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Bruce CR, Klahn S, Randle L, Li X, Sayali K, Johnson B, Gomez M, Howard M, Schwartz R, Sasangohar F. Impacts of an Acute Care Telenursing Program on Discharge, Patient Experience, and Nursing Experience: Retrospective Cohort Comparison Study. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e54330. [PMID: 38573753 PMCID: PMC11027046 DOI: 10.2196/54330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite widespread growth of televisits and telemedicine, it is unclear how telenursing could be applied to augment nurse labor and support nursing. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated a large-scale acute care telenurse (ACTN) program to support web-based admission and discharge processes for hospitalized patients. METHODS A retrospective, observational cohort comparison was performed in a large academic hospital system (approximately 2100 beds) in Houston, Texas, comparing patients in our pilot units for the ACTN program (telenursing cohort) between June 15, 2022, and December 31, 2022, with patients who did not participate (nontelenursing cohort) in the same units and timeframe. We used a case mix index analysis to confirm comparable patient cases between groups. The outcomes investigated were patient experience, measured using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (HCAHCPS) survey; nursing experience, measured by a web-based questionnaire with quantitative multiple-choice and qualitative open-ended questions; time of discharge during the day (from electronic health record data); and duration of discharge education processes. RESULTS Case mix index analysis found no significant case differences between cohorts (P=.75). For the first 4 units that rolled out in phase 1, all units experienced improvement in at least 4 and up to 7 HCAHCPS domains. Scores for "communication with doctors" and "would recommend hospital" were improved significantly (P=.03 and P=.04, respectively) in 1 unit in phase 1. The impact of telenursing in phases 2 and 3 was mixed. However, "communication with doctors" was significantly improved in 2 units (P=.049 and P=.002), and the overall rating of the hospital and the "would recommend hospital" scores were significantly improved in 1 unit (P=.02 and P=04, respectively). Of 289 nurses who were invited to participate in the survey, 106 completed the nursing experience survey (response rate 106/289, 36.7%). Of the 106 nurses, 101 (95.3%) indicated that the ACTN program was very helpful or somewhat helpful to them as bedside nurses. The only noticeable difference between the telenursing and nontelenursing cohorts for the time of day discharge was a shift in the volume of patients discharged before 2 PM compared to those discharged after 2 PM at a hospital-wide level. The ACTN admissions averaged 12 minutes and 6 seconds (SD 7 min and 29 s), and the discharges averaged 14 minutes and 51 seconds (SD 8 min and 10 s). The average duration for ACTN calls was 13 minutes and 17 seconds (SD 7 min and 52 s). Traditional cohort standard practice (nontelenursing cohort) of a bedside nurse engaging in discharge and admission processes was 45 minutes, consistent with our preimplementation time study. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that ACTN programs are feasible and associated with improved outcomes for patient and nursing experience and reducing time allocated to admission and discharge education.
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- Houston Methodist, Houston, TX, United States
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- Houston Methodist, Houston, TX, United States
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Youssef Y, Fellmer F, Gehlen T, Estel K, Tsitsilonis S, Maerdian S, Digitalisierung AG, Back DA. Joint and Functional Examinations in the Orthopaedic and Traumatological Video Consultation - What is Currently Possible? Z Orthop Unfall 2024; 162:149-165. [PMID: 36473487 DOI: 10.1055/a-1957-5763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, video consultations have gained importance in orthopaedic and traumatological departments. In current literature, different adaptations of classic joint and functional examinations have been described for the virtual examination. METHODOLOGY A systematic review of current literature on adaptations for the virtual joint and functional examination in orthopaedics and trauma surgery was performed over PubMed (January 2010 to April 2021). The identified examination methods were then summarised systematically according to body region and pathology. Each examination was then described in detail and depicted in an exemplary picture. RESULTS In total 17 articles were identified and included in the analysis. Most of the examinations employed classical examination methods which were adapted so that they could be performed by the patient independently. Everyday items were described as supporting tools. In five publications, orthopaedic examinations performed in video consultations were compared to the classical examination. Results of functional examinations showed less agreement with results of classical orthopaedic examinations when compared to inspection and ROM-testing. CONCLUSION Current literature offers a substantial repertoire of examination options that can be used in the orthopaedic and traumatological video consultation. The reported examinations are mostly oriented to classical orthopaedic examinations. In future digital examinations have to be validated and possibly further adapted in future.
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- Yasmin Youssef
- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
- AG Digitalisierung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Septisch-Rekonstruktive Chirurgie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- AG Digitalisierung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland
- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- AG Digitalisierung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Septisch-Rekonstruktive Chirurgie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- AG Digitalisierung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland
- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- AG Digitalisierung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland
- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- AG Digitalisierung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland
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- AG Digitalisierung, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Septisch-Rekonstruktive Chirurgie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Cook AK, Papp BM, Kalpakjian CZ, Daunter AK. Visual aid for pediatric virtual musculoskeletal exams: A Barbie girl in a telehealth world. PM R 2024; 16:356-362. [PMID: 38545718 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.13167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Telehealth is rapidly advancing, yet musculoskeletal physical examinations pose a unique challenge with limited clinically tested tools. OBJECTIVE To measure whether visual aid use improves accuracy and efficiency of musculoskeletal exam maneuvers within a mock pediatric telehealth encounter. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING Mock telehealth encounter. PARTICIPANTS A total of 30 volunteer dyads of children aged 4-17 years old and their parent/guardian. To be eligible to participate, the parent/guardian was required to speak and read English proficiently and have access to Zoom technology on a personal electronic device. INTERVENTION The control group received verbal prompts to complete 12 musculoskeletal exam maneuvers. The intervention group had the addition of a Barbie (Mattel) visual aid. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcomes were accuracy (number of completed maneuvers) and efficiency (total verbal prompts, total time). Secondary outcomes were ratings of comfort using telehealth technology, ease of understanding, and perceived usefulness of the visual aid. Standard multiple regression analysis was employed, with significance defined as a p value <.05. RESULTS The intervention group completed an average of 11.67 ± 0.7 maneuvers versus 11.27 ± 1.0 in the control group (p = .21), 13:31 ± 4.02 total time (mm:ss) versus 14:47 ± 4:04 (p = .05), and 4.87 ± 4.4 verbal prompts versus 8.40 ± 4.6 (p = .04), respectively. The overall model of group allocation controlling for age was not statistically significant for total maneuvers (p = .255), total time (p = .061) or total verbal prompts (p = .095). However, group allocation significantly predicted total verbal prompts (p = .032), with participants in the intervention group requiring an average of 4.1 fewer prompts. All participants in the intervention group rated the visual aid as 'definitely helpful'. CONCLUSION Visual aid use improved virtual musculoskeletal exam maneuver ease and efficiency in a pediatric population.
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- Alyssa K Cook
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Aizer J. Evaluating Virtual Settings for Learning in Rheumatology. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2024; 76:441-443. [PMID: 37842743 DOI: 10.1002/acr.25261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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De La Torre A, Diaz P, Perdomo R. Analysis of the virtual healthcare model in Latin America: a systematic review of current challenges and barriers. Mhealth 2024; 10:20. [PMID: 38689618 PMCID: PMC11058594 DOI: 10.21037/mhealth-23-47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Background The virtual care model can be used in all aspects of healthcare, such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of most medical and surgical conditions. The objective of this study was to identify the current barriers to implementing and consolidating the virtual healthcare model, of "telemedicine", in Latin American countries. Methods A systematic review was conducted through four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Virtual Health, including articles in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. A combination of Boolean operators was used with the terms "telemedicine", "telehealth", "telecare", "home care services", "remote care" and the name of each Latin American country. Articles published from January 2020 to January 2023 that reported on the barriers and challenges of using the virtual care model were included. Results Nineteen articles were included. Brazil (n=5) and Argentina (n=4) were the countries where there was the greatest interest to explore barriers to virtual care. The barriers identified were categorized into five main themes: (I) technological and technical issues; (II) absence of a physical examination; (III) patient's negative perceptions; (IV) negative perceptions among healthcare professionals; and (V) structural obstacles and those associated with the healthcare system. The main obstacles reported were connectivity problems, lack of a complete physical examination, issues of privacy, high risk of medical malpractice, and absence of local regulation. Conclusions The virtual care model is a safe and cost-effective alternative for the delivery of health services, with multiple benefits for patients and their families. The indication for the use of virtual care should be based on a risk model for patient prioritization. Likewise, the analysis of the main barriers and benefits is fundamental to consolidating this model of care and ensuring its expansion in the region.
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Scheermesser M, Baumgartner D, Nast I, Bansi J, Kool J, Bischof P, Bauer CM. Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6598. [PMID: 38503795 PMCID: PMC10951291 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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A prototype system aimed at improving arm function and trunk control after stroke has been developed that combines mixed-reality (MR) feedback with a mobile seat system (Holoreach). The purpose of this study was to assess the usability of Holoreach in a rehabilitation setting from both the patient and therapist perspective. Ten therapists (eight physiotherapists and two occupational therapists) used the device in their regular therapy programs for fifteen stroke patients with trunk control issues. Each patient received four individual therapy sessions with the device performed under the supervision of the therapist. Therapists and patients kept therapy diaries and used customized questionnaires. At the end of the study two focus groups were conducted to further assess usability. Generally, the prototype system is suitable for training trunk and arm control. The therapists expressed overall positive views on the impact of Holoreach. They characterized it as new, motivating, fresh, joyful, interesting, and exciting. All therapists and 80% of the patients agreed with the statement that training with Holoreach is beneficial for rehabilitation. Nonetheless, improvements are required in the hardware and software, and design. The prototype system contributes at various levels to the rapidly evolving advances in neurorehabilitation, particularly regarding the practical aspect of exercise delivery.
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- M Scheermesser
- School of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- School of Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Systems IMES, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Kliniken-Valens, Research and Development, Rehabilitation Centre Valens, Taminaplatz 1, 7317, Valens, Switzerland
- Department of Health, Physiotherapy, OST-University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland, Rosenbergstrasse 59, 9001, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Kliniken-Valens, Research and Development, Rehabilitation Centre Valens, Taminaplatz 1, 7317, Valens, Switzerland
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- School of Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Systems IMES, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland.
- Lake Lucerne Institute, Seestrasse 18, 6354, Vitznau, Switzerland.
- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, University of Jyväskylä, PO Box 35, 40014, Jyvaskyla, Finland.
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Bardwell A, Crowe CS, Rhee PC. Limb spasticity and telemedicine consultation for reconstructive surgery: patient perspectives of surgical assessment. J Osteopath Med 2024; 0:jom-2023-0235. [PMID: 38501736 DOI: 10.1515/jom-2023-0235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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CONTEXT Spasticity is characterized by increased muscle tone and stretch reflexes, often caused by an upper motor neuron (UMN) syndrome. Many patients live with their dysfunction of their upper or lower limbs for many years and are managed by a multidisciplinary team including physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, and/or physical therapists in an attempt to decrease their spasticity and enhance their quality of life. Reconstructive surgery is a treatment option for many patients living with spasticity. The goal of surgery is to permanently decrease their spastic tone and improve their quality of life. Spastic hemiplegia or hemiparesis is an area of orthopedic surgery that is uniquely suited to telemedicine evaluation. Telemedicine visits can lower the threshold for patients to obtain consultation, receive second opinions, and determine whether traveling for an in-person assessment might be worthwhile, particular to larger medical centers. OBJECTIVES The objective of our study was to characterize patient perceptions of telemedicine consultation for spasticity surgery and to determine its effectiveness for indicating reconstructive procedures. METHODS An electronic survey consisting of 16 questions was distributed to all patients after the virtual consultation from April 2020 to September 2022 as part of a neuro-orthopedic evaluation. Domains of inquiry included patient demographic and diagnosis information, satisfaction with provider assessment, ease of use, appointment preference, and whether surgery was eventually performed. Identifying information was voluntarily provided by patients and allowed for survey data to be linked to the medical record. Patients were included in the study if they were diagnosed with upper and/or lower extremity spasticity, were evaluated by telemedicine visit, and were over the age of 18. They were excluded from the study if they were evaluated for any condition aside from spasticity or returned an incomplete survey. Patients who completed the survey were prospectively followed through December 2022 to determine whether a subsequent in-person visit was pursued and/or reconstructive surgery was performed. RESULTS A total of 19 of 36 patients completed surveys, for a response rate of 52.7 %. Nearly all (94.7 %, n=18) patients felt that the provider expressed maximal concern for patient questions/worries, included them in decisions regarding care, and appropriately discussed treatment strategies. Similarly, the majority (89.5 %, n=17) were maximally satisfied with explanations about their condition and would recommend the care provider to others. Most patients (84.2 %, n=16) also felt that the ease of communication via the virtual platform was very good. All patients were eventually indicated for and subsequently underwent reconstructive surgery for spasticity. CONCLUSIONS Spasticity patients were overwhelmingly satisfied with their initial virtual consultation as an alternative to face-to-face visits. Telemedicine provides a clinical opportunity for seeking information about spasticity surgery and offers a cost-effective and convenient option for patients who find travel to specialty centers prohibitive.
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- Abigail Bardwell
- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Clinical Investigation Facility, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Travis Air Force Base, CA, USA
- 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Nast I, Scheermesser M, Ernst M, Sommer B, Schmid P, Weisenhorn M, E B, Gomez D, Iten P, von Wartburg A, Frey W, Lünenburger L, Bauer C. Usability of a visual feedback system to assess and improve movement disorders related to neck pain: Perceptions of physical therapists and patients. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26931. [PMID: 38434337 PMCID: PMC10907800 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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A prototype visual feedback system has been developed to assess and improve movement disorders related to neck pain. The aim of this study was to assess the usability of the prototype in a rehabilitation setting. Twelve physical therapists integrated the device into their regular therapy programs for 24 neck pain patients with movement disorders. Each patient performed three individual therapy sessions with the device under physical therapist supervision. Usability was assessed by the physical therapists and patients using therapy diaries, the System Usability Scale, and focus group or personal interviews. Based on an overall usability rating of marginally acceptable, the visual feedback system was generally found to be a device with the potential to assess and train neck pain patients but needs improvement. To become a useful adjunct to regular physical therapy, improvements in the hardware and software, and further system developments are required.
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- I. Nast
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Professions, Institute of Physiotherapy, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Professions, Institute of Physiotherapy, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Professions, Institute of Physiotherapy, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Professions, Institute of Physiotherapy, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering, Institute of Signal Processing and Wireless Communications, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering, Institute of Signal Processing and Wireless Communications, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital, Winterthur Brauerstrasse 15, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital, Winterthur Brauerstrasse 15, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
- Physiowerk Aadorf, Hauptstrasse 47, 8355, Aadorf, Switzerland
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- Hocoma AG, Industriestrasse 4, 8604, Volketswil, Switzerland
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- Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zürich, Switzerland
- Clinic Hirslanden, Klinik Hirslanden, Dr. med. Walter O. Frey, Witellikerstrasse 40, 8032, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Hocoma AG, Industriestrasse 4, 8604, Volketswil, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Professions, Institute of Physiotherapy, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
- Lake Lucerne Institute, Seestrasse 18, 6354, Vitznau, Switzerland
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Bovonratwet P, Song J, LaValva SM, Chen AZ, Ondeck NT, Blevins JL, Su EP. Telemedicine in Arthroplasty Patients: Which Factors Are Associated With High Satisfaction? Arthroplast Today 2024; 25:101285. [PMID: 38261888 PMCID: PMC10796800 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2023.101285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Background During the initial coronavirus pandemic lockdown period, remote hip and knee arthroplasty care was heavily employed out of necessity. However, data on patient satisfaction with telemedicine specific to hip and knee arthroplasty patients remains unknown. Methods All patients who had a telemedicine visit in the hip and knee arthroplasty department and completed a telemedicine satisfaction survey at a specialty hospital from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, were identified. Patient satisfaction with telemedicine, gauged through a series of questions, were analyzed and evaluated over time. Independent factors associated with high satisfaction, defined as the "Top Box" response to the survey question "Likelihood of your recommending our video visit service to others," were identified. Results Overall, 29,003 patients who had an in-person or telemedicine visit in the hip and knee arthroplasty department during the study period were identified. During the initial coronavirus pandemic lockdown period, defined as April 1, 2020-May 31, 2020, rate of overall telemedicine utilization was approximately 84%. After the initial lockdown period, the rate of overall telemedicine utilization was approximately 8% of all visits per month. Average satisfaction scores for a series of 14 questions were consistently above 4.5 out of 5. Multivariable regression revealed younger age, particularly 18-64 years old, to be the only independent factor associated with high satisfaction with telemedicine. The rate of high satisfaction remained statistically similar throughout the study period (P > .05). Conclusions Patient satisfaction with telemedicine was consistently high in various domains and remained high throughout the study period, regardless of loosened pandemic restrictions. This technology will most likely continue to be utilized, but perhaps it should be targeted at patients younger than 65 years of age.
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- Patawut Bovonratwet
- The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- The Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Baker WF, Kwan SA, Radack T, Rivlin M. Use of Telemedicine Among Hand Surgeons and Their Patients. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:23-27. [PMID: 37530688 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Initially designed to address geographic obstacles to patient care, reliance on telemedicine rapidly increased during the coronavirus pandemic. The purpose of this study was to analyze the proficiency of computer and mobile device usage among a cohort of surgeons and their patients who either used telemedicine or had in-person visits. METHODS We retrospectively identified patients who had an outpatient telemedicine visit (T group), or in-person visit (NT group) with a hand and wrist orthopedic surgeon, between March 2020 and July 2020. These patients and their surgeons were sent the Computer Proficiency Questionnaire (CPQ-12) and the Mobile Device Questionnaire (MDPQ-16) via email. A total of 602 survey responses were collected, 279 of which belonged to patients in the T group and 323 to patients in the NT group. RESULTS The two groups were similar in demographics, including age and sex. Scores on the CPQ-12 and MDPQ-16 did not significantly differ between the two groups. In the patient sample, there was no correlation between CPQ-12 and MDPQ-16 scores and the proportion of telehealth visits. The orthopedic surgeon group also had no observed correlation between the CPQ-12 and MDPQ-16 scores and number or proportion of telemedicine visits. CONCLUSIONS Overall proficiency with computer and mobile devices was not correlated with the likelihood of patients or orthopedic surgeons using telemedicine visits. Patient selection appears to be driven by other factors, which could include limitations in transportation, convenience, and time constraints. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Orthopedic surgeons should continue to offer telehealth visits to their patients regardless of estimated capabilities with electronic devices of both the patient and the surgeon.
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- William F Baker
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Health New Jersey, Stratford, NJ
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Health New Jersey, Stratford, NJ
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute - Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Microvascular Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA.
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Secourgeon A, Bigot P, Martin L, Lebdai S. [Prospective controlled study evaluating teleconsultation and tele-semiology for the management of renal colic]. Prog Urol 2023; 33:1033-1040. [PMID: 37806910 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2023.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Physical examination appears to be a limiting factor of teleconsultation (TC). We evaluated the feasibility of self-percussion of the lumbar fossae (sPLF) and TC for simple renal colic (SRC) in comparison with a face-to-face consultation (FC). MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed a comparative prospective study in two steps. First: evaluation of the quality of an sPLF on a standardized patient in TC, without and with tutorial. Secondarily: evaluation of a TC and a FC for a SRC with a standardized patient in real conditions. Evaluation using objective clinical scores and qualitative scales by an observer, the standardized patient and the practitioner himself. RESULTS Forty-two practitioners were included in the study. In the absence of a tutorial, the sPLF was most often "poorly done". The tutorial led to a significant improvement in the quality of sPLF. There was no difference in diagnostic and therapeutic performance among senior physicians between TC and FC. The therapeutic performances of the interns were significantly lower in TC without his being aware of it. The qualitative scores were significantly lower in TC vs FC according to the practitioners, the standardized patient and the observer. CONCLUSION An sPLF is feasible but its practice should be taught. Unlike interns, senior physicians were able to perform a TC comparable to FC for the management of SRC. TC and telesemiology therefore require dedicated training and an experienced practitioner. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2
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- A Secourgeon
- Service d'urologie, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France.
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- Service d'urologie, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France
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- Service de dermatologie, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France; Centre de simulation All'Sims, CHU et Université d'Angers, Angers, France
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- Service d'urologie, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France; Centre de simulation All'Sims, CHU et Université d'Angers, Angers, France
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McConnell M, Kumar P, Mullur R. The Virtual Visit: A Telehealth Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents Featuring a Virtual Physical Examination. J Grad Med Educ 2023; 15:582-586. [PMID: 37781440 PMCID: PMC10539141 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-22-00635.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals were obligated to adapt to virtual care. Most resident physicians had no formal telehealth training. The virtual physical examination remained underutilized. Objective We describe a needs assessment leading to the creation of a telehealth curriculum for internal medicine (IM) and internal medicine pediatric (IM/P) residents, and report changes in residents' confidence level as well as feasibility data. We hypothesized that residents' confidence in delivering virtual care would significantly improve after implementing a telehealth curriculum. Methods A needs-based assessment for all University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) IM and IM/P residents was conducted in July 2020. Specific competencies were identified: (1) telehealth legal guidelines; (2) virtual physical examination; (3) health equity; and (4) telehealth chronic disease management. The curriculum was presented via 3 synchronous interactive online interventions between November 2020 and March 2021. Pre- and post-intervention learner assessments were conducted. Results Out of all 180 residents, 146 UCLA IM and IM/P residents completed pre- and post-Virtual Physical Examination curriculum surveys, which were not uniquely linked to individuals. Residents reported statistically significant increased confidence levels in performing a targeted virtual physical examination (P<.001; 95% CI 0.97-1.35), engaging patients or caregivers to assist in virtual examinations (P<.001; 95% CI 0.76-1.21), and using remote monitoring devices (P<.001; 95% CI 0.58-1.03). Conclusions Our results demonstrate that, within our IM and IM/P residency programs, a formalized telehealth curriculum significantly improved residents' confidence in delivering virtual care.
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- Megan McConnell
- Megan McConnell, MD, is Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
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- Puneet Kumar, MD, is Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine; and
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- Rashmi Mullur, MD, is Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, and Chief of Telehealth, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles
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Gately ME, Metcalf EE, Waller DE, McLaren JE, Chamberlin ES, Hawley CE, Venegas M, Dryden EM, O’Connor MK, Moo LR. Caregiver Support Role in Occupational Therapy Video Telehealth: A Scoping Review. Top Geriatr Rehabil 2023; 39:253-265. [PMID: 37901356 PMCID: PMC10601380 DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0000000000000409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Caregiver involvement may facilitate patient participation in occupational therapy (OT) video telehealth. However, little is known about the extent to which caregivers participate and what they do. This scoping review aims to, 1) describe the caregiver role supporting patient participation in OT video telehealth, and, 2) identify barriers and facilitators to caregiver involvement. Findings reveal caregiver involvement in a range of OT evaluation and intervention processes, with details on what caregivers did overall lacking. Barriers and facilitators are also described. This study underscores the need for clear and robust descriptions of caregiver participation to increase best practices in video telehealth.
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- Megan E. Gately
- VA Bedford Health Care System, New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Bedford, MA, USA
- Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Boston, MA, USA
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, National Center for PTSD, Dissemination and Training Division, Menlo Park, CA, USA
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- VA Portland Health Care System, Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC), Portland, OR, USA
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- VA Bedford Health Care System, New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Bedford, MA, USA
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- VA Bedford Health Care System, New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Bedford, MA, USA
- VA Bedford Health Care System, VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Bedford, MA, USA
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- VA Bedford Health Care System, New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Bedford, MA, USA
- Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Boston, MA, USA
- VA Bedford Health Care System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Bedford, MA, USA
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- VA Bedford Health Care System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Bedford, MA, USA
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- VA Bedford Health Care System, New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Bedford, MA, USA
- Boston University School of Medicine, Neurology Department, Boston, MA, USA
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- VA Bedford Health Care System, New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Bedford, MA, USA
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Unit, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Moretti L, Bizzoca D, Farì G, Caricato A, Angiulli F, Cassano GD, Solarino G, Moretti B. Bari Shoulder Telemedicine Examination Protocol (B-STEP): A Standard Protocol for Personalized Remote Shoulder Examination. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1159. [PMID: 37511772 PMCID: PMC10381873 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13071159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed many aspects of the traditional functioning of health systems all around the world. In Italy, as reported by the CIO, compared to the previous year, there was a significant reduction in 2020 in overall outpatient activities by up to 75%. These data support the need for telemedicine, which represents a current challenge and can no longer be postponed in the future. This study aims to elaborate on a possible model for remote shoulder examination based on traditional tests to improve the quality of telemedicine in orthopedic and rehabilitation. Between May 2020 and November 2020, ten orthopedic surgeons individually examined six patients with a known shoulder disorder, both in hospital and via webcam according to the previously shared protocol (B-STEP). According to the 10 observers, completing 100% of the ASES score and at least 87.5% of the Constant score is possible. Shoulder ROM and many specific tests are also reproducible via webcam, but with less sensitivity, according to the subjective opinion of observers. The B-STEP is a useful protocol for the standardization of the objective examination of the shoulder via webcam. Further studies are necessary to determine if the B-STEP protocol is useful for diagnosing pathology in unknown patients and evaluating its sensitivity and specificity for each pathology.
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- Lorenzo Moretti
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, AOUC Policlinico di Bari, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, AOUC Policlinico di Bari, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, AOUC Policlinico di Bari, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, AOUC Policlinico di Bari, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, AOUC Policlinico di Bari, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, AOUC Policlinico di Bari, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, AOUC Policlinico di Bari, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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Factor S, Snopik PG, Albagli A, Rath E, Amar E, Atlan F, Morag G. The "Selfie Test": A Novel Test for the Diagnosis of Lateral Epicondylitis. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1159. [PMID: 37374364 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is one of the most diagnosed elbow pathologies. The purpose of this study was to determine the diagnostic test accuracy of a new test (selfie test) for the diagnosis of LE. Methods: Medical data were collected from adult patients who presented with LE symptoms and ultrasound findings that supported the diagnosis. Patients underwent a physical examination, including provocative tests for diagnosis as well as the selfie test, and were asked to fill out the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) questionnaire and subjectively rate the activity of their affected elbow. Results: Thirty patients were included in this study (seventeen females, 57%). The mean age was 50.1 years old (range of 35 to 68 years). The average duration of symptoms was 7 ± 3.1 months (range of 2 to 14 months). The mean PRTEE score was 61.5 ± 16.1 (range of 35 to 98), and the mean subjective elbow score was 63 ± 14.2 (range of 30 to 80). Mill's, Maudsley's, Cozen's, and the selfie tests had sensitivities of 0.867, 0.833, 0.967, and 0.933, respectively, with corresponding positive predictive values of 0.867, 0.833, 0.967, and 0.933. Conclusions: The selfie test's active nature, which allows patients to perform the assessment themselves, could be a valuable addition to the diagnostic process, potentially improving the accuracy of the diagnosis of LE (levels of evidence: IV).
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- Shai Factor
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weitzman St., Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weitzman St., Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weitzman St., Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weitzman St., Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weitzman St., Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weitzman St., Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6423906, Israel
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Vomer RP, York E, DeMatas K, Shah NP, Larick RS, Punj M, Rosario-Concepcion RA, Pujalte GGA. Telemedicine Evaluation of Hip Ailments. Cureus 2023; 15:e38900. [PMID: 37303331 PMCID: PMC10257509 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telemedicine has provided new means of patient care while still allowing for physical examination and history to be obtained. Hip ailments are a common musculoskeletal problem leading to limited function. Today, we lack a standardized telemedicine hip evaluation protocol. Aim The aim of this manuscript is to provide an efficient means of extracting relevant information while performing telemedicine examinations of the hip. Methods The authors have created a step-by-step evaluation guide for physicians to evaluate hip complaints, including inspection, palpation, range of motion, strength testing, functional assessment, gait analysis, and special testing, with images of each maneuver. Results We have developed a table of evaluation questions and instructions and a glossary of images of each maneuver to facilitate hip examination via telemedicine. Conclusions This manuscript provides a structured template for performing a telehealth examination of hip ailments.
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- Rock P Vomer
- Family Medicine/Research, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, Jacksonville, USA
- Department of Family and Community Health/Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA
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- Family Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, USA
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- Family Medicine/Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, Jacksonville, USA
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- Family and Community Medicine, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, Jacksonville , USA
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- Family and Community Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, USA
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- Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, Jacksonville, USA
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- Family Medicine/Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, Jacksonville, USA
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Booth MW, Riegler V, King JS, Barrack RL, Hannon CP. Patients' Perceptions of Remote Monitoring and App-based Rehabilitation Programs: A Comparison of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)00388-1. [PMID: 37088222 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Remote monitoring rehabilitation programs are new technologies growing in popularity for patients undergoing lower extremity total joint arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to assess the patients' perceptions of these technologies. METHODS Patients who underwent total hip (THA), knee arthroplasty (TKA), and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) from September 2020 to February 2022 and participated in a clinical study utilizing remote monitoring and an app-based rehabilitation program were given a questionnaire three months postoperatively to assess their perceptions of these technologies. There were 166 patients who completed the survey (42 THA; 106 TKA; 18 UKA). RESULTS There were 92% of patients who found the technology easy to use. A majority of patients felt the technologies motivated them. The TKA/UKA patients felt more strongly that these technologies allowed the surgeon to monitor their recovery closely (81.9% v. 65.9%; P=0.009). There were 85% of THA patients and 94.5% of TKA/UKA patients recommended these technologies. The THA patients felt more strongly that digital rehabilitation could completely replace in-person physical therapy compared to TKA/UKA patients (85.4% v. 41.3%; P<0.001). A majority (83%) of patients recommended a combination of inpatient and technology-assisted rehabilitation (THA 90.2%; 84.4% TKA/UKA). CONCLUSIONS The THA and TKA/UKA patients found remote monitoring rehabilitation easy to use, increased motivation, and recommend it to other patients undergoing lower extremity arthroplasty. They recommend a combination of technology and in-person rehabilitation postoperatively. The THA patients felt these technologies could replace in-person rehabilitation programs.
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- Matthew W Booth
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, 660S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, 660S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, 660S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, 660S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, 660S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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Vomer RP, York E, Rayghan LS, Jethwa T, Montero DP, Nguyen CQ, Pujalte GGA. Telemedicine Examination of the Knee. Cureus 2023; 15:e37009. [PMID: 37139029 PMCID: PMC10150838 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in rapid healthcare system adaptations, including the acceptance of telemedicine in primary care. In the case of knee ailments, among the most common problems encountered in primary care, telemedicine provides a literal window to observe the patient performing functional activities. Despite its potential, there is a lack of standardized protocols for data collection. The purpose of this article is to provide a step-by-step protocol to aid in performing a telemedicine examination of the knee. Methods This article provides a step-by-step guide for a telehealth examination of the knee. Results A step-by-step examination of how to structure a telemedicine evaluation of the knee. A glossary of images of each maneuver has been included to demonstrate the components of the examination. Additionally, a table of questions and possible answers were included to help guide the provider through a knee examination. Conclusion This article provides a structured and efficient means of extracting clinically relevant information during telemedicine examinations of the knee.
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Lane J, David K, Ramarao J, Ward K, Raghuraman S, Waheed M, Lau AY. Translating primary care to telehealth: analysis of in-person consultations on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. BJGP Open 2023; 7:BJGPO.2022.0123. [PMID: 36450404 DOI: 10.3399/bjgpo.2022.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on primary care, resulting in rapid uptake of telehealth. Patients with chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), relied heavily on telehealth consultations during this period. It is important to assess whether tasks observed during T2DM or CVD in-person consultations are translatable to telehealth. AIM To explore the extent to which in-person GP consultations are translatable to telehealth for patients with T2DM or CVD. DESIGN & SETTING This study screened 281 GP consultations conducted in 2017 within the UK general practice setting for consultations pertaining to T2DM or CVD. Seventeen in-person consultations (in deidentified video and transcript) were selected for further analysis. METHOD Detailed reporting of tasks, physical artefacts, and physical examinations observed during in-person GP consultations. A new scoring method, applying two key metrics, supporting definitions and examples, was designed to assess translatability of clinical tasks to telehealth. RESULTS Across the 17 T2DM or CVD in-person consultations analysed, 23 clinical tasks, 21 physical artefacts, and nine physical examinations were observed. Sixty per cent of tasks analysed were deemed either easily or relatively easily translatable to telehealth. Twenty-six per cent of tasks were rated as 'moderately translatable to telehealth' but may require a patient obtaining their own equipment. Thirteen per cent of tasks were rated as 'potentially translatable to telehealth'. No clinical tasks for these cohorts were rated as untranslatable to telehealth. CONCLUSION The majority of tasks observed during T2DM or CVD in-person GP consultations are translatable to telehealth. Further research is warranted to investigate emergent safety concerns from increased uptake of telehealth.
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- Jared Lane
- Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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Goldman JG, Merkitch D, Brewington D, Peirce H, Rho M, Jayabalan P, Curran J, Brennan K. Patient experiences receiving rehabilitation care via telehealth: Identifying opportunities for remote care. Front Rehabil Sci 2023; 4:1049554. [PMID: 36817717 PMCID: PMC9932031 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1049554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Use of telehealth has grown substantially in recent times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote care services may greatly benefit patients with disabilities; chronic conditions; and neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain disorders, thereby allowing continuity of rehabilitation care, reducing barriers such as transportation, and minimizing COVID-19 exposure. In March 2020, our rehabilitation hospital, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, launched a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine program for outpatient and day rehabilitation clinics and telerehabilitation therapy programs. The objective of this study was to examine patients' experiences and satisfaction with telemedicine in the rehabilitation physician practice, including novel virtual multidisciplinary evaluations. The present study examines survey data collected from 157 patients receiving telemedicine services at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab from December 2020-August 2021. Respondents were 61.8% female, predominantly White (82.2%) with ages ranging across the lifespan (69.4% over age 50 years). Diagnostic categories of the respondents included: musculoskeletal conditions 28%, chronic pain 22.3%, localized pain 10.2%, neurological conditions 26.8%, and Parkinson's and movement disorders 12.7%. Survey responses indicate that the telemedicine experiences were positive and well received. The majority of participants found these services easy to use, effective, and safe, and were overall satisfied with the attention and care they received from the providers-even for those who had not previously used telehealth. Respondents identified a variety of benefits, including alleviating financial and travel-related burdens. There were no significant differences in telehealth experiences or satisfaction across the different clinical diagnostic groups. Respondents viewed the integrated physician and rehabilitation therapist telehealth multidisciplinary model favorably, citing positive feedback regarding receiving multiple perspectives and recommendations, feeling like an integrated member of their healthcare team, and having a comprehensive, holistic team approach along with effective communication. These findings support that telemedicine can provide an effective care model in physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation) clinics, across different neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain conditions and in multidisciplinary team care settings. The insights provided by the present study expand our understanding of patient experiences with remote care frameworks for rehabilitation care, while controlling for institutional variation, and ultimately will help provide guidance regarding longer term integration of telemedicine in physiatry and multidisciplinary care models.
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- Jennifer G. Goldman
- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States,Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States,Correspondence: Jennifer G. Goldman
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Information Systems, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Outpatient Physical Therapy, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States
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Meron A, Barber K, Stokes D, Churchill L, Ledoux C, Akuthota V. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Telemedicine Triage Model Among Medicaid Patients with Low Back Pain Referred to a Spine Center. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2023. [PMID: 37008515 PMCID: PMC10050782 DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2023.100200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Background The data for primary triage via telemedicine for spine related conditions are sparse but has potential to improve access, quality of care, and offer significant cost savings for Medicaid insured patients who have very limited access to care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a telehealth triage framework using synchronous video conferencing appointments. Methods This is a prospective cohort feasibility study conducted within an academic spine center in the United States. Participants include Medicaid insured patients referred to an academic spine center for low back pain. We collected demographic information, a spine red flag survey, a patient satisfaction survey and demand and implementation feasibility metrics. Participants completed a demographic and red-flag survey followed by a telehealth spine appointment with a physiatrist. Immediately after the appointment, the participant completed a satisfaction survey. Results Nineteen patients met inclusion criteria but declined telehealth either due to preference for in-person appointment or lack of comfort with technology. Thirty-three participants enrolled and attended their initial telehealth appointment. Few participants reporting 1 or more red flag symptom also screened positive during their subsequent telehealth evaluation with the physician (n=7/28). Participant satisfaction was high across all domains including ease of scheduling, efficiency of virtual check in, ability to report their symptoms fully and accurately to the provider, imaging review, explanation of diagnosis and treatment plan. Most participants (n=19/20, 95%) would recommend an initial telehealth appointment. Conclusions The telehealth framework used was feasible and provided an acceptable form of care for Medicaid patients who were interested and able to participate in this form of care. Our acceptability results are promising but should be interpreted with caution given the proportion of patients who declined to participate.
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Stojmanovski Mercieca LA, Formosa C, Chockalingam N. A scoping review of foot and ankle telemedicine guidelines. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1076. [PMID: 36698701 PMCID: PMC9860371 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background and Aims The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telemedicine in general. Its use has been widely adopted in the healthcare sector, but relatively little research has been conducted on the use of telemedicine for podiatry. This review aimed to explore and compare existing guidelines on telemedicine related to foot and ankle pathologies within a primary care setting. Methods The preferred reporting guidelines for the extension of scoping reviews were used in this review, and a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria were developed and implemented. This study made use of both databases and gray literature searches. Between 2012 and 2022, these databases were searched using various subject headings and free-text terms for the keywords "telemedicine" "foot health" and "guidelines" with appropriate Boolean operators. Results The search yielded 356 articles, which were reduced to 283 after removing duplicates. Six more records were discovered through a Google and Google Scholar search and one through an article reference search. Six articles and three institutional practice guidelines were selected for synthesis after screening. The findings were classified according to the level of evidence and research quality, the function of telemedicine and the communication used, the research outcomes sought, and the type of recommendations and guidelines made available. Conclusion This review highlights the lack of podiatric telemedicine guidelines for foot and ankle pathologies. Although foot and ankle guidelines for orthopedic and musculoskeletal virtual consultations have been mentioned, they do not cover the full range of potential case scenarios that fall within the remit of podiatric consultations in a primary care setting. This review suggests the development of foot and ankle telemedicine guidelines with recommendations on how they can better provide accessible care to their patients, making foot and ankle care management not only a hand-on-one but also reachable virtually, where applicable.
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- Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MaltaMsidaMalta,Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation TechnologiesStaffordshire UniversityStoke‐on‐TrentUK
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- Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MaltaMsidaMalta,Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation TechnologiesStaffordshire UniversityStoke‐on‐TrentUK
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Sabetian PW, Ouyang VW, Fox JD, Jimenez AE, Ankem HK, Saks BR, Maldonado DR, Lall AC, Domb BG. Telemedicine: An Effective Tool for Patient-Physician Communication. Orthopedics 2023; 46:e173-e178. [PMID: 36623281 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20230104-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of telemedicine appointments in a tertiary orthopedic hip clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a substitute for traditional in-person visits. One hundred sixty-three patients had a telemedicine visit from March to September 2020. Patients were divided into two cohorts. The presurgical group included all patients who had not undergone any prior surgical hip procedures. The pre-surgical group was further subdivided into two groups based on the purpose of the visit: conservative treatment and imaging review. Patients who were indicated for surgical treatment from these two groups were identified to assess their compliance with the surgical indication. The effectiveness was measured by assessing whether patients required an in-person visit before the scheduled follow-up after the telemedicine visit for further medical assessment. Fifty (30.7%) men and 113 (69.3%) women had a telemedicine visit during the 6-month period. The mean age was 43.68 (±16.95) years. There were 92 (56.4%) patients in the presurgical group, of whom 41% followed up after indication for conservative treatment and 59% visited to review imaging. From these groups, 27% were indicated for surgical treatment. The postsurgical group contained 71 (43.6%) patients, divided into three groups based on their surgery date: 0 to 3 months (27%), 4 to 12 months (59%), and more than 12 months (14%). All patients were compliant with the scheduled follow-up after their telemedicine visit. This study showed that telemedicine can be an effective tool for patient-physician communication, obviating the need for subsequent follow-up beyond regularly scheduled visits. [Orthopedics. 20XX;XX(X):xx-xx.].
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BACKGROUND Telehealth evaluations of musculoskeletal conditions have increased due to the stay-at-home policies enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back pain is one of the most common complaints in primary care. While telehealth may never supplant in-person evaluation of back pain, it is imperative in a changing world to learn to perform this evaluation via telephone or video. Virtual visits rely on history-taking and patient self-reported descriptions of pain elicited from self-palpation or specific movements while on the telephone with the clinician. Video examinations provide a unique way of evaluating the lower back compared to telephone because of the ability to visualize the actions of the patient. OBJECTIVE To create an evaluation pathway for examination of the lumbar spine via telehealth. METHODS Our group has created a step-by-step evaluation pathway to help physicians direct their patients through typical lumbar examination elements, including inspection, palpation, range of motion, and strength, special, and functional testing. RESULTS We have developed a table of questions and instructions and a glossary of images of each maneuver to facilitate lumbar spine examination via telemedicine. CONCLUSIONS This paper provides a guide for extracting clinically relevant information while performing telemedicine examinations of the lumbar spine.
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- Rock P Vomer
- Department of Family Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.,Department of Family Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.,Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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Baroni MP, Jacob MFA, Rios WR, Fandim JV, Fernandes LG, Chaves PI, Fioratti I, Saragiotto BT. The state of the art in telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. Arch Physiother 2023; 13:1. [PMID: 36597130 PMCID: PMC9810517 DOI: 10.1186/s40945-022-00155-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Given the rapid advances in communication technology and the need that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth initiatives have been widely used worldwide. This masterclass aims to provide an overview of telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions, synthesizing the different terminologies used to describe telehealth and telerehabilitation, its effectiveness and how to use it in clinical practice, barriers and facilitators for the implementation in health services, and discuss the need of a curriculum education for the near future. MAIN BODY Telerehabilitation refers to the use of information and communication technologies provided by any healthcare professionals for rehabilitation services. Telerehabilitation is a safe and effective option in the management of musculoskeletal conditions in different models of delivery. There are many technologies, with different costs and benefits, synchronous and asynchronous, that can be used for telerehabilitation: telephone, email, mobile health, messaging, web-based systems and videoconferences applications. To ensure a better practice of telerehabilitation, the clinician should certify safety and access, and appropriateness of environment, communication, technology, assessment, and therapeutic prescription. Despite the positive effect of telerehabilitation in musculoskeletal disorders, a suboptimal telerehabilitation implementation may have happened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in countries where telehealth was not a reality, and clinicians lacked training and guidance. This emphasizes the need to identify the necessary curriculum content to guide future clinicians in their skills and knowledge for telerehabilitation. There are some challenges and barriers that must be carefully accounted for to contribute to a health service that is inclusive and relevant to health professionals and end users. CONCLUSIONS Telerehabilitation can promote patient engagement in health care and plays an important role in improving health outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Digital health technologies can also offer new opportunities to educate patients and facilitate the process of behavior change to a healthy lifestyle. Currently, the main needs in telerehabilitation are the inclusion of it in health curriculums in higher education and the development of cost-effectiveness and implementation trials, especially in low- and middle-income countries where access, investments and digital health literacy are limited.
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- Marina P. Baroni
- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
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- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
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- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
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- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
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- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
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- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
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- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
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- grid.412268.b0000 0001 0298 4494Masters and Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo 03071-000 Brazil ,Centre for Pain, Health and Lifestyle, São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil ,grid.117476.20000 0004 1936 7611Discipline of Physiotherapy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2000 Sydney, Australia
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Ma TM, Parikh NR, Philipson RG, van Dams R, Chang EM, Hegde JV, Kishan AU, Kaprealian TB, Steinberg ML, Raldow AC. Experience of Telemedicine Visits in Radiation Oncology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A US National Survey and Lessons Learned for Incorporating Telemedicine Post-COVID-19. Adv Radiat Oncol 2023; 8:100924. [PMID: 36532603 PMCID: PMC9744187 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2022.100924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose We sought to survey the attitudes and perceptions of US radiation oncologists toward the adoption of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer suggestions for its integration in the postpandemic era. Methods and Materials A 25-question, anonymous online survey was distributed nationwide to radiation oncologists. Results One hundred and twenty-one respondents completed the survey, with 92% from academia. Overall, 79% worked at institutions that had implemented a work-from-home policy, with which 74% were satisfied. Despite nearly all visit types being conducted in-person before COVID-19, 25%, 41%, and 5% of the respondents used telemedicine for more than half of their new consultations, follow-up, and on-treatment visits, respectively, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most (83%) reported being comfortable integrating telemedicine. Although telemedicine was appreciated as being more convenient for patients (97%) and reducing transmission of infectious agents (83%), the most commonly perceived disadvantages were difficulty in performing physical examinations (90%), patients' inability to use technology adequately (74%), and technical malfunctions (72%). Compared with in-person visits, telemedicine was felt to be inferior in establishing a personal connection during consultation (90%) and assessing for toxicity while on-treatment (88%) and during follow-up (70%). For follow-up visits, genitourinary and thoracic were perceived as most appropriate for telemedicine while gynecologic and head and neck were considered the least appropriate. Overall, 70% were in favor of more telemedicine, even after pandemic is over. Conclusions Telemedicine will likely remain part of the radiation oncology workflow in most clinics after the pandemic. It should be used in conjunction with in-person visits, and may be best used for conducting follow-up visits in certain disease sites such as genitourinary and thoracic malignancies.
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- Ting Martin Ma
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Torrance, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California,Corresponding author: Ann C. Raldow, MD, MPH
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Gilmer G, Jackson N, Koscumb S, Marroquin OC, Sowa G. A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Utilization Between Patients Who Used Telemedicine and Office Visits in Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:34-42. [PMID: 35302527 PMCID: PMC9464794 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the demographic characteristics of patients who used telemedicine and office visits in physical medicine and rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic and to quantify differences in clinical utilization between groups. Clinical utilization was defined as emergency department, urgent care, and hospital visits. DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study of 1096 patients who used telemedicine and 1171 patients who used office visits from April to June 2020 in the outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for musculoskeletal-related complaints. RESULTS The telemedicine groups contained proportionally more people of color and higher comorbidities than the office visit groups. Patients who were seen in the telemedicine groups were more likely to be prescribed opioids than the office visit group. There were no differences in clinical utilizations between the telemedicine and office visit groups. CONCLUSIONS The higher use of telemedicine in patients of color suggests a need for studying long-term outcomes to evaluate differences in care standards. There is an urgent need to understand how telemedicine affects opioid prescribing practices. Lastly, future studies are needed to understand why there were no differences in clinical utilization between the telemedicine and office visit groups.
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- Gabrielle Gilmer
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ambrosio Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, 450 Technology Drive, BSP II, Pittsburgh PA 15219 USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ferguson Laboratory for Orthopedic and Spine Research, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, E1644 Biomedical Science Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ferguson Laboratory for Orthopedic and Spine Research, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, E1644 Biomedical Science Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ferguson Laboratory for Orthopedic and Spine Research, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, E1644 Biomedical Science Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
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Yamaguchi FSM, Miyhara HDS, Silva JDS, Rudelli BA, Ejnisman L, Gurgel HMDC. ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF TELEMEDICINE APPLIED IN ORTHOPEDICS. Acta Ortop Bras 2022; 30:e253719. [PMID: 36506863 PMCID: PMC9721437 DOI: 10.1590/1413-785220223002e253719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, many outpatient services were suspended, affecting hundreds of patients. As a result, several countries were forced to seek strategies to readapt their health systems, one of which was the expansion of telemedicine. Currently, telemedicine is used for several specialties, facilitating the treatment and follow-up of patients who have difficulty accessing it. Tele-orthopedics, telemedicine applied to the orthopedic specialty, allows orthopedic care to be offered to patients regardless of distance. By reducing travel time, waiting time, and costs, tele-orthopedics presents high patient satisfaction, allowing greater rehabilitation effectiveness after surgery and treatment compliance. There is much information in the current literature about telemedicine's legal and ethical aspects, but it is fragmented. This article aims to present a general explanation of these legal and ethical aspects, emphasizing tele-orthopedics. The ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice must be respected, as well the privacy and confidentiality during a teleconsultation. In this respect, orthopedic surgeons should be governed by traditional moral and ethical precepts. Still, they must also adapt to the new norms and laws regulating telemedicine use. Level of Evidence V: Expert Opinion.
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- Fabio Seiji Mazzi Yamaguchi
- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, HC-FMUSP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, HC-FMUSP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, HC-FMUSP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, HC-FMUSP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, HC-FMUSP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, HC-FMUSP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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K E, L R, G W, F F, S M, C W, DA B. The use of video consultations to support orthopedic patients' treatment at the interface of a clinic and general practitioners. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:968. [PMID: 36348332 PMCID: PMC9640897 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05909-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction Video consultations have proven to be a powerful support tool for patient–doctor interactions in general, not only during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study analyzed the feasibility and usefulness of orthopedic telemedical consultations (OTCs) for orthopedic patients at the interface of a clinic and general practitioners. Methods The study was carried out at an orthopedic department of a German hospital between April 2020 and October 2020. After written informed consent was obtained, general practitioners (GPs) of a large adjunct health region could present their patients with orthopedic pathologies to specialists at the hospital via OTCs instead of the usual live consultation (LC). The patients, specialists and GPs were evaluated for their OTC experience and attitude (5-point Likert-scale and open questions, 19 to 27 items). Results A total of 89 video consultations took place with 76 patients, 16 GPs and six specialists. The average distance between the GPs/patients and the hospital was 141.9 km. The OTCs were rated as pleasant, and the experience was rated as very satisfying (average Likert-Scale rating, with 5 as strong agreement: specialists = 4.8; GPs = 4.9; patients = 4.7). Following the OTC, a LC was not necessary in 76.4% of cases. Patients with a necessary LC after an OTC showed significantly lower satisfaction with the OTC (p = 0.005). Time savings, the elimination of travel and quick contact with orthopedic consultants were positively highlighted by the participants. A total of 123 recommendations for further treatment were given, such as the initiation of physiotherapy/medication and the use of imaging diagnostics. Different technical and organizational challenges could be identified and addressed. Discussion The vast majority of the participants stated they had a very positive impression. In particular, the potential savings in travel and time as well as straightforward contact with specialists were rated positively. However, limitations in the assessment of initial presentations of complex medical conditions were also highlighted. Further studies on OTCs with a consultative health professional may show other fields of use for this mode of interdisciplinary remote communication. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-022-05909-2.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Pundkar A, Bukhari RR, Chandanwale R. Influence of COVID-19 on Tertiary Orthopaedic Centres. Cureus 2022; 14:e31388. [PMID: 36514646 PMCID: PMC9741971 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious lethal infection that has successfully spread all across the world. The novel coronavirus that is behind the menace and spread of COVID-19, is the next in the lineage of the Coronaviridae family of viruses, which had previously given two deadly viruses with limited geographical extent. After sustaining for more than two years, the virus is still active and keeps on mutating to evade human immunity. The impact of COVID-19 is felt not only by patients of COVID-19 who go through the trauma but also by non-COVID-19 patients due to the non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) enforced. Patients in the orthopedic departments suffered a huge blow as their rehabilitation practices were stalled due to a lack of health professionals and also restrictions imposed. But to soften the blow, usage of telemedicine was done in some instances so that the essential therapies can continue despite the movement restrictions imposed. COVID-19 has disrupted many aspects of human life including clinical practices and this endeavor is to review those aspects and provide conclusions if any. The aim of the study is to review the available resources regarding Indoor orthopedic practice during the COVID-19 pandemic and draw a conclusion that can help further research on the aforementioned topic.
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Glinkowski WM. Telemedicine Orthopedic Consultations Duration and Timing in Outpatient Clinical Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health 2022; 29:778-787. [PMID: 36251954 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2022.0217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Introduction: Orthopedic associations advocated telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent disease transmission without hindering providing services to orthopedic patients. The study aimed to evaluate outpatient orthopedic teleconsultations' timing, length, and organizational issues in the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic based on consecutive orthopedic teleconsultations during the period of the first lockdown. Methods: Orthopedic telemedical consultations (OTCs) were provided from March 23, 2020, to June 1, 2020, and analyzed retrospectively based on mobile smartphone billing and electronic health record. Teleconsultations were based on the legal regulations of telemedicine services in Poland. Results: One thousand seventy-one patients (514 women and 557 men) with a mean age of 41.7 were teleconsulted. The length of the OTC averagely lasted 13.36 min (standard deviation 8.63). Consulted patients suffered from orthopedic disorders 65.3%, musculoskeletal injuries 26.3%, and other diseases 8.4%. Most OTCs were delayed (74.22%) concerning the planned schedule, with a median delay time of 12 min. Only 7.3% of teleconsultations were held precisely on time. Conclusions: Televisit length may not be dependent on gender, older age, or more diagnoses. The services like e-prescriptions, e-Referrals, e-Orders for orthotics, and e-Sick-leaves influence OTC length. Any extension of the patient's OTC may create a "snowball effect" of further delay for each subsequent OTC. Orthopedic teleconsultation requires new understanding and skills by both the patient and specialist physicians. Future research directions should concern the practical aspects of orthopedic teleconsultations, like legal, organizational, and technological issues and their implementation.
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- Wojciech, M. Glinkowski
- Center of Excellence “TeleOrto” for Telediagnostics and Treatment of Disorders and Injuries of the Locomotor System, Department of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Polish Telemedicine and eHealth Society, Warsaw, Poland
- Gabinet Lekarski, Warsaw, Poland
- Centrum Medyczne PZU Zdrowie, Warsaw, Poland
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Kelly R, Leung G, Lindstrom H, Wunder S, Yu JC. Virtual Objective Structured Clinical Examination Experiences and Performance in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 101:947-53. [PMID: 34954740 DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Virtual education has been described before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies evaluating virtual objective structured clinical examinations with postgraduate learners are lacking. This study (1) evaluated the experiences of all participants in a virtual objective structured clinical examination and (2) assessed the validity and reliability of selected virtual objective structured clinical examination stations for skills in physical medicine and rehabilitation. METHODS Convergent mixed-methods design was used. Participants included three physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs holding a joint virtual objective structured clinical examination. Analysis included descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Performance of virtual to previous in-person objective structured clinical examination was compared using independent t tests. RESULTS Survey response rate was 85%. No participants had previous experience with virtual objective structured clinical examination. Participants found the virtual objective structured clinical examination to be acceptable (79.4%), believable (84.4%), and valuable for learning (93.9%). No significant differences between in-person and virtual objective structured clinical examination scores was found for three-fourth stations and improved scores in one fourth. Four themes were identified: (1) virtual objective structured clinical examinations are better for communication stations; (2) significant organization is required to run a virtual objective structured clinical examination; (3) adaptations are required compared with in-person objective structured clinical examinations; and (4) virtual objective structured clinical examinations provide improved accessibility and useful practice for virtual clinical encounters. CONCLUSIONS Utility of virtual objective structured clinical examinations as a component of a program of assessment should be carefully considered and may provide valuable learning opportunities going forward.
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Abbot SR, Proudman S, Hall K, Williams N. Outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in children: a study protocol for a retrospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062586. [PMID: 36104126 PMCID: PMC9476141 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) comprise <3% of all fractures in children and adolescents. While it is accepted that minimally displaced PHFs can be treated conservatively, the management of severely displaced PHFs remains controversial, especially in older children. This study will aim to analyse the functional and quality-of-life outcomes of children with PHFs, in order to inform their optimal management. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will conduct a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the outcomes of patients who were diagnosed with a paediatric PHF at the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH) in South Australia. The primary outcome will be each participant's pain and quality-of-life outcome, determined by use of the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index and Paediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument. Secondary outcomes will include rates of non-union, persistent deformity and complications. The information for these variables will be acquired during a brief clinic appointment, and from the medical records and WCH radiology database. Multivariable logistic regression will be performed to determine the clinical variables associated with a worse clinical outcome. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been approved by the Women's and Children's Health Network Human Research Ethics Committee (protocol number: 2021/HRE00250). The study findings will be submitted to peer-reviewed scientific journals for publication and disseminated at conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12622000176763).
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- Samuel Richard Abbot
- Orthopaedics and Trauma, Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Rheumatology Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Cole E, Shaver J, Hiserote P, Friedman R. Increasing Resident Confidence With Telemedicine: Teaching the Virtual Examination. PRiMER 2022; 6:836953. [PMID: 36632493 PMCID: PMC9829006 DOI: 10.22454/primer.2022.836953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency, Santa Rosa, CA
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- Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency, Santa Rosa, CA
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- Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency, Santa Rosa, CA
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Troutner A, Barbato M. Use of Telemedicine in the Diagnosis of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy in a US Veteran During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Report. J Chiropr Med 2022; 21:225-231. [PMID: 36118106 PMCID: PMC9479199 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective The purpose of this case study was to describe the diagnosis of cervical spondylotic myelopathy through telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical Features A 57-year-old male patient was evaluated at a Veterans Affairs chiropractic clinic via video telemedicine for evaluation regarding neck pain and bilateral arm paresthesia. Intervention and Outcome During the initial evaluation performed by video telemedicine, the doctor of chiropractic was concerned about the possibility of cervical spondylotic myelopathy. This prompted a face-to-face consultation with the patient for further evaluation. The face-to-face evaluation revealed correlating objective findings, including brisk reflexes and transient clonus. Noncontrast magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine was performed, which showed evidence of cord compression with associated myelomalacia in the cervical spine at the C4-C5 level. After a neurosurgical consultation, the patient underwent successful anterior cervical decompression and fusion at the C4-C5 level. Conclusion Chiropractic services through live video telemedicine in conjunction with face-to-face evaluation resulted in a timely neurosurgical consultation and successful decompression of the affected region. In this case, telemedicine facilitated a positive outcome for a patient with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
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- Corresponding author: Michael Barbato, DC, 76 Veterans Ave, Bath, NY 14810
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Noronha C, Lo MC, Nikiforova T, Jones D, Nandiwada DR, Leung TI, Smith JE, Lee WW. Telehealth Competencies in Medical Education: New Frontiers in Faculty Development and Learner Assessments. J Gen Intern Med 2022; 37:3168-3173. [PMID: 35474505 PMCID: PMC9040701 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07564-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Telehealth visits have become an integral model of healthcare delivery since the COVID-19 pandemic. This rapid expansion of telehealthcare delivery has forced faculty development and trainee education in telehealth to occur simultaneously. In response, academic medical institutions have quickly implemented clinical training to teach digital health skills to providers across the medical education continuum. Yet, learners of all levels must still receive continual assessment and feedback on their skills to align with the telehealth competencies and milestones set forth by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This paper discusses key educational needs and emerging areas for faculty development in telehealth teaching and assessment of telehealth competencies. It proposes strategies for the successful integration of the AAMC telehealth competencies and ACGME milestones into medical education, including skills in communication, data gathering, and patient safety with appropriate telehealth use. Direct observation tools in the paper offer educators novel instruments to assess telehealth competencies in medical students, residents, and peer faculty. The integration of AAMC and ACGME telehealth competencies and the new assessment tools in this paper provide a unique perspective to advance clinical practice and teaching skills in telehealthcare delivery.
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- Craig Noronha
- Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, CA, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Section of General Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Giray E, Kenis-Coskun O, Karadag-Saygi E, Ozyemisci-Taskiran O. Interrater Reliability, Acceptability, and Practicality of Real-Time Video Pediatric Gait, Arms, Legs, and Spine for Musculoskeletal Assessment of Children During Telemedicine Visits. J Clin Rheumatol 2022; 28:235-239. [PMID: 35319535 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000001840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE With the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, telemedicine applications gained momentum, and clinicians tried to develop various musculoskeletal examination methods to be used in telemedicine visits. The aim of this study is to investigate the interrater reliability, acceptability, and practicality of the real-time video Pediatric Gait, Arms, Legs, and Spine (v-pGALS) assessment used in the evaluation during the telemedicine visit. METHODS The study was designed as cross-sectional. Twenty school-aged children who presented to outpatient clinics with musculoskeletal complaints were included. For interrater reliability, the children were evaluated by face-to-face examination with v-pGALS, and then the child was reevaluated by another physiatrist with real-time evaluation (online video call) with the help of a parent. For acceptability, the time taken and the discomfort caused were evaluated by patients/parents with the smiley face visual analog scale, whereas to assess practicality, the ratio of completeness to duration of examination completion was recorded. RESULTS κ coefficient of the agreement was found to be 0.88 between the results of the face-to-face examination and online video examination, suggesting very good agreement between the 2 raters. Acceptability of v-pGALS by parents and patients was high; 60% of children and 80% of parents found the duration of examination acceptable, and 70% of the patients and 95% of parents reported no discomfort caused by examination. The duration of face-to-face examination was 5.75 ± 1.29 minutes, whereas the duration of online examination was 15.81 ± 4.9 minutes. CONCLUSIONS Video pGALS is a reliable, acceptable, and practical examination system that can be used for musculoskeletal assessment of children in telemedicine visits.
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- Esra Giray
- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Research and Training Hospital
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University School of Medicine
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University School of Medicine
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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De Cock D, Myasoedova E, Aletaha D, Studenic P. Big data analyses and individual health profiling in the arena of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2022; 14:1759720X221105978. [PMID: 35794905 PMCID: PMC9251966 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x221105978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Health care processes are under constant development and will need to embrace advances in technology and health science aiming to provide optimal care. Considering the perspective of increasing treatment options for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, but in many cases not reaching all treatment targets that matter to patients, care systems bare potential to improve on a holistic level. This review provides an overview of systems and technologies under evaluation over the past years that show potential to impact diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases in about 10 years from now. We summarize initiatives and studies from the field of electronic health records, biobanking, remote monitoring, and artificial intelligence. The combination and implementation of these opportunities in daily clinical care will be key for a new era in care of our patients. This aims to inform rheumatologists and healthcare providers concerned with chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions about current important and promising developments in science that might substantially impact the management processes of rheumatic diseases in the 2030s.
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- Diederik De Cock
- Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Epidemiology, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine 3, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine 3, Medical University Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Savage DJ, Gutierrez O, Montané BE, Singh AD, Yudelevich E, Mahar J, Brateanu A, Khatri L, Fleisher C, Jolly SE. Implementing a telemedicine curriculum for internal medicine residents during a pandemic: the Cleveland Clinic experience. Postgrad Med J 2022; 98:487-491. [PMID: 33692154 PMCID: PMC7948159 DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Telemedicine training was not a substantial element of most residency programmes prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing measures changed this. The Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Programme (IMRP) is one of the largest programmes in the USA, which made the task of implementing a telemedicine curriculum more complex. Here we describe our experience implementing an effective, expedited telemedicine curriculum for our ambulatory resident clinics. This study was started in April 2020 when we implemented a resident-led curriculum and training programme for providing ambulatory telemedicine care. The curriculum was finalised in less than 5 weeks. It entailed introducing a formal training programme for residents, creating a resource guide for different video communication tools and training preceptors to safely supervise care in this new paradigm. Residents were surveyed before the curriculum to assess prior experience with telemedicine, and then afterward to assess the curriculum's effectiveness. We also created a mini-CEX assessment for residents to solicit feedback on their performance during virtual appointments. Over 2000 virtual visits were performed by residents in a span of 10 weeks. Of 148 residents, 38% responded to the pre-participation survey. A majority had no prior telemedicine experience and expressed only slight comfort with the modality. Through collaboration with experienced residents and faculty, we expeditiously deployed an enhancement to our ambulatory care curriculum to teach residents how to provide virtual care and help faculty with supervision. We share our insights on this experience for other residency programmes to use.
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- David J Savage
- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Rennie K, Taylor C, Corriero AC, Chong C, Sewell E, Hadley J, Ardani S. The Current Accuracy, Cost-Effectiveness, and Uses of Musculoskeletal Telehealth and Telerehabilitation Services. Curr Sports Med Rep 2022; 21:247-260. [PMID: 35801726 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal conditions are a major contributor to global morbidity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians needed to rapidly meet the evolving requirements of their patients, which resulted in an increased adoption of telehealth services. This area needs more research, as there is currently a paucity of studies, and telehealth practices are continuing to advance and evolve. This study subsequently aims to evaluate the ethics, health economics, and accuracy of current musculoskeletal telehealth services. This article combines three original studies; a telehealth accuracy systematic review; a cost-effectiveness scoping review; and a biopsychosocial narrative review. These studies were combined into one article. This article concludes that telehealth services achieve an average agreement with in-person assessments of 62% for the knee and 31% for the shoulder and that telerehabilitation services incur average cost savings per patient of £38.57 but that these savings are primarily a result of a reduced need to travel.
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- Department of Clinical Research, Sina Medical Technology, Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM
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Theopold J, Osterhoff G, Melcher P, Henkelmann R, Hepp P. [Video consultation in an orthopedic trauma surgery outpatient clinic : Effective adjunctive interventions in lockdown and post-lockdown scenarios-a prospective pilot study]. Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb) 2022; 125:473-478. [PMID: 34189588 PMCID: PMC8240614 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-021-01032-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the regulation of the Saxon State Government and the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Responsibility on the modification of the Infection Protection Act of March 2020 coming into force, a video-based outpatient consultation was implemented to maintain patient care. In order to allow communication with minimized contact, this was continued after the lockdown. AIM OF THE WORK The aim of this prospective pilot study was to assess the effectiveness of a video-based outpatient consultation service, technical feasibility and control of patient flow under both lockdown and post-lockdown conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS The initial evaluation was conducted up to 14 December 2020 when the second restrictive measures were implemented by the state government. The quality of the connections regarding sound and image was documented. Furthermore, the consequences of the conversations were documented. Distinctions were made in four categories: 1. no follow-up visit, 2. follow-up via video consultation, 3. operative intervention and 4. in-person follow-up visit for clinical examination. RESULTS There were 236 video-based outpatient consultations, 182 (82%) consultations were without restrictions and 47 (21%) consultations were initial presentations. There were no follow-up consultations in 41 (18%) patients. Video-based follow-up was scheduled in 36 (16%) patients, direct referral for surgery in 36 (16%) patients, and in-person follow-up in 105 (47%) patients. DISCUSSION In 40% of the patients a definite decision could be made by the initial video-based consultation alone. On the other hand, 47% of the patients needed in-person follow-up for a clinical examination. Thus, video consultation is a very useful measure to manage patient volume and visibly support direct doctor-patient contact.
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- Jan Theopold
- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Bereich für arthroskopische und spezielle Gelenkchirurgie/ Sportverletzungen, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Bereich für arthroskopische und spezielle Gelenkchirurgie/ Sportverletzungen, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Bereich für arthroskopische und spezielle Gelenkchirurgie/ Sportverletzungen, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Bereich für arthroskopische und spezielle Gelenkchirurgie/ Sportverletzungen, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Bereich für arthroskopische und spezielle Gelenkchirurgie/ Sportverletzungen, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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Gushikem A, Gomes Costa RR, Lima Cabral AL, Lopes Bomtempo LF, de Mendonça Cardoso M. Validity of range of motion, muscle strength, sensitivity, and Tinel sign tele-assessment in adults with traumatic brachial plexus injury. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2022; 164:1317-1328. [PMID: 35348897 PMCID: PMC8960665 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05164-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing created challenges for accessing and providing health services. Telemedicine enables prompt evaluation of patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury, even at a distance, without prejudice to the prognosis. The present study aimed to verify the validity of range of motion, muscle strength, sensitivity, and Tinel sign tele-assessment in adults with traumatic brachial plexus injury (TBPI). Methods A cross-sectional study of twenty-one men and women with TBPI admitted for treatment at a Rehabilitation Hospital Network was conducted. The participants were assessed for range of motion, muscle strength, sensitivity, and Tinel sign at two moments: in-person assessment (IPA) and tele-assessment (TA). Results The TA muscle strength tests presented significant and excellent correlations with the IPA (the intra-rater intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC ranged between 0.79 and 1.00 depending on the muscle tested). The agreement between the TA and IPA range of motion tests ranged from substantial to moderate (weighted kappa coefficient of 0.47–0.76 (p < 0.05) depending on the joint), and the kappa coefficient did not indicate a statistically significant agreement in the range of motion tests of supination, wrist flexors, shoulder flexors, and shoulder external rotators. The agreement between the IPA andTA sensitivity tests of all innervations ranged from substantial to almost perfect (weighted kappa coefficient 0.61–0.83, p < 0.05) except for the C5 innervation, where the kappa coefficient did not indicate a statistically significant agreement. The IPA versus TA Tinel sign test showed a moderate agreement (weighted kappa coefficient of 0.57, p < 0.05). Conclusions The present study demonstrated that muscle strength tele-assessment is valid in adults with TBPI and presented a strong agreement for many components of TA range of motion, sensitivity, and Tinel sign tests.
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- Andreia Gushikem
- Physiotherapy Department, SARAH Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals, Brasilia, DF, Brazil.
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- Physiotherapy Department, SARAH Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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Glinkowski WM. Orthopedic Telemedicine Outpatient Practice Diagnoses Set during the First COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown-Individual Observation. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:5418. [PMID: 35564814 PMCID: PMC9103315 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a substantial intensification of the telemedicine transformation process in orthopedics since 2020. In the light of the legal regulations introduced in Poland, from the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, physicians, including orthopedic surgeons, have had the opportunity to conduct specialist teleconsultations. Teleconsultations increase epidemiological safety and significantly reduce the exposure of patients and medical staff to direct transmission of the viral vector and the spread of infections. The study aimed to describe diagnoses and clinical aspects of consecutive orthopedic teleconsultations (TC) during the pandemic lockdown. The diagnoses were set according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Hybrid teleconsultations used smartphones and obligatory Electronic Health Record (EHR) with supplemental voice, SMS, MMS, Medical images, documents, and video conferencing if necessary. One hundred ninety-eight consecutive orthopedic teleconsultations were served for 615 women and 683 men (mean age 41.82 years ± 11.47 years). The most frequently diagnosed diseases were non-acute orthopedic disorders "M" (65.3%) and injuries "S" (26.3%). Back pain (M54) was the most frequent diagnosis (25.5%). Although virtual orthopedic consultation cannot replace an entire personal visit to a specialist orthopedic surgeon, in many cases, teleconsultation enables medical staff to continue to participate in providing medical services at a sufficiently high medical level to ensure patient and physician. The unified approach to TC diagnoses using ICD-10 or ICD-11 may improve further research on telemedicine-related orthopedics repeatability. Future research directions should address orthopedic teleconsultations' practical aspects and highlight legal, organizational, and technological issues with their implementations.
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- Wojciech Michał Glinkowski
- Center of Excellence “TeleOrto” for Telediagnostics and Treatment of Disorders and Injuries of the Locomotor System, Department of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-581 Warsaw, Poland;
- Polish Telemedicine and eHealth Society, 03-728 Warsaw, Poland
- Gabinet Lekarski, 03-728 Warsaw, Poland
- Centrum Medyczne PZU Zdrowie, 02-715 Warsaw, Poland
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Haskel O, Itelman E, Zilber E, Barkai G, Segal G. Remote Auscultation of Heart and Lungs as an Acceptable Alternative to Legacy Measures in Quarantined COVID-19 Patients-Prospective Evaluation of 250 Examinations. Sensors (Basel) 2022; 22:3165. [PMID: 35590854 PMCID: PMC9103963 DOI: 10.3390/s22093165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the assimilation of telemedicine platforms into medical practice. Nevertheless, research-based evidence in this field is still accumulating. This was a prospective, cross-sectional comparative assessment of a remote physical examination device used mainly for heart and lung digital auscultation. We analyzed usage patterns, user (physician) subjective appreciation and compared it to legacy measures. Eighteen physicians (median age 36 years (IQR 32-45): two interns, seven residents and nine senior physicians; eleven internists, five geriatricians and two pediatricians) executed over 250 remote physical examinations. Their median work duration with quarantined patients was 60 days (IQR 45-60). The median number of patients examined by a single physician was 17 (IQR 10-34). Regarding overall estimation, all participants tended to prefer the remote examination in the setting of quarantined patients (median 6, IQR 3.75-8), while no statistically significant difference was demonstrated compared to the indifference value (p = 0.122). Internists preferred tele-medical examination over non-internists, with significant differences between groups regarding heart auscultation, (median 7, (IQR 3-7) vs. median 2, (IQR 1-5, respectively)), p = 0.044. In the setting of quarantined patients, from the physicians' perspective, a digital platform for remote auscultation of heart and lungs was considered as an acceptable alternative to legacy measures.
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- Or Haskel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel; (O.H.); (E.I.); (E.Z.); (G.B.)
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel; (O.H.); (E.I.); (E.Z.); (G.B.)
- Internal Medicine “I”, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan 52621, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel; (O.H.); (E.I.); (E.Z.); (G.B.)
- Internal Medicine “I”, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan 52621, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel; (O.H.); (E.I.); (E.Z.); (G.B.)
- Beyond, Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan 52621, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel; (O.H.); (E.I.); (E.Z.); (G.B.)
- Internal Medicine “I”, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan 52621, Israel
- Beyond, Virtual Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan 52621, Israel
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Compton J, Wall LB, Romans S, Goldfarb CA. Outcomes of Acute Repair Versus Nonrepair of Zone I Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon Injuries. J Hand Surg Am 2022:S0363-5023(22)00120-4. [PMID: 35414448 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine whether the clinical results of zone I flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon injuries managed with acute surgical repair are comparable to the clinical results of those managed without repair (eg, primary FDP excision or observation). METHODS Patients aged ≥18 years presenting to a level 1 trauma center between 2015 and 2020 with zone I FDP tendon injury were identified with retrospective chart review. We assessed the following data: age, sex, physical therapy visits, surgical intervention, surgical complications (including infection, repeat surgery after the primary intervention, and rupture of repair), and patient-reported outcomes measurement information system scores. RESULTS Twenty-six patients met the inclusion criteria. Group 1 (N = 15 patients, 23 fingers) patients were treated with acute surgical repair. Group 2 (N = 11 patients, 11 fingers) patients were managed without surgical repair, including FDP excision (N = 7) or observation alone (N = 4). In group 1, the average distance from the distal palmar crease to fingertip at the final follow-up was 1.6 cm (range, 0-4 cm). Fourteen of the 15 patients participated in >3 therapy visits. The following complications occurred: 4 fingers with rerupture (2 patients), 4 fingers with surgical wound dehiscence (2 patients), 3 infections (2 patients), and 4 repeat surgeries for these complications. In group 2, the average distance from the distal palmar crease to fingertip at the final follow-up was 1.1 cm (range, 0.5-3 cm). There were no infections, episodes of wound dehiscence, or repeat surgeries. At the final follow-up, both groups showed clinically meaningful improvement on Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) upper extremity, pain interference, and physical function scores, with similar PROMIS domain scores between groups. CONCLUSIONS Patients treated without FDP tendon repair had similar outcomes to, and fewer complications than, patients treated with acute tendon repair. Our data suggest that the notable commitment of health care costs, time, and adherence to protocols/restrictions after surgical repair may not confer functional benefit. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Jocelyn Compton
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
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Rodríguez-Vargas GS, Nieto-Zambrano PD, Rubio-Rubio JA, Santos-Moreno P, Rojas-Villarraga A. Artritis reumatoide y telemedicina en tiempos de COVID-19. Repert Med Cir 2022. [DOI: 10.31260/repertmedcir.01217372.1300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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La artritis reumatoide es una afección autoinmune, crónica y multisistémica que requiere manejo multidisciplinar, siendo la supervisión continua fundamental para controlar su progresión. Tanto la artritis como el tratamiento generan un estado inmunosupresor que predispone a sufrir infecciones. Por la actual emergencia sanitaria ocasionada por el Sars-Cov2, los pacientes con estas enfermedades crónicas e inmunológicas son más susceptibles de contagio, por ello se ha requerido el uso de nuevas tecnologías como la telemedicina, que en los años previos a la pandemia venía incrementándose su uso, para permitir el control de patologías crónicas. El objetivo del presente estudio es revisar qué implicaciones ha tenido el uso de la telemedicina en el manejo de la artritis reumatoide durante la actual pandemia COVID-19 y cuál ha sido la importancia de la implementación de estas tecnologías en la enfermedad.
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Gawrys SP, Bradshaw JT, Parker LM. Standardization of osteopathic manipulative treatment in telehealth settings to maximize patient outcomes and minimize adverse effects. J Osteopath Med 2022; 122:377-378. [PMID: 35286787 DOI: 10.1515/jom-2021-0266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Steven P Gawrys
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Southern Utah Campus, Ivins, UT, USA
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- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Southern Utah Campus, Ivins, UT, USA
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- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Southern Utah Campus, Ivins, UT, USA
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Hepp P, Osterhoff G, Melcher P, Henkelmann R, Theopold J. Online consultation in an orthopedic trauma surgery outpatient clinic: is there a learning curve? BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:196. [PMID: 35236325 PMCID: PMC8889387 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05144-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the context of the German contact restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic of March 2020, an online-based consultation system was established in our university orthopedic outpatient department to maintain patient care. As a basis for contact-minimizing communication, this was continued after the contact restrictions were lifted. The aim of this prospective pilot study was to assess the effectiveness, technical feasibility, and patient flow in this system under lockdown conditions and in the period afterwards. METHODS The evaluation took place from the beginning of the first lockdown on March 13, 2020, until May 31, 2021. For each patient encounter, the quality of the sound and video connections was documented. The outcomes of the consultations were recorded. Four categories were distinguished: 1) no follow-up necessary, 2) follow-up via online consultation, 3) referral for surgical therapy, and 4) follow-up in the outpatient clinic for physical examination. A comparison was made between an early cohort right after implementation of the online consultation and and a late cohort after establishment of the consultation. RESULTS There were 408 patient encounters via online consultation. A total of 360 (88%) consultations were uninterrupted. Initial presentations accounted for 124 (30%) consultations. In 75 (18%) patients, no further follow-up was necessary. Follow-up via online consultation was scheduled in 82 (20%) patients, direct referral for surgery was made in 86 (21%) patients, and a follow-up for physical examination was arranged in 165 (40%) patients. When comparing the early and late cohort, there was no difference in the duration of the conversation (p = 0.23). A significant difference was found in the type of further treatment. In the late cohort, conservative therapy was used more often (p < 0.01), resulting in a lower number of follow-up visits for clinical examination (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION While a definite decision for further procedure was possible solely by online consultation in a large percentage of cases, 40% of patients still needed an additional in-person consultation for physical examination. A learning curve could be observed regarding the selection of patients suited for online consultation. Overall, online consultation is a useful measure to manage patient volume and to visibly support direct doctor-patient contact.
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- Pierre Hepp
- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, D-04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, D-04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, D-04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, D-04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, D-04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Hmamouchi I, Ziadé N. Why do we fall short in reaching equity in telerheumatology? Health Policy and Technology 2022; 11:100609. [PMID: 35228989 PMCID: PMC8864891 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlpt.2022.100609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Gottlieb AB, Wells AF, Merola JF. Telemedicine and psoriatic arthritis: best practices and considerations for dermatologists and rheumatologists. Clin Rheumatol 2022; 41:1271-1283. [PMID: 35083564 PMCID: PMC8791553 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-022-06077-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Telemedicine encompasses a variety of modalities that allow for the remote assessment and treatment of patients. The technologies, services, and tools available for telemedicine in the USA are increasingly becoming an integral part of the healthcare system to bridge the gaps in care that can arise from geographic and/or socioeconomic obstacles and provider shortages. Telemedicine can be applied to a spectrum of clinical areas, including rheumatic diseases. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem disease with predominately skin and joint manifestations. PsA is often misdiagnosed and/or undiagnosed, which can lead to worse patient outcomes, including irreversible joint erosion and damage. The difficulties in diagnosing and managing PsA are confounded by the emergence and increased use of telemedicine because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine presents the opportunity to increase access to healthcare by rheumatologists and dermatologists to improve training and education regarding PsA and to decrease time attributed to office visits associated with PsA. However, challenges in diagnosing PsA without a thorough in-person physical examination by a trained rheumatologist or dermatologist exist. We provide an overview of the ways telemedicine can be incorporated into clinical care and optimized for patients with PsA; characteristic clinical features of PsA, with a focus on skin and joint signs and symptoms; screening tools to be used in routine clinical care; assessments that can be used to evaluate quality of life, functional ability, and disease activity in PsA; and resources and recommendations for the development of future telemedicine use in rheumatology and dermatology.Key Points • Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are often misdiagnosed and/or undiagnosed. • Telemedicine can improve access to healthcare by rheumatologists and dermatologists. • Telemedicine can be incorporated into clinical care and optimized for managing PsA. |
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- Alice B. Gottlieb
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 10 Union Square East, New York, NY USA
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- Aurora Rheumatology and Immunotherapy Center, Franklin, WI USA
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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