-PPQ) designed to evaluate pre-study perception of telemedicine in otolaryngology. A post-study Provider Perception Questionnaire (post-PPQ) designed to evaluate elements similar to those constituting the PrePPQ was completed at 6 weeks. Additionally, following each visit, providers and patients completed Individual Encounter Survey Questionnaires (IESQ) to evaluate the virtual clinical encounter experience. RESULTS The pre-PPQ was completed by 29 providers, while the post-PPQ was completed by 12 providers. A total of 236 post-visit provider IESQs were completed, of which 208 were deemed successful. Audio/visual (AV) difficulties and limited server connectivity for the patient were most common causes for unsuccessful encounters. Providers reported that the most appropriate use of telemedicine, on both pre-PPQ and post-PPQ, was triaging patients to determine the need for in-person visits. The inability to perform a physical exam was rated as the primary barrier to telemedicine in OHNS on both pre-PPQ and post-PPQ. Patients strongly agreed with the statements, "My healthcare provider was able to understand my healthcare condition" and, "I felt comfortable communicating with my healthcare provider" 92.0% and 95.4% of the time, respectively. CONCLUSION Both providers and patients demonstrated an overall positive attitude toward the use of telemedicine in the provision of otolaryngologic care.
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- Mohamedkazim Alwani
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head &
Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA,Mohamedkazim M. Alwani, MD, Department of
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, 4210
Fairmount Street, Apartment 3051, Dallas, TX 75219, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head &
Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head &
Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head &
Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head &
Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head &
Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head &
Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Alexandru M, Favier V, Coste A, Carsuzaa F, Fieux M, Fath L, Bartier S. Deterioration experienced by French otolaryngology residents in their training during the COVID-19 pandemic: A STROBE analysis. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2023; 140:13-18. [PMID: 35803874 PMCID: PMC9061179 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2022.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of the first three waves of COVID-19 on the academic and surgical training of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery residents in France. MATERIAL AND METHODS Observational, retrospective study. A 55-item survey of academic education and surgical training was sent to ENT residents in five major French regions (Île-de-France, Rhône-Alpes Auvergne, Occitanie, Grand Est, Grand Ouest) from August to October 2021. RESULTS Eighty-nine out of 135 residents (66%) responded. Two-thirds considered that surgical training was more affected than academic education, with reductions evaluated of 50-75%, 25-50% and 0-25% for the first three waves, respectively. Residents in Île-de-France, Rhône-Alpes Auvergne and Grand Est were the most affected by the first wave (75-100% reduction in surgical activity, in parallel to increased admissions). Otology, rhinology and functional exploration were the most affected, whereas pediatrics and oncology were spared. Seventy-one of the 89 residents (79.7%) felt that the first wave impacted their career, while this proportion decreased to 39.3% and 44.9% for the second and third waves, respectively. CONCLUSION The first wave of COVID-19, compared to the following two waves, severely impacted the surgical training of French ENT residents, especially in regions severely impacted by the pandemic, while academic education was relatively safeguarded by the implementation of e-learning alternatives.
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- M. Alexandru
- Service d’ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, université Paris-Saclay, hôpital Bicêtre, AP–HP, 78, rue du Général-Leclerc, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France,Corresponding author
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- Département d’ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU de Montpellier, hôpital Gui-de-Chauliac, 34295 Montpellier, France
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- Service d’ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, centre hospitalier intercommunal de Créteil, 40, avenue de Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France,Service d’ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU d’Henri-Mondor, 8, rue Gustave-Eiffel, 94000 Créteil, France,Inserm, IMRB, université Paris Est Créteil, 94010 Créteil, France,CNRS ERL 7000, 94010 Créteil, France
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- Service d’ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU de Poitiers, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Inserm, IMRB, université Paris Est Créteil, 94010 Créteil, France,CNRS ERL 7000, 94010 Créteil, France,Service d’ORL, d’otoneurochirurgie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, centre hospitalier Lyon Sud, hospices civils de Lyon, 69495 Pierre-Bénite cedex, France,Université de Lyon, université Lyon 1, 69003 Lyon, France
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- Service d’ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital de Hautepierre, avenue Molière, 67098 Strasbourg, France,Unité Inserm 1121, biomatériaux et bioingénierie, 1, rue Eugène-Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Service d’ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, centre hospitalier intercommunal de Créteil, 40, avenue de Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France,Service d’ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU d’Henri-Mondor, 8, rue Gustave-Eiffel, 94000 Créteil, France,Inserm, IMRB, université Paris Est Créteil, 94010 Créteil, France,CNRS ERL 7000, 94010 Créteil, France
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Frankowska A, Szymkowiak M, Walkowiak D. Teleconsultations Quality During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland in the Opinions of Generation Z Adults. Telemed J E Health 2022; 28:1843-1851. [PMID: 35446678 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: The aim of the study was to collect and evaluate the opinions of representatives of Generation Z on their satisfaction with medical teleconsultation services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. Methods: An online survey was conducted from April to June 2021. We received replies from 424 students. The research tools used comprised a validated Doctor-Patient Communication (DPC) questionnaire, the Telehealth Satisfaction Scale (TeSS), and a self-authored questionnaire. Results: About 60% of the respondents rated communication with a doctor during the remote visit as medium, with a DPC score value in the intermediate range (36-50). Only 7.5% of students rated DPC as high (DPC score over 50). Also, satisfaction with telemedicine measured by the modified Telehealth Satisfaction Scale was assessed as intermediate by 61.3% of respondents. DPC and satisfaction with telemedicine services are better assessed by students living in large cities and those who used paid telemedicine services. Conclusions: The need to improve the quality of DPC has been observed. Also, the functioning of telemedicine platforms, with the possibility of using images in teleconsultations would be welcome, with the concomitant leveling out of the disproportions in the quality of telemedicine services and DPC between urban and rural areas, as well as between commercial and noncommercial services. This could improve the service delivery process and, consequently, be beneficial for the competitiveness of telemedicine, which will be based on medical rather than organizational aspects.
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- Anna Frankowska
- Department of Organization and Management in Healthcare, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Informatics and Quantitative Economics, Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poznań, Poland.,Statistical Office in Poznań, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Organization and Management in Healthcare, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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Topal Hançer A, Demir P. Postoperative Telenursing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Improving Patient Outcomes. J Perianesth Nurs 2022:S1089-9472(22)00604-9. [PMID: 36690512 PMCID: PMC9860504 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to determine if postoperative nurse-driven telehealth visits for patients undergoing septorhinoplasty decreased patient anxiety while improving comfort and satisfaction levels. DESIGN The present study was an intervention-control study completed with a total of 320 participants (n = 160, intervention group; n = 160, control group). The intervention postseptorhinoplasty training using the telenursing method was conducted at three time points in this study; preoperatively-postoperatively, on days 3, and 10. METHODS Data were collected from a group of patients undergoing septorhinoplasty in the Ear, Nose, and Throat department of a University Hospital in Turkey between October 2021 and February 2022. The data collected in the study were evaluated with the SPSS 23.00 program and were analyzed with the independent sample t-test for two independent groups and the F-test (ANOVA) for more than two groups. Correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between scales, and P < .05 was considered statistically significant. FINDINGS In the postoperative period, the mean anxiety inventory score of the experimental group was found to be significantly lower than that of the control group (P < .01). Telenursing increased the satisfaction and comfort of the patients and shortened the discharge time. There was a negative and statistically significant relationship between satisfaction and State Anxiety Inventory and Trait Anxiety Inventory (r = -0.715, r = -0.739, P < .01). CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the importance of postoperative telenursing for septorhinoplasty patients in promoting continuity of care, reducing anxiety and discharge time, improving comfort and satisfaction levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. Remote care was well received during the study and should be used more frequently. There is a need for further research regarding telehealth; and the international incentives and regulations which will be needed to make telenursing a standard of care should be pursued.
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- Ayşe Topal Hançer
- Address correspondence to: Ayşe Topal Hançer, Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Yenisehir Neighborhood, Kayseri Street, Sivas, 58140, Turkey
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Choi JS, Lin M, Park S, Abdur-Rahman F, Kim JH, Voelker CCJ. Physician satisfaction with telemedicine and in-person visits in otolaryngology. Am J Otolaryngol 2022; 43:103596. [PMID: 35969912 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the differential factors associated with physician satisfaction between telemedicine and in-person visits in otolaryngology. METHODS Study data included 646 telemedicine and 365 in-person encounters delivered from May-June 2020 at a tertiary center outpatient setting. Encounter-specific physician satisfaction was rated by 15 otolaryngologists using Provider Satisfaction Questionnaire (range 0-100) consisted of 5 items (patient needs addressed, patient involvement, adequacy of information given, quality of emotion support provided, and general interaction satisfaction). A multivariable linear mixed-effects model was used to explore patient demographic and clinical factors associated with physician satisfaction. RESULTS Physician satisfaction scores for telemedicine and in-person visits were 83.0 [95 % CI: 77.0-88.9] and 88.1 [95 % CI: 82.5-93.6], respectively. Among telemedicine visits, physician satisfaction scores were significantly higher for follow-up (vs. new), videoconference (vs. telephone) encounters, and English-speaking patients in a multivariable model. New encounters had significantly lower satisfaction subdomain scores for adequacy of information given to the patient (β = -4.7 [95 % CI: -7.3 to -2.0], p = 0.001) and addressing the needs of the patient among telemedicine visits (β = -4.1, [95 % CI: -7.1 to -1.1], p = 0.007) while there were no differences in satisfaction scores between new vs follow-up visits among in-person visits. For non-English speaking patients, the physician satisfaction scores were significantly lower for subdomain scores assessing active patient participation (β = -13.1, [95 % CI: -13.1 to -17.4], p < 0.001) and emotional support given to the patient (β = -7.8, [95 % CI: -11.0 to -4.5], p < 0.001) for telemedicine visits. CONCLUSIONS Telemedicine has been broadly adopted as an alternative option to deliver care in otolaryngology since COVID-19 pandemic. Appropriate triaging based on patient and encounter characteristics may enhance physician satisfaction and overall experiences with telemedicine. Further efforts are needed to provide adequate interpretation and videoconference services during telemedicine visits.
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- Janet S Choi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Keck, School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Kim ME, Sund LT, Morton M, Kim J, Choi JS, Castro ME. Provider and Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine Voice Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Voice 2022:S0892-1997(22)00211-9. [PMID: 36038478 PMCID: PMC9289043 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The COVID-19 pandemic expanded the use of telemedicine, but there is no literature exploring both patient and provider satisfaction specifically in the provision of voice therapy. This study aims to investigate patient and provider satisfaction with virtual voice therapy, its associated factors, and any correlation between the two. METHODS Cross-sectional study. Participants included 226 adults who underwent voice therapy delivered via telepractice at the USC Voice Center between April and October 2020. Patients and providers self-reported their level of satisfaction on a visual analog scale (VAS; range 0-100). Patient satisfaction was additionally measured using a previously validated Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ; range 1-5), and a binary question about their desire to choose telemedicine over in-person therapy in the future. Three speech-language pathologists rated provider satisfaction for all 226 patients. Patient satisfaction survey was completed by 55 patients. Multivariable linear regression analyses and linear mixed-effects models were used to assess the results. RESULTS Patient and provider mean (SD) VAS satisfaction scores were 86.8 (18.6) and 80.6 (19.7), respectively. The mean (SD) TSQ score was 4.4 (0.6). In a multivariable model, patient satisfaction levels were significantly higher for hypofunctional than for hyperfunctional dysphonia diagnoses. Forty-four (73%) patients reported they would prefer telemedicine voice therapy over in-person appointments, which was significantly correlated with internet reliability (P = 0.04). For providers, satisfaction was significantly lower for patients whose diagnosis had changed after initiation of voice therapy (Δ = -16.0 [95% CI: -28.7 to -3.2]) and for encounters with Asian patients compared to White patients (Δ = -11.6 [95% CI: -18.9 to -4.2]). Patient and provider satisfaction scores were weakly correlated (r = 0.19). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that virtual voice therapy is not simply an alternative to in-person service, but rather an effective method useful beyond the current pandemic with proper diagnosis and technical support.
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- Mary E Kim
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California Caruso, Los Angeles, California.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California Caruso, Los Angeles, California
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- Auburn University School of Kinesiology, Auburn, Albama
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California Caruso, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California Caruso, Los Angeles, California
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Virtual vs in-person otolaryngology evaluation: The patient perspective. Am J Otolaryngol 2022; 43:103546. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pogorzelska K, Chlabicz S. Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19106113. [PMID: 35627650 PMCID: PMC9140408 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Telemedicine is a convenient tool for providing medical care remotely. It is routinely offered as an alternative to face-to-face consultations in healthcare settings all over the world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increased use of telemedicine in everyday clinical practice, the effectiveness of this modality and patient satisfaction with telemedicine is a subject of growing concern. PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched. Papers published between January 2020 and August 2021 which met inclusion and exclusion criteria were analyzed. During the COVID-19 pandemic patients have found telemedicine a beneficial tool for consulting healthcare providers. A high level of satisfaction with telehealth was observed in each study across every medical specialty. Telemedicine is undoubtedly a convenient tool that has helped ensure continuity of medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to its considerable potential. In particular situations, telehealth may adequately replace face-to-face consultation. Regular patients’ feedback is necessary to improve the use of telemedicine in the future.
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Tuczyńska M, Staszewski R, Matthews-Kozanecka M, Żok A, Baum E. Quality of the Healthcare Services During COVID-19 Pandemic in Selected European Countries. Front Public Health 2022; 10:870314. [PMID: 35646786 PMCID: PMC9133554 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.870314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BackgroundThere are several definitions of the quality of healthcare services. It may be defined as a level of value provided by any health care resource, as determined by some measurement. Scientists use a variety of quality measures to attempt to determine health care quality. They use special indicators or based on a patients' or healthcare professional's perception. This article aims to provide a short review of the available data on the quality of healthcare services in selected European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodologyThe research was done by the use of online databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct. All the studies focused on the quality of healthcare services, yet the studies used different methods to measure this quality. In addition, the results of the authors' survey on the assessment of the quality of healthcare services before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were presented.ResultsAmong twelve studies, four were from the United Kingdom and one each of Catalonia, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium. Patients in the United Kingdom felt that the quality of services was good during the pandemic, whereas the quality declined in the other studies cited. The results of our research also revealed a decrease in the quality of healthcare services provided.ConclusionsNevertheless the development of telemedicine has had a positive impact on the quality of healthcare services. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected most European countries' quality of healthcare services.
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- Magdalena Tuczyńska
- Students Scientific Circle of Maxillofacial Orthopaedics and Orthodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
- *Correspondence: Magdalena Tuczyńska
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- Department of Hypertension, Angiology and Internal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Social Sciences and the Humanities, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Division of Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Social Sciences and the Humanities, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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Kutyba JJ, Jędrzejczak WW, Gos E, Raj-Koziak D, Skarzynski PH. Chronic Tinnitus and the Positive Effects of Sound Treatment via a Smartphone App: Mixed-Design Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2022; 10:e33543. [PMID: 35451975 PMCID: PMC9073599 DOI: 10.2196/33543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Tinnitus is a phantom auditory sensation in the absence of an external stimulus. It is accompanied by a broad range of negative emotional symptoms and a significantly lower quality of life. So far, there is no cure for tinnitus, although various treatment options have been tried. One of them is mobile technology employing dedicated apps based on sound therapy. The apps can be managed by the patient and tailored according to their needs. Objective The study aims to assess the effect of a mobile app that generates background sounds on the severity of tinnitus. Methods The study involved 68 adults who had chronic tinnitus. Participants were divided into a study group (44 patients) and a control group (24 patients). For 6 months those in the study group used a free mobile app that enriched the sound environment with a background sound. Participants were instructed to use the app for at least 30 minutes a day using their preferred sound. The participants in the control group did not use the app. Subjective changes in the day-to-day functioning of both groups were evaluated using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) questionnaire, a visual analog scale, and a user survey. Results After 3 months of using the app, the THI global score significantly decreased (P<.001) in the study group, decreasing again at 6 months (P<.001). The largest improvements were observed in the emotional and catastrophic reactions subscales. A clinically important change in the THI was reported by 39% of the study group (17/44). Almost 90% of the study participants (39/44) chose environmental sounds to listen to, the most popular being rain and ocean waves. In the control group, tinnitus severity did not change over 3 or 6 months. Conclusions Although the participants still experienced limitations caused by tinnitus, the advantage of the app was that it led to lower negative emotions and thus reduced overall tinnitus severity. It is worth considering whether a mobile app might be incorporated into the management of tinnitus in a professional setting.
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- World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw, Poland
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- World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw, Poland
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- World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw, Poland
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- World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Sensory Organs, Kajetany, Poland
- Department of Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Second Faculty, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Gray R, Michael D, Hoffmeister J, Lunos S, Zach S, Butcher L, Weinstein D, Misono S. Patient Satisfaction with Virtual vs In-Person Voice Therapy. J Voice 2022:S0892-1997(22)00081-9. [PMID: 35410780 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether there is a difference in patient satisfaction between in-person and virtual voice therapy. METHODS Patient satisfaction answers to the National Research Corporation (NRC) Health patient survey were retrieved for two separate 11 month periods. The first was for an in-person cohort, from April 2019 to February 2020. The second was for a virtual cohort between April 2020 and February 2021. Two group t tests or Wilcoxon rank sum tests were used to compare responses between the in-person and virtual cohorts. The effect of modality of therapy by gender, age, and race was examined by testing interactions with separate ANOVA models. RESULTS Responses were compared between 224 patient satisfaction surveys for the virtual cohort and 309 patient satisfaction surveys for the in-person cohort. Overall, responses were highly favorable in all categories. There were no differences between the in-person and virtual cohorts' responses with respect to three main categories: likelihood of future referral of clinic or provider; communication with provider; and comprehension of the treatment plan. The interaction between modality of therapy delivery and age was significant for the question, "Did you know what to do after your visit," with 18-44 year olds in the in-person group reporting a better understanding of the treatment plan compared to the 18-44 year olds in the virtual therapy cohort (P = 0.004). There were no interactions between modality of therapy and gender, or race. CONCLUSION Virtual delivery of voice therapy was associated with comparable visit satisfaction scores to in-person delivery, with both delivery modalities demonstrating very high satisfaction. Future studies are needed to identify which patients and conditions are most suited for virtual versus in-person delivery of speech-language pathology services in voice clinics.
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- Raluca Gray
- Department of Otolaryngology, Lions Voice Clinic, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Lions Voice Clinic, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Lions Voice Clinic, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Lions Voice Clinic, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Lions Voice Clinic, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Lions Voice Clinic, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Lions Voice Clinic, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Robiony M, Sembronio S, Tel A, Ocello E, Antonio JK, Graziadio M, Miani C. Clinical signs, telemedicine and online consultations in head and neck diseases during the SARS CoV-2 pandemic: an Italian experience. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA 2022; 42:S36-S45. [PMID: 35763273 PMCID: PMC9137386 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-suppl.1-42-2022-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yang A, Kim D, Hwang PH, Lechner M. Telemedicine and Telementoring in Rhinology, Otology, and Laryngology: A Scoping Review. OTO Open 2022; 6:2473974X211072791. [PMID: 35274073 PMCID: PMC8902203 DOI: 10.1177/2473974x211072791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective Telemedicine and telementoring have had a significant boost across
all medical and surgical specialties over the last decade and
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this scoping
review is to synthesize the current use of telemedicine and
telementoring in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck
surgery. Data Sources PubMed and Cochrane Library. Review Methods A scoping review search was conducted, which identified 469
articles. Following full-text screening by 2 researchers, 173
articles were eligible for inclusion and further categorized via
relevant subdomains. Conclusions Virtual encounters and telementoring are the 2 main applications of
telemedicine in otolaryngology. These applications can be
classified into 7 subdomains. Different ear, nose, and throat
subspecialties utilized certain telemedicine applications more
than others; for example, almost all articles on patient
engagement tools are rhinology based. Overall, telemedicine is
feasible, showing similar concordance when compared with
traditional methods; it is also cost-effective, with high
patient and provider satisfaction. Implications for Practice Telemedicine in otorhinolaryngology has been widely employed during
the COVID-19 pandemic and has a huge potential, especially with
regard to its distributing quality care to rural areas. However,
it is important to note that with current exponential use, it is
equally crucial to ensure security and privacy and integrate
HIPAA-compliant systems (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) in the big data era. It is expected that
many more applications developed during the pandemic are here to
stay and will be refined in years to come.
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- Angela Yang
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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Ufodiama CE, Touyz SJJ, Fitzgerald DA, Hunter HJA, McMullen E, Warren RB, Kleyn CE. Remote consultations: an audit of the management of dermatology patients on biologics during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. J DERMATOL TREAT 2022; 33:2697. [PMID: 35168454 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2037496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Chiedu E Ufodiama
- Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.,Dermatology Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.,Dermatology Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.,Dermatology Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Swaminathan R, Mughal Z, Phillips D. Telephone Consultation in Otorhinolaryngology During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: a Cross-sectional Analysis of Effectiveness and Satisfaction for Patients and Clinicians. SN COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL MEDICINE 2022; 4:36. [PMID: 35036851 PMCID: PMC8752330 DOI: 10.1007/s42399-022-01119-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated measures to minimise face-to-face interaction. We assessed the efficacy of teleconsultation and patient satisfaction in adult otorhinolaryngology clinic. A prospective review of telephone consultations over 6 months in a single district general hospital was conducted. Data was collected on the characteristics and outcomes of teleconsultations by clinicians, and a questionnaire was sent to patients. Of 304 telephone consultations, 115 were new and 189 were follow-up. Five percent of patients were listed for surgery. The discharge rate was 31%, largely comprising of patients with otorhinolaryngological symptoms. High clinician and patient satisfaction were reported by 90% and 96%, respectively. Telephone consultation was a good one-stop treat and discharge service for a number of otorhinolaryngological complaints such as hearing loss, tinnitus and recurrent tonsillitis. Patient and clinician satisfaction was high. Careful triaging of referrals for telephone consultation can potentially reduce the number of face-to-face clinic appointments.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW UK
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW UK
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Kruse C, Heinemann K. Facilitators and Barriers to the Adoption of Telemedicine During the First Year of COVID-19: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e31752. [PMID: 34854815 PMCID: PMC8729874 DOI: 10.2196/31752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The virulent and unpredictable nature of COVID-19 combined with a change in reimbursement mechanisms both forced and enabled the rapid adoption of telemedicine around the world. Thus, it is important to now assess the effects of this rapid adoption and to determine whether the barriers to such adoption are the same today as they were under prepandemic conditions. OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic literature review was to examine the research literature published during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify facilitators, barriers, and associated medical outcomes as a result of adopting telemedicine, and to determine if changes have occurred in the industry during this time. METHODS The systematic review was performed in accordance with the Kruse protocol and the results are reported in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. We analyzed 46 research articles from five continents published during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic that were retrieved from searches in four research databases: PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, Science Direct, and Web of Science. RESULTS Reviewers identified 25 facilitator themes and observations, 12 barrier themes and observations, and 14 results (compared to a control group) themes and observations. Overall, 22% of the articles analyzed reported strong satisfaction or satisfaction (zero reported a decline in satisfaction), 27% reported an improvement in administrative or efficiency results (as compared with a control group), 14% reported no statistically significant difference from the control group, and 40% and 10% reported an improvement or no statistically significant difference in medical outcomes using the telemedicine modality over the control group, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The pandemic encouraged rapid adoption of telemedicine, which also encouraged practices to adopt the modality regardless of the challenges identified in previous research. Several barriers remain for health policymakers to address; however, health care administrators can feel confident in the modality as the evidence largely shows that it is safe, effective, and widely accepted.
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- Clemens Kruse
- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, United States
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- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, United States
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A review of audiovisual telemedicine utilization and satisfaction assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2021; 38:e2. [PMID: 34924067 DOI: 10.1017/s026646232100060x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The use of telemedicine has broadened as technology that both restores continuity of care during disruptions in healthcare delivery and routinely provides primary care alone or in combination with in-person care. During the Covid-19 outbreak, the use of telemedicine as a routine care modality further accelerated. METHODS A review of scientific studies that used telemedicine to provide care from December 2019 to December 2020 is presented. From an initial set of 2,191 articles, 36 studies are analyzed. Evidence is organized and evaluated according to the country of study, the clinical specialty, the technology platform used, and satisfaction and utilization outcomes. RESULTS Thirty-one studies reported high patient satisfaction scores. Eight studies reported satisfaction from both providers and patients with no uniformly accepted assessment instrument. Eight studies conducted a descriptive analysis of telemedicine use and patient adoption patterns. Less than one-third of studies were controlled before/after studies. Most studies were conducted in the USA followed by Europe. CONCLUSIONS Reported satisfaction rates are high, consistent with previously documented research, whereas utilization rates increased significantly compared with the prepandemic period. Future work in developing standardized uniform assessment instruments, embedded with each telemedicine system, would increase versatility and agility in the assessment, boosting statistical power and the interpretation of results.
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Bertholon P, Thai-Van H, Bouccara D, Esteve-Fraysse MJ, Wiener-Vacher S, Ionescu E. Conseils de bonnes pratiques de la Société française d’ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (SFORL) pour la téléconsultation du patient vertigineux en pandémie COVID. ANNALES FRANÇAISES D'OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGIE ET DE PATHOLOGIE CERVICO-FACIALE 2021. [PMCID: PMC8628166 DOI: 10.1016/j.aforl.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bertholon P, Thai-Van H, Bouccara D, Esteve-Fraysse MJ, Wiener-Vacher SR, Ionescu E. Guidelines of the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology (SFORL) for teleconsultation in patients with vertigo during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2021; 138:459-465. [PMID: 33334700 PMCID: PMC7833948 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2020.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, patients may have been dissuaded from seeking consultation, thus exposing themselves to a risk of loss of chance. This guide aims to define how teleconsultation can assist in assessing vertiginous adults or children, and to gather the information needed to provide quick medical care. METHODS These recommendations rely on the authors' experience as well as on literature. A survey on otoneurologic approach via telemedicine has been conducted based on a literature search until March 2020. RESULTS The first clinical assessment of the vertiginous patient via teleconsultation can only be successful if the following conditions are met: initial contact to verify the feasibility of the assessment at a distance, the presence of a caregiver in order to assist the patient, the possibility of making video recordings. Medical history via telemedicine, as in a face-to-face assessment, allows to assess the characteristics, duration, frequency, and potential triggering factors of the vertigo, in both children and adults. During teleconsultation, the following tests can be carried out: oculomotricity evaluation, assessment of balance, simple neurological tests, checking for positional vertigo/nystagmus and, eventually to perform canalith-repositioning procedures. In children, the following should be searched for: history of hearing or visual impairment, a context of fever or trauma, otorrhea, signs of meningeal irritation. CONCLUSION The neurotologic telemedicine relies on the accuracy of the clinical assessment, which is based on history taking and a few simple tests, encouraging the development of a decision-making algorithm adapted for teleconsultation. However, the latter has its limitations during an emergency examination of a new patient presenting vertigo, and, at least in some cases, cannot replace a face-to-face consultation. Teleconsultation is often adapted for follow-up consultations of previously selected vertiginous patients during face-to-face assessment.
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- P Bertholon
- Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Nord, CHU Saint-Étienne, Avenue A Raimond, 42270 Saint Priest en Jarez, France
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- Service d'Audiologie et d'Explorations Otoneurologiques, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69003 Lyon, France; Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, 69500 Bron, France; Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France; Institut de l'Audition, Centre de recherche de l'Institut Pasteur, Inserm U1120, 75012 Paris, France.
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- Service d'ORL et de Cancérologie Cervico-Faciale, AP-HP, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Ouest, Hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, 20, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
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- Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Purpan, 1, place du Docteur Baylac, 31300 Toulouse, France
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- Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Centre d'exploration de l'équilibre de l'enfant (EFEE), Hôpital Universitaire Robert Debré, 48, boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France
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- Service d'Audiologie et d'Explorations Otoneurologiques, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69003 Lyon, France; Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, 69500 Bron, France; Institut de l'Audition, Centre de recherche de l'Institut Pasteur, Inserm U1120, 75012 Paris, France
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Vincent P, Haw G, Buiret G. [Patient satisfaction after mandibular orthosis fitting by teleconsultation]. Rev Mal Respir 2021; 39:8-12. [PMID: 34801330 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2021.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Since the COVID-19 crisis, we have all had to apply telemedicine. As an example, we offered patients teleconsultations for titration of their mandibular advancement device for sleep apnea. The main objective of this study was to determine patient satisfaction with this new method of consultation. METHODS A cross-sectional survey using a satisfaction questionnaire was carried out in patients having been given an appliance adjustment teleconsultation by our establishment between March 2020 and February 2021. RESULTS Adjustment of their orthosis by telemedicine was systematically proposed to seventy-five patients, of whom seventeen accepted (22.7%), with a mean age of 52.3 years. The consultations were short (mean duration: 5min), and more than a third were carried out at the patient's workplace; by and large, they were considered highly satisfactory (mean score 4.3/5). CONCLUSION Although appliance adjustment by teleconsultation was not overwhelmingly accepted when offered, it gave great satisfaction after performance. This type of consultation is both technologically and administratively easy to organize, and it can be proposed as a supplementary service, suitable for all ages.
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- P Vincent
- Service d'ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, centre hospitalier de Valence, 159, boulevard du Maréchal-Juin, 26953 Valence, France
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- Service d'ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, centre hospitalier de Valence, 159, boulevard du Maréchal-Juin, 26953 Valence, France
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- Service d'ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, centre hospitalier de Valence, 159, boulevard du Maréchal-Juin, 26953 Valence, France.
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Khidr AM, El Tahan MR. Difficult lung separation. An insight into the challenges faced during COVID-19 pandemic. Saudi J Anaesth 2021; 15:300-311. [PMID: 34764837 PMCID: PMC8579506 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_1086_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Difficult lung isolation or separation in patients undergoing thoracic surgery using one-lung ventilation might be attributed to upper airway difficulty or abnormal anatomy of the lower airway. Additionally, adequate deflation of the surgical lung can impair surgical exposure. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a harmful consequence for both patients and anesthesiologists. Management of patients with difficult lung isolation can be challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Careful planning and preparation, preoperative routine testing, protective personal equipment, standard safety measures, proper preoxygenation, and individualize the patients care are required for successful lung separation. A systematic approach for management of difficult lung separation is centered around securing the airway and providing adequate ventilation using either a blocker or double-lumen tube. Several measures are described to expedite lung collapse.
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- Alaa M Khidr
- Department of Anesthesiology, King Fahd Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, King Fahd Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Telephone clinic outcomes during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: results from an ENT department. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2021; 136:611-614. [PMID: 34526174 PMCID: PMC9151633 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215121002449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objective To study the impact of telemedicine on patient outcomes during a nationwide lockdown to halt the spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Methods A retrospective study was conducted to examine telemedicine consultations of newly referred patients over 7 days during a national lockdown. Overall outcomes of telephone clinics were recorded, measured as either patient discharged, imaging requested, patient referred to another specialty, further telephone follow up required, patient initiated follow up or face-to-face appointment required. Results Data were collected from 104 patients. Outcomes showed that 17 patients were discharged, 15 had imaging requested, 11 were referred to another specialty, 11 had further telemedicine appointments, 31 had patient-initiated follow up and 19 received face-to-face appointments. Overall, 57 per cent of patients avoided hospital visits and 17 per cent required face-to-face appointments. Of higher risk patients, 49 per cent were managed remotely. After eight months, no significant morbidity or mortality was reported. Conclusion Almost half of the higher risk patients avoided a hospital visit. The majority of patients were managed remotely, and thus the risk and spread of infection were reduced. Telemedicine has an important role in ENT out-patients.
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Dopelt K, Avni N, Haimov-Sadikov Y, Golan I, Davidovitch N. Telemedicine and eHealth Literacy in the Era of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Peripheral Clinic in Israel. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:9556. [PMID: 34574480 PMCID: PMC8464820 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic mandating isolation, quarantine, and social distancing has accelerated and expanded the use of telemedicine. This study examines the extent of the use of telemedicine and the relationship between eHealth literacy and satisfaction with using telemedicine during the pandemic. A total of 156 participants from a clinic in a peripheral community in southern Israel completed an online questionnaire. We found that 85% knew how to use the internet for health information, but only one third felt safe using it to make health decisions. Furthermore, 93% used the internet for technical needs, such as renewing prescriptions or making a doctor's appointment. Even lower use for telemedicine was found (38%) for consultation or treatment sessions. A positive association was found between eHealth literacy and satisfaction variables with using telemedicine (rp = 0.39, p < 0.001). Although respondents understood the benefits of telemedicine, they were not satisfied nor interested in online sessions after the epidemic's end, preferring a meeting involving personal interaction. Young people and academics benefit more from telemedicine, thereby creating usage gaps and potentially increasing existing inequality. We recommend developing intervention programs, especially among vulnerable populations, to strengthen eHealth literacy and remove barriers causing skepticism about the use of telemedicine during and after the pandemic.
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- Keren Dopelt
- Department of Public Health, Ashkelon Academic College, 12 Ben Tzvi St., Ashkelon 78211, Israel; (N.A.); (Y.H.-S.); (I.G.)
- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel;
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- Department of Public Health, Ashkelon Academic College, 12 Ben Tzvi St., Ashkelon 78211, Israel; (N.A.); (Y.H.-S.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Public Health, Ashkelon Academic College, 12 Ben Tzvi St., Ashkelon 78211, Israel; (N.A.); (Y.H.-S.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Public Health, Ashkelon Academic College, 12 Ben Tzvi St., Ashkelon 78211, Israel; (N.A.); (Y.H.-S.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel;
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Choi JS, Kim JH, Park S, Lin M, Abdur-Rahman F, Mack WJ, Volker CCJ. Telemedicine in Otolaryngology During COVID-19: Patient and Physician Satisfaction. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 167:56-64. [PMID: 34491856 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211041921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine patient and physician satisfaction with telemedicine in otolaryngology during COVID-19 and identify associated factors. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary care center. METHODS Patient satisfaction was rated by patients (age ≥18 years) who had encounters from May to July 2020 (n = 407). Physician satisfaction was rated by 15 otolaryngologists for specific encounters delivered from May to June 2020 (n = 1011). Patient satisfaction was measured with a Press Ganey questionnaire and a Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire. Mean Press Ganey satisfaction scores of telemedicine encounters during COVID-19 were compared with the pre-COVID-19 Press Ganey scores from in-person encounters (n = 3059) to test a noninferiority hypothesis. Physician satisfaction was measured with a Provider Satisfaction Questionnaire. RESULTS The mean Press Ganey patient satisfaction score for telemedicine encounters was 94.5 (SD, 8.8), no worse than that for in-person encounters prior to COVID-19 at 93.7 (SD, 15.5; Δ = 0.8 [95% CI, -0.5 to 2.1, excluding the noninferiority margin of -1]). Encounters with videoconference (vs telephone) and patients reporting higher income were associated with higher Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire scores. Physician satisfaction scores during COVID-19 with telemedicine encounters were overall high at 83.3 (95% CI, 77.5-89.1), slightly lower when compared with the scores with in-person encounters at 88.4 (95% CI, 82.5-94.3; Δ = -5.2 [95% CI, -6.6 to -3.8]). Encounters with videoconference (vs telephone) and patients with English as a preferred language and follow-up visits were associated with higher Provider Satisfaction Questionnaire scores. CONCLUSIONS Telemedicine is a feasible alternative format in otolaryngology during COVID-19 with overall high patient and physician satisfaction. Patient satisfaction with telemedicine encounters during COVID-19 was no worse than in-person encounters prior to the pandemic. Physician satisfaction with telemedicine was relatively lower in comparison with in-person encounters.
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- Janet S Choi
- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Choi JS, Yin V, Wu F, Bhatt NK, O'Dell K, Johns M. Utility of Telemedicine for Diagnosis and Management of Laryngology-Related Complaints during COVID-19. Laryngoscope 2021; 132:831-837. [PMID: 34403152 PMCID: PMC8441886 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objectives/Hypothesis To investigate the concordance in diagnosis and management between initial telemedicine visits and subsequent in‐person visits with laryngoscopy for laryngology‐related complaints during COVID‐19. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Patients who presented to a tertiary care center with laryngology‐related complaints (voice, swallowing, airway, general throat complaints and others) and completed initial telemedicine visits and subsequent in‐person visits with laryngoscopy between March and October 2020 were included (n = 250). Preliminary diagnoses and managements provided during initial telemedicine visits were compared with the diagnoses and managements during subsequent in‐person visits with laryngoscopy. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to compare concordance rates in diagnosis and management by chief complaint categories after adjusting for relevant demographic and clinical factors. Results Overall concordance rates in diagnosis and management between the initial telemedicine visit and subsequent laryngoscopy exam were 86.1% and 93.7%, respectively. Mean (standard deviation) days until laryngoscopy from the initial visit were 21.2 (23.0). Concordance rates were not associated with patient's age, gender, preferred language, provider, telemedicine visit duration, or days until laryngoscopy. Management concordance rate was relatively lower among patients with general throat complaints in comparison with voice‐related complaints (odds ratio: 0.27; 95% confidence interval: 0.08–0.90). Management changes after laryngoscopy included need for further imaging, procedures, voice therapy, and referral to other specialists. Conclusion Concordance rates in diagnosis and management remained high between the initial telemedicine visit and subsequent in‐person visit with laryngoscopy for new patients presenting with laryngology‐related complaints during the COVID‐19 pandemic. While laryngoscopy is still essential to confirm diagnosis and provide appropriate management, telemedicine may be a feasible alternative to provide suitable empiric therapy until laryngoscopy can be safely performed. Level of Evidence 4 Laryngoscope, 132:831–837, 2022
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- Janet S Choi
- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- XXX, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- XXX, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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Eligibility for live, interactive otolaryngology telemedicine: 19-month experience before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan. Biomed J 2021; 44:582-588. [PMID: 34371224 PMCID: PMC8556875 DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2021.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background Unequal access to healthcare is a global medical problem. Telemedicine, recently made possible by technological advances, may mitigate this inequity. However, the usefulness of telemedicine for procedure-driven disciplines, such as otolaryngology, under infectious conditions (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic) is unknown. Methods Telemedicine was made legal in Taiwan by an amendment to the Physician Act in 2018. Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital was the first hospital in Taiwan to provide the telemedicine service by connecting to the Chenggong Branch of Taitung Hospital (CGBTH) in November 2018. This retrospective cohort study included all new and established otolaryngology outpatient consultations between November 2018 and May 2020 at CGBTH. The Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision codes, patient demographic data, and questionnaire data were obtained. Results The study included 123 patients with 218 encounters over 19 months. The majority of complaints were ear-related (52.6%). Overall, 49% of the encounters required a specialized procedure for diagnosis and treatment; of these, cerumen removal was the most common procedure. The patient subjective improvement rate increased over the study period (from 62.0% to 78.9%). The rates of return and case closure were both around 90% in 2018 and 2019. The number of otolaryngology consultations and rate of return declined after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the subjective improvement and case closure rates remained stable. The telemedicine service saved at least 2 h driving time per visit. Conclusion Telemedicine for otolaryngology is a promising approach for remote and underserved regions, as well as during an infectious disease pandemic.
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Alipour J, Hayavi-Haghighi MH. Opportunities and Challenges of Telehealth in Disease Management during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review. Appl Clin Inform 2021; 12:864-876. [PMID: 34528234 PMCID: PMC8443403 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an unexpected universal problem that has changed health care access across the world. Telehealth is an effective solution for health care delivery during disasters and public health emergencies. This study was conducted to summarize the opportunities and challenges of using telehealth in health care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A structured search was performed in the Web of Science, PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus databases, as well as the Google Scholar search engine, for studies published until November 4, 2020. The reviewers analyzed 112 studies and identified opportunities and challenges. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) protocols. Quality appraisal was done according to the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018. Thematic analysis was applied for data analysis. RESULTS A total of 112 unique opportunities of telehealth application during the pandemic were categorized into 4 key themes, such as (1) clinical, (2) organizational, (3) technical, and (4) social, which were further divided into 11 initial themes and 26 unique concepts. Furthermore, 106 unique challenges were categorized into 6 key themes, such as (1) legal, (2) clinical, (3) organizational, (40 technical, (5) socioeconomic, and (6) data quality, which were divided into 16 initial themes and 37 unique concepts altogether. The clinical opportunities and legal challenges were the most frequent opportunities and challenges, respectively. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the use of telehealth. This study could offer useful information to policymakers about the opportunities and challenges of implementing telehealth for providing accessible, safe, and efficient health care delivery to the patient population during and after COVID-19. Furthermore, it can assist policymakers to make informed decisions on implementing telehealth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by addressing the obstacles ahead.
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- Jahanpour Alipour
- Health Information Management, Health Information Technology Department, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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Allen AZ, Zhu D, Shin C, Glassman DT, Abraham N, Watts KL. Patient Satisfaction with Telephone Versus Video-Televisits: A Cross-Sectional Survey of an Urban, Multiethnic Population. Urology 2021; 156:110-116. [PMID: 34333039 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.05.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine differences between telephone and video-televisits and identify whether visit modality is associated with satisfaction in an urban, academic general urology practice. METHODS A cross sectional analysis of patients who completed a televisit at our urology practice (summer 2020) was performed. A Likert-based satisfaction telephone survey was offered to patients within 7 days of their televisit. Patient demographics, televisit modality (telephone vs video), and outcomes of the visit (eg follow-up visit scheduled, orders placed) were retrospectively abstracted from each chart and compared between the telephone and video cohorts. Multivariate regression analysis was used to evaluate variables associated with satisfaction while controlling for potential confounders. RESULTS A total of 269 patients were analyzed. 73% (196/269) completed a telephone televisit. Compared to the video cohort, the telephone cohort was slightly older (mean 58.8 years vs. 54.2 years, P = .03). There were no significant differences in the frequency of orders placed for medication changes, labs, imaging, or for in-person follow-up visits within 30 days between cohorts. Survey results showed overall 84.7% patients were satisfied, and there was no significant difference between the telephone and video cohorts. Visit type was not associated with satisfaction on multivariable analyses, while use of an interpreter [OR:8.13 (1.00-65.94); P = .05], labs ordered [OR:2.74 (1.12-6.70); P = .03] and female patient gender [OR:2.28 (1.03-5.03); P = .04] were significantly associated with satisfaction. CONCLUSION Overall, most patients were satisfied with their televisit. Additionally, telephone- and video-televisits were similar regarding patient opinions, patient characteristics, and visit outcome. Efforts to increase access and coverage of telehealth, particularly telephone-televisits, should continue past the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY; Department of Urology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY; Department of Gynecology, Urogynecology Division, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY; Department of Urology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.
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Kyriakoulis KG, Poulakou G, Nitsotolis T, Syrigos KN. Clinical examination practices and perceptions in the era of COVID-19. Expert Rev Respir Med 2021; 15:967-971. [PMID: 34109904 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2021.1941884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Introduction The art of clinical examination has been the cornerstone of medical practices since ancient years. Recent technological achievements and their overuse have led falsely to underestimation of their significance, which has been further questioned during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, due to concerns regarding exposure risk and use of personal protective equipment.Areas covered The role of clinical examination (namely chest examination) during the pandemic is discussed. Emerging evidence is being accumulated concerning alternatives to traditional practices. Telemedicine stands out as a promising tool, allowing inspection and interaction between physicians and patients, proved to be useful for many medical specialties but not enough for some others. Medical practices cannot remain the same in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet realistic strategies should be adopted for their optimal and safe implementation.Expert opinion The experiences of a dedicated Reference Center for COVID-19 along with a suggested algorithm for conducting clinical examinations are presented. According to our experience, an initial detailed clinical examination upon admission of each COVID-19 patient appears to be necessary. Then, vital signs and signs of respiratory distress using inspection should be checked frequently. A focused examination approach should be adopted, in case of new onset clinical problems.
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- Konstantinos G Kyriakoulis
- Third Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Gonzalez JN, Axiotakis LG, Yu VX, Gudis DA, Overdevest JB. Practice of Telehealth in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review in the Era of COVID-19. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 166:417-424. [PMID: 34003046 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211013751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred widespread adoption and advancement in telehealth activities, representing a marked change in otolaryngology practice patterns. The present study undertakes a scoping review of research focused on telehealth in otolaryngology (teleotolaryngology) to identify key themes and commonly utilized outcome measures that will assist future development in this growing field. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases and reference review. REVIEW METHODS Per guidelines of the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, we performed database queries using a comprehensive search strategy developed in collaboration with research librarians at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. We identified 596 unique references to undergo title and abstract review by 2 independent reviewers, leaving 439 studies for full-text review. RESULTS We included 285 studies for extraction of notable findings, leaving 262 unique studies after accounting for content overlap. We identified core outcome measures, including patient and provider satisfaction, costs and benefits, quality of care, feasibility, and access to care. Publication volume increased markedly over time, though only 4% of studies incorporated randomized study group assignment. Using an iterative approach to thematic development, we organized article content across 5 main themes: (1) exploration of teleotolaryngology evolution, (2) role in virtual clinical encounters, (3) applications in interdisciplinary care and educational initiatives, (4) emerging and innovative technologies, and (5) barriers to implementation. CONCLUSION This scoping review of teleotolaryngology documents its evolution and identifies current use cases, limitations, and emerging applications, providing a foundation from which to build future studies, inform policy decision making, and facilitate implementation where appropriate.
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- Joseph N Gonzalez
- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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The Research on Patient Satisfaction with Remote Healthcare Prior to and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18105338. [PMID: 34067818 PMCID: PMC8156025 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18105338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The issue of research on patient satisfaction with healthcare services took on a completely new dimension due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the developing telehealth services. This results from the fact that during the pandemic, remote healthcare was often the only possible form of care provision to the patient. The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially accelerated the implementation of remote healthcare in healthcare institutions and made it an essential tool for providing healthcare services. The objective of the literature review was to study the research on patient satisfaction with remote healthcare services prior to and during the pandemic. The study featured a literature review of electronic databases, such as: Medline, ProQuest, PubMED, Ebsco, Google Scholar, WoS. The identified empirical papers were classified in two groups concerning the research on patient satisfaction prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and were divided and descriptively synthesised. Certain limitations to the methodical quality of the research were demonstrated as result of the conducted analyses. It was also ascertained that researchers lack clarity on the method of defining and measuring satisfaction prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cetisli-Korkmaz N, Bilek F, Can-Akman T, Baskan E, Keser I, Dogru-Huzmeli E, Duray M, Aras B, Kilinc B. Rehabilitation strategies and neurological consequences in patients with COVID-19: part II. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2021.1907939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Kutahya, Turkey
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- School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey
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Kwok M, Hunn S, Tan H, Borschmann M. Diagnostic concordance of telemedicine for otolaryngology, head and neck surgery in regional Australia. ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:1668-1672. [PMID: 33890722 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as both a necessary and significant tool in the provision of safe and timely healthcare in the field of otolaryngology. Increased access to specialist care in a regional setting is an additional benefit. Variation in diagnostic accuracy of telehealth consultations may affect diagnosis and management. Therefore, our aim is to determine the diagnostic concordance of telemedicine for otolaryngology in an Australian regional setting with physical consultations. METHODS Retrospective review was conducted for all patients who received an initial telemedicine appointment over a 7-month period during the COVID-19 pandemic in regional Victoria, Australia. Data were collected regarding initial diagnosis and management from telemedicine consultations, subsequent physical appointment findings and management and intraoperative findings. Statistical analysis was performed using Prism (version 8.0, GraphPad). RESULTS Two hundred and fifty-nine patients were included. The most common conditions referred were for consideration of tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy (44.0%). Overall diagnostic concordance of the initial referrer was 63.3% and for telephone appointments, it was 81.9%. Concordance of recommended treatment plans between telephone and physical appointments was 96.9%. CONCLUSION Although physical appointments are an essential aspect of practice in OHNS, there are significant benefits of phone only telemedicine within the context of a global pandemic which were compounded by a regional setting. Paediatric patients were found to have the highest concordance of diagnosis and treatment plans.
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- Matthew Kwok
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Simon F, Plisson L, Heutte N, Leboulanger N, Barry B, Babin E, Parietti-Winkler C. [Ethical considerations in ENT during the COVID-19 pandemic: Qualitative analysis of open-ended questions]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 18:134-141. [PMID: 33897855 PMCID: PMC8057734 DOI: 10.1016/j.etiqe.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction La pandémie au coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 a profondément impacté la pratique des soignants. L’objectif est d’analyser les questionnements éthiques soulevés par la communauté ORL française pendant la première vague d’infections au COVID-19. Méthodes Un appel à témoignage a été lancé à propos des questionnements éthiques en ORL au mois d’avril 2020, avec quatre questions ouvertes standardisées : (i) les difficultés de prise en charge pour les patients COVID-19 positifs ; (ii) le retentissement de la crise sanitaire sur les patients COVID-19 négatifs ; (iii) la communication avec les équipes soignantes et/ou le personnel de consultation et de bloc ; et (iv) le traitement des informations par la presse et les instances nationales de l’ORL. Une analyse thématique de contenu a été effectuée en croisant avec les données épidémiologiques de chaque répondant. Résultats Trente et un réponses provenant de 13 départements français différents, dont 21 hospitaliers et 10 libéraux, âge médian de 45 ans et 17 hommes pour 14 femmes, ont été analysées. Les questionnements éthiques concernaient la prise en charge par les ORL des patients COVID-19 positifs, la modification des pratiques en consultation et au bloc opératoire, la crainte de perte de chance pour les patients COVID-19 négatifs, l’usage approprié des téléconsultations et du télétravail et les conséquences délétères des fausses informations pour le grand public. Conclusion En préparation de possibles futures pandémies, les aspects éthiques clés sont d’adapter la prise en charge des patients aux ressources et à la prévalence locale, et de diffuser des recommandations institutionnelles claires.
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- F Simon
- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie pédiatrique et chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, centre - université de Paris, AP-HP, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France
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- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU de Côte-de-Nacre, Caen, France
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- CETAPS EA 3832, université de Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie pédiatrique et chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, centre - université de Paris, AP-HP, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France
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- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard, Nord - université de Paris, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU de Côte-de-Nacre, Caen, France
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- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU d'hôpital Central, université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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Cetisli-Korkmaz N, Bilek F, Can-Akman T, Baskan E, Keser I, Dogru-Huzmeli E, Duray M, Aras B, Kilinc B. Rehabilitation strategies and neurological consequences in patients with COVID-19: part I. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2021.1908729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Kutahya, Turkey
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- School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey
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Ho K, Lauscher HN, Stewart K, Abu-Laban RB, Scheuermeyer F, Grafstein E, Christenson J, Sundhu S. Integration of virtual physician visits into a provincial 8-1-1 health information telephone service during the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive study of HealthLink BC Emergency iDoctor-in-assistance (HEiDi). CMAJ Open 2021; 9:E635-E641. [PMID: 34131026 PMCID: PMC8248563 DOI: 10.9778/cmajo.20200265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND British Columbia, like many jurisdictions, has a health information telephone service (8-1-1) to provide callers with information by registered nurses and help them decide whether to attend an emergency department or primary care clinic, or manage their concern at home. We describe a new service, HealthLink BC Emergency iDoctor-in-assistance (HEiDi), that partnered physicians available by videoconferencing with 8-1-1 registered nurses to support callers. METHODS From Apr. 6 to Aug. 2, 2020, all callers to the 8-1-1 telephone service (available to anyone in BC) categorized as "seek care within 24 hours" by registered nurses were eligible for referral to HEiDi. HEiDi physicians ("virtual physicians") connected directly with callers via desktop videoconferencing software, assessed their health complaint, provided advice and suggested care disposition. We conducted a descriptive study and collected demographic characteristics, health concern and disposition determined by the virtual physician. RESULTS HEiDi virtual physicians provided 7687 consultations. Most patients (n = 4439, 57.8%) were in the 20-64 age range, and 4814 (62.9%) were female. Common health concerns were related to gastroenterology (n = 1275, 16.6%), respiratory (n = 877, 11.4%) and dermatology (n = 874, 11.4%). From the 7531 calls with available data, 2548 (33.8%) callers were advised to attempt home treatment, 2885 (38.3%) to contact a primary care physician within 1 week, 1131 (15.0%) to attend an emergency department immediately and 538 (7.1%) to attend their primary provider now. INTERPRETATION We found that virtual physicians were able to advise nearly 3 out of 4 (72.1%) patients away from in-person emergency or clinic assessment and 1 in 7 (15.0%) to seek immediate emergency department care. Virtual physicians can provide an effective complement to a provincial health telephone system.
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- Kendall Ho
- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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- Digital Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Stewart), Department of Emergency Medicine, and Department of Emergency Medicine (Ho, Novak Lauscher, Abu-Laban, Grafstein, Christenson), Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia; BC Emergency Medicine Network (Ho, Abu-Laban, Christenson); Department of Emergency Medicine (Scheuermeyer), St Paul's Hospital and The University of British Columbia; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (Scheuermeyer), Vancouver, BC; HealthLink BC (Sundhu), Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health, Victoria, BC
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Gupta T, Gkiousias V, Bhutta MF. A systematic review of outcomes of remote consultation in ENT. Clin Otolaryngol 2021; 46:699-719. [PMID: 33754458 DOI: 10.1111/coa.13768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS Remote or tele-consultation has become an emerging modality of consultation in many specialities, including ENT. Advantages include increasing accessibility, potential to reduce costs and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced risk of infection transmission. Here, we systematically collate and synthesise the evidence base on outcomes from remote consultation in adult and paediatric ENT services. METHODS We performed a review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. We searched Medline and Embase for relevant articles. Outcomes include specific patient pathway efficiency measures (including number of healthcare visits, lead time, touch time and handoff), patient/clinician satisfaction, cost analysis and safety implications. RESULTS From 6325 articles screened, 53 met inclusion criteria. Publications included studies on remote consultation for initial, preoperative and follow-up assessment (including postoperative). In most instances, remote consultation reduced costs and time from referral to assessment and was associated with high patient satisfaction. However, a face-to-face follow-up appointment was required in 13%-72% of initial consultations, suggesting that remote consultation is only appropriate in selected cases. CONCLUSION Remote consultation is appropriate and preferable for ENT consultation in specific conditions and circumstances. Future research should look to better define those conditions and circumstances, and report using recognised quality standards and outcome measures.
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.,Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Falmer, Brighton, UK
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Antoun J, Brown DJ, Jones DJW, Sangala NC, Lewis RJ, Shepherd AI, McNarry MA, Mackintosh KA, Mason L, Corbett J, Saynor ZL. Understanding the Impact of Initial COVID-19 Restrictions on Physical Activity, Wellbeing and Quality of Life in Shielding Adults with End-Stage Renal Disease in the United Kingdom Dialysing at Home versus In-Centre and Their Experiences with Telemedicine. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3144. [PMID: 33803708 PMCID: PMC8002886 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Early in the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) containment strategy, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) were identified as extremely clinically vulnerable and subsequently asked to 'shield' at home where possible. The aim of this study was to investigate how these restrictions and the transition to an increased reliance on telemedicine within clinical care of people living with kidney disease impacted the physical activity (PA), wellbeing and quality of life (QoL) of adults dialysing at home (HHD) or receiving in-centre haemodialysis (ICHD) in the UK. Individual semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with adults receiving HHD (n = 10) or ICHD (n = 10), were transcribed verbatim and, subsequently, thematically analysed. As result of the COVID-19 restrictions, PA, wellbeing and QoL of people with ESRD were found to have been hindered. However, widespread support for the continued use of telemedicine was strongly advocated and promoted independence and satisfaction in patient care. These findings highlight the need for more proactive care of people with ESRD if asked to shield again, as well as increased awareness of safe and appropriate PA resources to help with home-based PA and emotional wellbeing.
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- Joe Antoun
- School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK; (J.A.); (D.J.B.); (A.I.S.); (J.C.)
- Academic Department of Renal Medicine, Wessex Kidney Centre, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK; (N.C.S.); (R.J.L.)
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- School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK; (J.A.); (D.J.B.); (A.I.S.); (J.C.)
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- School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AH, UK;
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- Academic Department of Renal Medicine, Wessex Kidney Centre, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK; (N.C.S.); (R.J.L.)
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- Academic Department of Renal Medicine, Wessex Kidney Centre, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK; (N.C.S.); (R.J.L.)
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- School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK; (J.A.); (D.J.B.); (A.I.S.); (J.C.)
- Academic Department of Renal Medicine, Wessex Kidney Centre, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK; (N.C.S.); (R.J.L.)
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- Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine Research Centre (A-STEM), School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK; (M.A.M.); (K.A.M.); (L.M.)
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- Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine Research Centre (A-STEM), School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK; (M.A.M.); (K.A.M.); (L.M.)
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- Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine Research Centre (A-STEM), School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK; (M.A.M.); (K.A.M.); (L.M.)
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- School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK; (J.A.); (D.J.B.); (A.I.S.); (J.C.)
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- School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK; (J.A.); (D.J.B.); (A.I.S.); (J.C.)
- Academic Department of Renal Medicine, Wessex Kidney Centre, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK; (N.C.S.); (R.J.L.)
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Nanda M, Sharma R. A Review of Patient Satisfaction and Experience with Telemedicine: A Virtual Solution During and Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health 2021; 27:1325-1331. [PMID: 33719577 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Aim: This article reviews the studies examining patients' perspective toward telemedicine and their preference for virtual health care services. Methods: An electronic literature search using PubMed was conducted to identify relevant research studies published between December 2019 and August 2020. Twenty-five studies were selected out of 1,041 studies based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, which highlight patients' satisfaction and experience with the use of telemedicine during the pandemic. Results: The findings based upon 48,144 surveyed patients and 146 providers in 12 different countries revealed high satisfaction with virtual encounters across a spectrum of diseases. Telemedicine was found satisfactory on various outcome measures, such as addressing patients' concerns, communication with health care providers, usefulness, and reliability. Most common advantages were time saved due to lesser traveling and waiting time, better accessibility, convenience, and cost efficiency. Age and sex did not significantly impact the satisfaction levels. Physicians and patients both showed a strong preference for continued usage and agreed upon telemedicine's potential to complement the regular health care services even after the pandemic. Technical challenges (reported in 10 studies) and lack of physical examination (reported in 13 studies) were the main limitations encountered in virtual visits. Conclusion: Long-term sustainability of telemedicine for all socioeconomic classes requires closer scrutiny of issues such as technology, training, reimbursement, data privacy, legal guidelines, and framework. Telemedicine must be adopted as a proactive strategy and scaled-up even beyond emergency usage due to its immense potential in complementing conventional health care services, such as diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, surveillance, and infection control.
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- Mehak Nanda
- University School of Management and Entrepreneurship, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- University School of Management and Entrepreneurship, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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Richards AE, Curley K, Christel L, Zhang N, Kouloumberis P, Kalani MA, Lyons MK, Neal MT. Patient satisfaction with telehealth in neurosurgery outpatient clinic during COVID-19 pandemic. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2020.101017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Doll EJ, Braden MN, Thibeault SL. COVID-19 and Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Practice of Voice and Upper Airway Disorders. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 30:63-74. [PMID: 33332145 PMCID: PMC8740584 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Purpose Evaluation and management of voice and upper airway disorders in adults and children, by speech-language pathologists worldwide, have been significantly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondary to the pathogenic nature of the virus in the respiratory tract and upper airway, it is essential that speech-language pathologists who specialize in these disorders are knowledgeable of current practices to provide evidence-based care while minimizing viral transmission. Understanding how and when SARS-CoV-2 spreads is critical to the development of effective infection prevention within clinical practices. Method We established an evidence-based clinical practice guide for clinicians working with voice and upper airway through a comprehensive evaluation of peer-reviewed journals, non-peer-reviewed manuscripts on preprint servers, national health guidelines, and published and online consensus statements and emerging data. Emphasis was placed on risk mitigation for viral transmission via safe clinical practices, including evaluative procedures, therapy including telehealth, personal protective equipment, room, staffing, and distancing considerations. Results/Conclusions While knowledge relevant to viral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly evolving, there is a paucity of literature specific to the evaluation and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders. Within these confines and given the potentially significant high risk of infection secondary to the nature of COVID-19, we summarize current considerations and recommend best practices that maximize risk mitigation whereby ensuring patient and provider safety.
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