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Gilbert AW, Booth G, Betts T, Goldberg A. A mixed-methods survey to explore issues with virtual consultations for musculoskeletal care during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:245. [PMID: 33673844 PMCID: PMC7933396 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04113-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore orthopaedic and musculoskeletal clinicians' views and experiences of legal, safety, safeguarding and security issues regarding the use of virtual consultations (VC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A secondary objective was to suggest ways to overcome these issues. METHODS A mixed method cross-sectional survey was conducted, seeking the views and experiences of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medically qualified and Allied Health Professionals in the United Kingdom. Descriptive statistical analysis was employed for quantitative data and a qualitative content analysis undertaken for qualitative data. Findings were presented in accordance with the four key issues. RESULTS Two hundred and ninety professionals (206 physiotherapists, 78 medically qualified professionals, 6 'other' therapists) participated in the survey. Of the 290 participants, 260 (90%) were not using VC prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 248 respondents (86%) were unsure whether their professional indemnity insurance covered VC, 136 (47%) had considered how they would handle an issue of safeguarding whilst the remainder had not, 126 (43%) had considered what they would do if, during a virtual consultation, a patient suffered an injury (e.g. bang on their head) or a fall (e.g. mechanical or a medical event like syncope) and 158 (54%) reported they felt the current technological solutions are secure in terms of patient data. Qualitative data provided additional context to support the quantitative findings such as validity of indemnification, accuracy of diagnosis and consent using VC, safeguarding issues; and security and sharing of data. Potential changes to practice have been proposed to address these issues. CONCLUSIONS VC have been rapidly deployed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic often without clear guidance or consensus on many important issues. This study identified legal, safeguarding, safety and security issues. There is an urgent need to address these and develop local and national guidance and frameworks to facilitate ongoing safe virtual orthopaedic practice beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Anthony W Gilbert
- Therapies Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK. .,School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Therapies Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Therapies Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University College London, London, UK.,Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, Wellington Hospital, London, UK.,MSK Lab, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Phuphanich ME, Sinha KR, Truong M, Pham QG. Telemedicine for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Postoperative Rehabilitation. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2021; 32:319-353. [PMID: 33814061 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Telehealth visits result in high-quality care, with high patient and provider satisfaction. Strong evidence suggests that virtual physical therapy is noninferior to conventional face-to-face physical therapy for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. Postoperative telerehabilitation has a strong positive effect on clinical outcomes, and the increased intensity telerehabilitation programs offer is a promising option for patients. Studies demonstrate effective virtual postoperative management. The novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has led to improved reimbursement for telehealth visits and accelerated widespread implementation of telemedicine. This article establishes experience and evidence-based practice guidelines for conducting telemedicine visits, with emphasis on the virtual physical examination.
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- Melissa E Phuphanich
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, (117), 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, (117), 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA
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- University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Pain Medicine Fellowship Training Program, Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, (117), 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA.
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Kingery MT, Hoberman A, Baron SL, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Jazrawi LM, Alaia MJ, Strauss EJ. Day-of-Surgery Video Calls and Phone Calls Increase Patient Satisfaction with Outpatient Surgery Experience: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Postoperative Communication Modalities. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:243-250. [PMID: 33259428 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.00426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the increasing utilization of patient satisfaction as a metric for clinical care, there is growing interest in techniques that can be used to improve satisfaction in patients undergoing surgery. The purpose of this trial was to assess the impact of day-of-surgery video and phone calls on patient satisfaction. METHODS We enrolled 251 patients undergoing outpatient orthopaedic surgery with 3 participating surgeons. Surgeons were randomized to 1 of 3 patient communication modalities: no contact (standard of care), phone call, or video call. Several hours following discharge on the day of surgery, the surgeons contacted patients according to their assigned treatment group. At the initial postoperative office visit, satisfaction outcomes were assessed using the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Surgical Care (S-CAHPS) survey and an additional satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS Fifty-nine (97%) of 61 patients in the no-contact group, 118 (99%) of 119 patients in the phone group, and 71 (100%) of 71 patients in the video group completed follow-up assessment. The S-CAHPS top-box response rate in both the video group (0.86 ± 0.14, p < 0.001) and the phone group (0.84 ± 0.17, p < 0.001) was greater than in the no-contact group (0.68 ± 0.26). When asked to rate satisfaction with overall care, a greater proportion of patients in the video group (85.9%) gave the top-box response compared with both the phone group (71.8%, p = 0.040) and the no-contact group (60.7%, p = 0.002). Among the patients in the video group, 62.0% indicated that they would prefer a video call in future encounters with their surgeon compared with 1.8% of patients in the no-contact group (p < 0.001) and 1.7% of patients in the phone group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Phone and video calls following discharge are an effective way of enhancing patient satisfaction with the clinical care experience as measured by the S-CAHPS survey. In terms of satisfaction with overall care, video calls may be superior to phone calls. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Matthew T Kingery
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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Jansen T, Gathen M, Touet A, Goost H, Wirtz DC, Burger C, Pflugmacher R, Welle K, Kabir K. Spine Examination during COVID-19 Pandemic via Video Consultation. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2021; 159:193-201. [PMID: 33530112 PMCID: PMC8043667 DOI: 10.1055/a-1283-7160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION During the current COVID-19 pandemic video consultations are increasingly common in order to minimize the risk of infection for staff and patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a spine examination via video. METHODS A total of 43 patients were recruited. Each participant underwent a video-based (VB) and a conventional face-to-face (FTF) spine examination. Pain intensity, active range of motion, inspection, a neurophysiologic basic exam and provocations tests were evaluated using video-based and face-to-face methods. RESULTS The intra-rater reliability (IRR) was measured between both examinations. Good to very good IRR values were obtained in inspection (Kappa between 0,752 und 0,944), active range of motion and basic neurophysiological examination (Kappa between 0,659 und 0,969). Only moderate matches were found in specific provocation tests (Kappa between 0,407 und 0,938). A video-based spine examination is a reliable tool for measuring pain intensity, active range of motion and a basic neurophysiologic exam. CONCLUSION A basic spine examination during a video consultation is possible. A good agreement of the test results between video-based and face-to-face examination could be found.
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- Tom Jansen
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Wermelskirchen Hospital, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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Wright-Chisem J, Trehan S. The Hand and Wrist Examination for Video Telehealth Encounters. HSS J 2021; 17:70-74. [PMID: 33967645 PMCID: PMC8077990 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620975341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
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Kolin DA, Carroll KM, Plancher K, Cushner F. Perspective of Attending Physicians on the Use of Telemedicine in an Outpatient Arthroplasty Setting During the COVID-19 Pandemic. HSS J 2021; 17:31-35. [PMID: 33967639 PMCID: PMC8077992 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620979984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background: During the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, physicians had to improvise and adapt new ways to provide care to patients. Purposes: The purpose of this study was to assess physicians' sentiments regarding telemedicine and its use in orthopedic practices. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of attending orthopedic physicians, the majority of whom integrated telemedicine into their practices from March to October 2020. A survey was sent to 517 physicians who had registered for an orthopedics conference. The survey included questions pertaining to various factors regarding telemedicine and each physician's practice. Results: Of the 517 physicians who received the survey, 328 responded, for a 63.4% response rate. Of the 328 respondents, 84.1% did not use telemedicine in their practice prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even during the pandemic, the physicians most commonly responded that less than 5% of their practice was conducted by telemedicine (n = 103, 31.4%). The second most common response was that more than 20% of visits were done via telemedicine (n = 72, 22.0%); 43.0% of physicians noted that they would not use telemedicine technology in their practice after the pandemic, but 59.1% of physicians would be willing to do annual visits by telemedicine. Ability to examine the patient (2.0 ± 1.0) was rated worse, overall, than either the experience using the technology (3.2 ± 1.0) or the capacity to communicate with the patient (3.6 ± 1.0). Conclusions: Our survey of orthopedic surgeons demonstrates that while the use of telemedicine technology was minimal prior to the pandemic, its use was widely adopted during the pandemic. Nearly half of physicians said that they will continue to use telemedicine.
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Windsor EN, Sharma AK, Gkiatas I, Elbuluk AM, Sculco PK, Vigdorchik JM. An Overview of Telehealth in Total Joint Arthroplasty. HSS J 2021; 17:51-58. [PMID: 33967642 PMCID: PMC8077983 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620972629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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With the increase in technological advances over the years, telehealth services in orthopedic surgery have gained in popularity, yet adoption among surgeons has been slow. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, orthopedic surgery practices nationwide have accelerated adaptation to telemedicine. Telehealth can be effectively applied to total joint arthroplasty, with the ability to perform preoperative consultations, postoperative follow-up, and telerehabilitation in a virtual, remote manner with similar outcomes to in-person visits. New technologies that have emerged, such as virtual goniometers, wearable sensors, and app-based patient questionnaires, have improved clinicians' ability to conduct telehealth visits. Benefits of using telehealth include high patient satisfaction, cost-savings, increased access to care, and more efficiency. Notably, some challenges still exist, including widespread accessibility and adaptation of new technologies, inability to conduct an in-person orthopedic physical examination, and regulatory barriers, such as insurance reimbursement, increased medicolegal risk, and privacy and confidentiality concerns. Despite these hurdles, telehealth is here to stay and can be successfully incorporated in any total joint arthroplasty practice with the appropriate adjustments.
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- Eric N. Windsor
- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Complex Joint Reconstruction Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Complex Joint Reconstruction Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Lamplot JD, Pinnamaneni S, Swensen-Buza S, Lawton CD, Dines JS, Nawabi DH, Young WK, Rodeo SA, Taylor SA. The Knee Examination for Video Telemedicine Encounters. HSS J 2021; 17:80-84. [PMID: 33967647 PMCID: PMC8077991 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620975039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Joseph D. Lamplot
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Subramanyam V, Day MA, Kinderknecht JJ. The Role of Telehealth in Sideline Management of Sports-Related Injuries. HSS J 2021; 17:46-50. [PMID: 33967641 PMCID: PMC8077984 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620979653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the ability of the sports medicine physician to be present to participate in in-person sideline evaluation of the injured athlete. The purpose of this review is to assess existing literature regarding the utilization of telehealth for sideline evaluation and management of the injured athlete, as well as to identify further areas of research. With the rapid incorporation of telehealth visits, the utilization and capabilities of telemedicine continue to expand. A number of evidence-based resources are available to support medical providers to develop and utilize video evaluation for the sideline evaluation of sports-related injuries. Future research, including the development of validated, modified examination techniques and technologies, will allow for improved interactive physical examinations, which may be better utilized for sideline evaluation.
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LeBrun DG, Malfer C, Wilson M, Carroll KM, Wang, MS V, Mayman DJ, Cross MB, Alexiades MM, Jerabek SA, Cushner FD, Vigdorchik JM, Haas SB, Ast MP. Telemedicine in an Outpatient Arthroplasty Setting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Early Lessons from New York City. HSS J 2021; 17:25-30. [PMID: 33967638 PMCID: PMC8077980 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620972659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background: The early months of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic in New York City led to a rapid transition of non-essential in-person health care, including outpatient arthroplasty visits, to a telemedicine context. Questions/Purposes: Based on our initial experiences with telemedicine in an outpatient arthroplasty setting, we sought to determine early lessons learned that may be applicable to other providers adopting or expanding telemedicine services. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed by surveying all patients undergoing telemedicine visits with 8 arthroplasty surgeons at 1 orthopedic specialty hospital in New York City from April 8 to May 19, 2020. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze demographic data, satisfaction with the telemedicine visit, and positive and negative takeaways. Results: In all, 164 patients completed the survey. The most common reasons for the telemedicine visit were short-term (less than 6 months), postoperative appointment (n = 88; 54%), and new patient consultation (n = 32; 20%). A total of 84 patients (51%) noted a reduction in expenses versus standard outpatient care. Several positive themes emerged from patient feedback, including less anxiety and stress related to traveling (n = 82; 50%), feeling more at ease in a familiar environment (n = 54; 33%), and the ability to assess postoperative home environment (n = 13; 8%). However, patients also expressed concerns about the difficulty addressing symptoms in the absence of an in-person examination (n = 28; 17%), a decreased sense of interpersonal connection with the physician (n = 20; 12%), and technical difficulties (n = 14; 9%). Conclusions: Patients were satisfied with their telemedicine experience during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, we identified several areas amenable to improvement. Further study is warranted.
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BACKGROUND Hand therapists and health care providers across the spectrum have been profoundly impacted by COVID-19. Greater insight and information regarding how practitioners have been affected by this unparalleled pandemic is important. PURPOSE Survey research was performed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hand therapy practice. STUDY DESIGN Online survey research. METHODS Four constructs guided the development of the survey: psychosocial and financial impact; safety practice patterns; changes in current practice patterns; use of telehealth. The survey was distributed to members of the American Society of Hand Therapists from April 14, 2020 through May 4, 2020. Descriptive demographic data were obtained. Frequencies were examined using ChiSquare, correlations were examined using Spearman Correlation Coefficient, and means were compared via independent t-test. RESULTS A total of 719 members responded to the survey. Eighty-six percent of therapists reported feeling more stress than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This level of stress was similar across ages, practice settings, financial stability or instability, and geographical settings. Older therapists (rs = 0.04) and those that practiced longer (rs = 0.009) felt more comfortable with in-person treatment. Ninety-eight percent of therapists reported a decrease in caseload. Postoperative cases (P= .0001) and patients ages 19-49 were more likely to receive in-person treatment (P= .002). 46% of therapists reported providing telehealth services. Nontraumatic, nonoperative cases (P= .0001) and patients aged 65 or older were more likely to receive telehealth services (P= .0001). Younger therapists (rs = 0.03) and therapists working in outpatient therapist owned, outpatient corporate owned, and outpatient academic medical centers (X2 [4, N = 637] = 15.9463, P= .003) were more likely to utilize telehealth. CONCLUSION Stress was felt globally among hand therapy clinicians regardless of financial security or insecurity, age, practice area, or geographical setting. Therapists saw a drastic decrease in caseloads. In-person caseloads shifted primarily to postoperative cases. STUDY DESIGN Web based survey.
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Greenfield PT, Manz WJ, DeMaio EL, Duddleston SH, Xerogeanes JW, Scott Maughon T, Spencer CC, Dawes A, Boden SD, Hammond KE, Wagner ER, Gottschalk MB, Daly CA, Pombo MW. Telehealth Can Be Implemented Across a Musculoskeletal Service Line Without Compromising Patient Satisfaction. HSS J 2021; 17:36-45. [PMID: 33967640 PMCID: PMC8077987 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620977171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes to in-office orthopedic care, with a rapid shift to telemedicine. Institutions' lack of established infrastructure for these types of visits has posed challenges requiring attention to confidentiality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the feasibility of telemedicine in orthopedics during the pandemic and its effect on efficiency and patient satisfaction. Methods: Patients seen by the Emory University Department of Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Upper Extremity Divisions via telemedicine from March 23 to April 24, 2020, were contacted by telephone. Each patient was asked to respond to questions on satisfaction, ease of use, and potential future use; satisfaction with telemedicine and previous clinical visits were measured using a modified 5-point Likert scale. Results: Of the 762 patients seen, 346 (45.4%) completed the telemedicine questionnaire. Satisfaction varied by visit type, with average scores of 4.88/5 for in-office clinic visits versus 4.61/5 for telemedicine visits. There was no significant difference among age groups for satisfaction ratings. Patients 65 years old or older reported significantly longer visit times and decreased ease of use with the telemedicine platform. Conclusion: Telemedicine in a large orthopedics department was successfully implemented without compromising patient satisfaction. The use of telemedicine allows many patients to be seen quickly and efficiently without diminishing their musculoskeletal clinical experience.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Shafi KA, Fortson K, Iyer S. Adoption of Telemedicine: A Debrief for the Orthopedic Practitioner. HSS J 2021; 17:99-105. [PMID: 33967651 PMCID: PMC8077978 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620977429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Lawton CD, Swensen-Buza S, Awender JF, Pinnamaneni S, Lamplot JD, Young WK, Rodeo SA, Nawabi DH, Taylor SA, Dines JS. The Elbow Physical Examination for Telemedicine Encounters. HSS J 2021; 17:65-69. [PMID: 33967644 PMCID: PMC8077976 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620975040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Cort D. Lawton
- Sports Medicine Division, Ortho Illinois, Algonquin, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Division, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Lamplot JD, Taylor SA. Good Comes From Evil: COVID-19 and the Advent of Telemedicine in Orthopedics. HSS J 2021; 17:7-13. [PMID: 33967635 PMCID: PMC8077989 DOI: 10.1177/1556331620972046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Joseph D. Lamplot
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Greif DN, Shallop BJ, Rizzo MG, Cade WH, Letter M, Muñoz J, Baraga MG, Kaplan LD. Telehealth in an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinic: The First 100 Patients. Telemed J E Health 2021; 27:1275-1281. [PMID: 33513048 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Orthopedic specialties have begun to embrace telehealth as an alternative to in-person visits. We have not found studies assessing telehealth in sports medicine. Our goal is to evaluate patient perception of telehealth in an orthopedic sports medicine practice. Methods: Institutional review board (IRB) approval was obtained. The first 100 patients 18 years and older who had their initial videoconference telehealth appointment with our sports medicine providers from March to April 2020 were contacted at the conclusion of their visit. Surveys assessed satisfaction with telehealth, the provider, and whether attire played a role in their perception of the quality of the telehealth visit. Results: Patients on average stated excellent satisfaction with their visit (4.76 out of 5) and their provider (4.98 out of 5). Patients slightly disagreed with the notion that telehealth is equivalent to in-person provider visits (2.95 out of 5). This did not affect their perception to telehealth itself. It did not discourage patients from recommending telehealth or their provider to future patients. Patients overall felt that attire of the provider does not influence their opinion as to the standard of care they received. Returning patients versus new patient visits were more likely to recommend telehealth to others (4.83 vs. 4.56, p = 0.04). The responses from both groups were overwhelmingly positive. Conclusion: Telehealth is a viable clinic option in an orthopedic sports medicine clinic. Patients who have seen providers in-person previously are more likely to recommend telehealth versus new patients. New patients were satisfied with their telehealth experience. Level of Evidence: IV.
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- Dylan N Greif
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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Kirby DJ, Fried JW, Buchalter DB, Moses MJ, Hurly ET, Cardone DA, Yang SS, Virk MS, Rokito AS, Jazrawi LM, Campbell KA. Patient and Physician Satisfaction with Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Sports Medicine Perspective. Telemed J E Health 2021; 27:1151-1159. [PMID: 33512302 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background: Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a large shift in health care toward virtual platforms. This study analyzed patient and physician satisfaction with telehealth during the height of the pandemic within the division of sports medicine. Methods: All sports medicine patients who completed a telemedicine visit from March 30, 2020, through April 30, 2020, were sent a 14-question Likert scale (1-5/5) survey. Sports medicine physicians who used telemedicine were sent a separate 14-question Likert scale (1-5/5) survey at the end of the study period. Factors influencing patient satisfaction were determined using a multivariate linear regression model. Results: A total of 143 patients and 9 sports medicine attendings completed the surveys. Most patients were "satisfied" (4/5) or "very satisfied" (5/5) (88.8%). A multivariate linear regression determined that patients who believed they had a greater ability to adopt new technology and were more effective at communicating questions/concerns to their physicians had greater satisfaction (p = 0.009 and p = 0.015, respectively). Most physicians were either "satisfied" (4/5) or "very satisfied" (5/5) (75.0%). On average, physicians felt that physical examinations conducted through telemedicine were "moderately effective" (2.75/5.00 ± 1.3), that they were "fairly confident" (3.86/5.00 ± 0.83) in their diagnoses, and that most sports medicine attendings plan to use telemedicine in the future (87.5%). Conclusion: Telehealth emerged as a valuable tool for the delivery of health care to sports medicine patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients and physicians reported high levels of satisfactions with its use, and this study further identifies areas that can improve the patient and physician experience.
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- David J Kirby
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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Telemedicine in research and training: spine surgeon perspectives and practices worldwide. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2021; 30:2143-2149. [PMID: 33481089 PMCID: PMC7820826 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06716-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Purpose To utilize a global survey to elucidate spine surgeons’ perspectives towards research and resident education within telemedicine.
Methods A cross-sectional, anonymous email survey was circulated to the members of AO Spine, an international organization consisting of spine surgeons from around the world. Questions were selected and revised using a Delphi approach. A major portion of the final survey queried participants on experiences with telemedicine in training, the utility of telemedicine for research, and the efficacy of telemedicine as a teaching tool. Responses were compared by region. Results A total of 485 surgeons completed the survey between May 15, 2020 and May 31, 2020. Though most work regularly with trainees (83.3%) and 81.8% agreed that telemedicine should be incorporated into clinical education, 61.7% of respondents stated that trainees are not present during telemedicine visits. With regards to the types of clinical education that telemedicine could provide, only 33.9% of respondents agreed that interpretation of physical exam maneuvers can be taught (mean score = − 0.28, SD = ± 1.13). The most frequent research tasks performed over telehealth were follow-up of imaging (28.7%) and study group meetings (26.6%). Of all survey responses provided by members, there were no regional differences (p > 0.05 for all comparisons). Conclusions Our study of spine surgeons worldwide noted high agreement among specialists for the implantation of telemedicine in trainee curricula, underscoring the global acceptance of this medium for patient management going forward. A greater emphasis towards trainee participation as well as establishing best practices in telemedicine are essential to equip future spine specialists with the necessary skills for navigating this emerging platform. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at (10.1007/s00586-020-06716-w).
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Welle K, Täger S, Hackenberg RK, Markowetz A, Schildberg FA, Burger C, Wirtz DC, Jansen T, Kabir K. Examining the Hand in the Video Consultation. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2021; 159:202-208. [PMID: 33477179 PMCID: PMC8043665 DOI: 10.1055/a-1304-3593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Video consultations could support patient care in hand surgery during social distancing in the COVID-19 era. According to the literature, images of hand and fingers can support telediagnosis in hand emergencies. We present this feasibility study on online video consultation in hand surgery. METHODS A structured examination was designed to query the medical history and examine motor skills, sensitivity, strength and function tests of the hand. Thirty examinations on both hands were carried out by online video consultation, then in direct contact and compared with each other. RESULTS With 4560 evaluated range of movement of the hand and finger joints, there was a high correlation between the measurement methods of R = 0.995 (p < 0.0001, confidence interval 0.9946 - 0.9954). In the video-based examination, 84.6% of the measured values showed a deviation of less than 5° compared to the direct examination, 92.8% less than 10° deviation. Good accordance was also found in the patient's medical history. An estimating examination of sensitivity, function and strength during video examination is feasible with simple auxiliary aids. Deficits are evident in the detection of scars, in function tests and the absence of haptic findings. CONCLUSION Online video consultation allows hand examination with sufficient documentation of hand and finger movements (range of motion) and proper evaluation of symptoms. It cannot replace direct examination but complement patient care in hand surgery even beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Kristian Welle
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Medical Centre, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Section of Hand and Plastic-Reconstructive Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Medical Centre, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Section of Hand and Plastic-Reconstructive Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Medical Centre, Germany
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- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Philipps University Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Medical Centre, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Medical Centre, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Medical Centre, Germany
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Lott A, Sacks H, Hutzler L, Campbell KA, Lajam CM. Telemedicine Utilization by Orthopedic Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic: Demographic and Socioeconomic Analysis. Telemed J E Health 2021; 27:1117-1122. [PMID: 33448896 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: The relaxation of telemedicine (TM) restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated adoption of this technology by many orthopedic practices. The purpose of this study was to examine the demographics of the orthopedic patients who utilized TM visits during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify opportunities to improve access. Methods: All patients who underwent orthopedic TM visits at one urban academic medical center between January and April 2020 were included. Demographic data including primary zip code, primary language, and visit type were collected. The demographics of the TM cohort were compared with those of patients seen in the outpatient (OP) setting at the same institution the prior year as well as with patients in the metropolitan area (M). Results: Five thousand thirty-five TM visits met the inclusion criteria. The TM cohort was significantly younger than the OP cohort, with mean age of 48.7 ± 19.0 years for TM and 55.2 ± 18.0 years for OP, and with 22% of TM being 65 or older versus 35% of OP being 65 or older (p = 0.001). The TM cohort had a lower percentage of minority patients (41.3%) than the OP cohort (48.2%). The TM cohort had a significantly lower percentage of black 12.9% versus 14.1%, Asian. 5.1% versus 5.8%, and Spanish/Hispanic 1.9% versus 15.4%, than the M and the OP cohort from the prior year (p < 0.026, p < 0.001, p < 0.001). For socioeconomic status, only 13.8% of TM patients were from ZIP codes with median household incomes <50k. A total of 96.2% of TM visits were performed in English, where only 61% of individuals in the metropolitan area report English as their primary language. Conclusions: As the largest analysis of the use of TM in orthopedics, this study highlights both the future potential of TM and areas of improvement to ensure better access to care for all patient populations. Maintenance of the provisions to allow audio-only visits to be considered TM and billed as such is one important measure.
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- Ariana Lott
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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PURPOSE Until now, the use of telemedical applications in orthopedics was limited to sparsely populated countries. However, due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, interest in orthopedics in these procedures has increased significantly. The aim of this systematic review was to find out to what extent there is scientific evidence for the use of telemedicine in the orthopedic field. METHODS A systematic literature search was carried out in various databases on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on telemedical applications in orthopedics. RESULTS Altogether, 14 articles were identified that reported about a total of eight RCTs of telemedical applications in orthopedics. Two RCTs were about a patient-to-doctor video consultation and six RCTs were about telerehabilitation after knee and hip arthroplasty (4 × knee arthroplasty, one hip and knee arthroplasty, one hip arthroplasty). For the majority of outcome parameters evaluated, there were no significant differences between the study groups. The cost effectiveness of videoconsultations depended on the workload (number of patient consultations) as well as the effectiveness of telerehabilitation on the distance of the patient's home to the health care center (30 km round-trip). CONCLUSION There is sufficient evidence to recommend the use of telemedical methods in orthopedics. However, more research is necessary to further expand the possibilities of telemedical methods with regard to physical examination.
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Labib SA, Goel R, Manz W, Bariteau J. Telemedicine Foot and Ankle Visits in the COVID-19 Era. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 6:2473011421994068. [PMID: 35097434 PMCID: PMC8702918 DOI: 10.1177/2473011421994068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic created a difficult environment to provide musculoskeletal care to patients with foot and ankle pathology given the limitations placed on in-office visits. Telemedicine offered a unique avenue to reach these patients; however, the efficacy of telemedicine visits in patients with foot and ankle pathology is not well studied. We propose a telemedicine protocol that has allowed us to effectively see and treat patients with foot and ankle pathology. Methods: A 12-step standardized telemedicine protocol was created within the Foot and Ankle division that was used for seeing patients through telemedicine. Also included in this is previsit preparation and follow-up recommendations. Press Ganey surveys were retrospectively reviewed to understand patient experience with telemedicine. Results: 85.2% of patients surveyed responded with scores indicating excellent care. When comparing patients who were seen in-office and through telemedicine, 89.2% and 83.4% responded with scores indicating excellent care, respectively (P = .37). Conclusion: Telemedicine offers an effective and convenient way to provide excellent musculoskeletal care to patients affected with foot and ankle pathology. This is the first study that evaluated a comprehensive protocol for telemedicine encounters and can be used to implement telemedicine by others using this approach. Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion.
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- Sameh A. Labib
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Chaudhry H, Nadeem S, Mundi R. How Satisfied Are Patients and Surgeons with Telemedicine in Orthopaedic Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:47-56. [PMID: 33009231 PMCID: PMC7899486 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has resulted in a rapid pivot toward telemedicine owing to closure of in-person elective clinics and sustained efforts at physical distancing worldwide. Throughout this period, there has been revived enthusiasm for delivering and receiving orthopaedic care remotely. Unfortunately, rapidly published editorials and commentaries during the pandemic have not adequately conveyed findings of published randomized trials on this topic. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES In this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials, we asked: (1) What are the levels of patient and surgeon satisfaction with the use of telemedicine as a tool for orthopaedic care delivery? (2) Are there differences in patient-reported outcomes between telemedicine visits and in-person visits? (3) What is the difference in time commitment between telemedicine and in-person visits? METHODS In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we conducted a systematic review with the primary objective to determine patient and surgeon satisfaction with telemedicine, and secondary objectives to determine differences in patient-reported outcomes and time commitment. We used combinations of search keywords and medical subject headings around the terms "telemedicine", "telehealth", and "virtual care" combined with "orthopaedic", "orthopaedic surgery" and "randomized." We searched three medical databases (MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) in duplicate and performed manual searches to identify randomized controlled trials evaluating the outcomes of telemedicine and in-person orthopaedic assessments. Trials that studied an intervention that was considered to be telemedicine (that is, any form of remote or virtual care including, but not limited to, video, telephone, or internet-based care), had a control group that comprised in-person assessments performed by orthopaedic surgeons, and were reports of Level I original evidence were included in this study. Studies evaluating physiotherapy or rehabilitation interventions were excluded. Data was extracted by two reviewers and quantitative and qualitive summaries of results were generated. Methodological quality of included trials was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool, which uniformly rated the trials at high risk of bias within the blinding categories (blinding of providers, patients, and outcome assessors). We screened 133 published articles; 12 articles (representing eight randomized controlled trials) met the inclusion criteria. There were 1008 patients randomized (511 to telemedicine groups and 497 to control groups). Subspecialties represented were hip and knee arthroplasty (two trials), upper extremity (two trials), pediatric trauma (one trial), adult trauma (one trial), and general orthopaedics (two trials). RESULTS There was no difference in the odds of satisfaction between patients receiving telemedicine care and those receiving in-person care (pooled odds ratio 0.89 [95% CI 0.40 to 1.99]; p = 0.79). There were also no differences in surgeon satisfaction (pooled OR 0.38 [95% CI 0.07 to 2.19]; p = 0.28) or among multiple patient-reported outcome measures that evaluated pain and function. Patients reported time savings, both when travel time was excluded (17 minutes shorter [95% CI 2 to 32]; p = 0.03) and when it was included (180 minutes shorter [95% CI 78 to 281]; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Evidence from heterogeneous randomized studies demonstrates that the use of telemedicine for orthopaedic assessments does not result in identifiable differences in patient or surgeon satisfaction compared with in-person assessments. Importantly, the source studies in this review did not adequately capture or report safety endpoints, such as complications or missed diagnoses. Future studies must be adequately powered to detect these differences to ensure patient safety is not compromised with the use of telemedicine. Although telemedicine may lead to a similar patient experience, surgeons should maintain a low threshold for follow-up with in-person assessments whenever possible in the absence of further safety data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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- Harman Chaudhry
- H. Chaudhry, S. Nadeem, R. Mundi, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Lim MA, Pranata R. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) markedly increased mortality in patients with hip fracture - A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 12:187-193. [PMID: 32958988 PMCID: PMC7495188 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on mortality in patients with hip fracture. METHODS We performed a systematic literature search in PubMed, Cochrane Central Database, and medRvix from inception up to July 13, 2020 on research articles that enrolled hip fracture patients who had information on COVID-19 and clinically validated definition of death. RESULTS A total of 984 participants from 6 studies were included in our study. The pooled prevalence of COVID-19 was 9% [95% CI: 7-11%]. The mortality rate in patients with concomitant hip fracture and COVID-19 was found to be 36% (95% CI: 26-47%), whereas the mortality rate in hip fracture without COVID-19 is 2% (95% CI: 1-3%). Meta-analysis showed that COVID-19 was associated with a seven-fold increase in risk (RR 7.45 [95% CI: 2.72, 20.43], p < 0.001; I2: 68.6%) of mortality in patients with hip fracture. Regression-based Harbord's test showed no indication of small-study effects (p = 0.06). CONCLUSION The present meta-analysis showed that COVID-19 increased the risk of mortality in patients with hip fracture. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered with PROSPERO, July 21, 2020, number CRD42020199618. Available from https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020199618.
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- Michael Anthonius Lim
- Corresponding author. Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia.
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Lim MA, Mulyadi Ridia KG, Pranata R. Epidemiological pattern of orthopaedic fracture during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020; 16:16-23. [PMID: 33398227 PMCID: PMC7773000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed evaluate the 30-day mortality, number and site of fracture, mechanism of injury, and location where injury was sustained during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic. METHODS We performed a systematic literature search from PubMed and Embase on original articles, research letters, and short reports which have data about the number of fractures, site of fracture, mechanism of injury, location where injury was sustained, percentage of operative intervention, mortality during the pandemic compared to a specified period of time before the pandemic. The search was finalized in October 14, 2020. RESULTS A total of 11,936 participants from 16 studies were included in our study. The pooled analysis indicated a higher 30-days mortality associated with fractures during the pandemic (9% vs 4%, OR 1.86 [1.05, 3.27], p = 0.03; I2: 36%, p = 0.15). The number of fractures presenting to hospitals has declined 43% (35-50%) compared to pre-pandemic. Hand fracture was fewer during the pandemic (18% vs 23%, OR 0.75 [0.58, 0.97], p = 0.03; I2: 69%, p = 0.002). Work-related traumas, high-energy falls, and domestic accidents were more common during the pandemic, while sports-related traumas were found to be less. Injuries that occurred in the sports area were lower than before the pandemic. CONCLUSION The present meta-analysis showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of fractures has decreased, but there is a higher mortality rate associated with fractures.
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- Michael Anthonius Lim
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia
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Jaenisch M, Kohlhof H, Touet A, Kehrer M, Cucchi D, Burger C, Wirtz DC, Welle K, Kabir K. Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Telemedical Examination of the Hip and Pelvis - Early Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2020; 159:39-46. [PMID: 33327028 PMCID: PMC8043596 DOI: 10.1055/a-1289-0779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Introduction
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the German Health Ministry has issued restrictions applying to the field of orthopaedics and trauma surgery. Besides postponement of elective surgeries, outpatient consultations have been drastically reduced. Parallel to these developments, an increase in telemedical consultations has reflected efforts to provide sufficient patient care. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a clinical examination of the hip joint and pelvis by way of a telemedical consultation.
Materials and Methods
Twenty-nine patients of a German university clinic were recruited and assessed in both telemedical and conventional examinations. Agreement between the two examinations was then assessed, and connections between the observed agreement and patient-specific factors such as age, BMI and ASA classification were investigated.
Results
The inspections agreed closely with a mean Cohenʼs kappa of 0.76 ± 0.37. Palpation showed adequate agreement with a mean Cohenʼs kappa of 0.38 ± 0.19. Function showed good agreement with a mean Cohenʼs kappa of 0.61 ± 0.26 and range of motion showed adequate agreement with a mean Cohenʼs kappa of 0.36 ± 0.19. A significant positive correlation was observed between the number of deviations in the different examinations and age (p = 0.05), and a significant positive correlation was shown between the number of non-feasible examinations and age (p < 0.01), BMI (p < 0.01) and ASA classification score (p < 0.01).
Discussion
Inspection and function can be reliably evaluated, whereas the significance of palpation, provocation and measurement of range of motion is limited. The small sample size puts limitations on the significance of a statistically relevant correlation between patient-specific factors such as age, BMI and ASA classification score and valid and successful implementation of a telemedical examination. The authors recommend targeted patient selection. If, however, patients are being evaluated who are very old (> 75 years), obese (BMI > 30) or with multiple comorbidities (ASA 3 and above), caution is advised. Large, prospective studies are needed in the future to fully validate telemedical consultations in the fields of orthopaedics and trauma surgery.
Conclusion
A telemedical examination of the hip joint and pelvis can be performed with certain limitations. Patient-specific factors such as age, BMI, and extent of comorbidities appear to have a relevant impact on validity and execution of the examination. Patients with multiple comorbidities (ASA 3 and above), advanced age (> 75 years) or obesity (BMI > 30) should, whenever possible, be examined in a conventional outpatient setting.
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- Max Jaenisch
- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Clinics, Bonn, Germany
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Rizzi AM, Polachek WS, Dulas M, Strelzow JA, Hynes KK. The new 'normal': Rapid adoption of telemedicine in orthopaedics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Injury 2020; 51:2816-2821. [PMID: 32951916 PMCID: PMC7493795 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Telemedicine provides a safe and effective means for the delivery of care by physicians amongst many subspecialties. Historically, orthopaedic practices in the United States have not widely utilized telemedicine for the delivery of orthopaedic care. As technology improves the adoption and utilization of telemedicine will likely grow, especially in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our study aims to assess patient and surgeon satisfaction and efficacy of telemedicine during a rapid adoption due to the global pandemic. METHODS All patients who completed a telemedicine encounter (telephone or video) with an orthopaedic surgeon were contacted. Patients were individually contacted after their visit, and a standardized validated post-visit satisfaction survey was completed. Orthopaedic surgeons completed a standardized post-encounter survey after each visit. Pre-COVID-19 patient satisfaction data was used for comparison. RESULTS Orthopaedic surgeons completed 612 telehealth encounters either via phone or video consultation between April 6, 2020 and May 22, 2020. 95% of patients rated both surgeon sensitivity to their needs and response to their concerns as 'good' or 'very good.' 93% of patients reported they would participate in a telemedicine encounter again. Surgeons reported high satisfaction with telemedicine encounters (80%, 86% phone and video respectively), and that 78.4% of the time a telemedicine encounter was successful in replacing an in-person visit. CONCLUSION Patients and orthopaedic surgeons documented high levels of satisfaction with telehealth encounters during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Telemedicine does not appear to be a replacement for all in-person clinic encounters, however, when used in the appropriate context demonstrated favourable results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4 Study.
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- Andrew M Rizzi
- University of Chicago Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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- University of Chicago Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 5841 South Maryland Ave, Chicago, USA
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- University of Chicago Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- University of Chicago Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Lovecchio F, Riew GJ, Samartzis D, Louie PK, Germscheid N, An HS, Cheung JPY, Chutkan N, Mallow GM, Neva MH, Phillips FM, Sciubba DM, El-Sharkawi M, Valacco M, McCarthy MH, Makhni MC, Iyer S. Provider confidence in the telemedicine spine evaluation: results from a global study. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2020; 30:2109-2123. [PMID: 33222003 PMCID: PMC7680633 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06653-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Purpose To utilize data from a global spine surgeon survey to elucidate (1) overall confidence in the telemedicine evaluation and (2) determinants of provider confidence. Methods Members of AO Spine International were sent a survey encompassing participant’s experience with, perception of, and comparison of telemedicine to in-person visits. The survey was designed through a Delphi approach, with four rounds of question review by the multi-disciplinary authors. Data were stratified by provider age, experience, telemedicine platform, trust in telemedicine, and specialty. Results Four hundred and eighty-five surgeons participated in the survey. The global effort included respondents from Africa (19.9%), Asia Pacific (19.7%), Europe (24.3%), North America (9.4%), and South America (26.6%). Providers felt that physical exam-based tasks (e.g., provocative testing, assessing neurologic deficits/myelopathy, etc.) were inferior to in-person exams, while communication-based aspects (e.g., history taking, imaging review, etc.) were equivalent. Participants who performed greater than 50 visits were more likely to believe telemedicine was at least equivalent to in-person visits in the ability to make an accurate diagnosis (OR 2.37, 95% C.I. 1.03–5.43). Compared to in-person encounters, video (versus phone only) visits were associated with increased confidence in the ability of telemedicine to formulate and communicate a treatment plan (OR 3.88, 95% C.I. 1.71–8.84). Conclusion Spine surgeons are confident in the ability of telemedicine to communicate with patients, but are concerned about its capacity to accurately make physical exam-based diagnoses. Future research should concentrate on standardizing the remote examination and the development of appropriate use criteria in order to increase provider confidence in telemedicine technology.
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- Francis Lovecchio
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- The International Spine Research and Innovation Initiative, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Neuroscience Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- The International Spine Research and Innovation Initiative, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- The International Spine Research and Innovation Initiative, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- The International Spine Research and Innovation Initiative, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baltimore, MD, USA, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Assiut University Medical School, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Churruca Hospital de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
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STUDY DESIGN This was a prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to design and test a novel spine neurological examination adapted for telemedicine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Telemedicine is a rapidly evolving technology associated with numerous potential benefits for health care, especially in the modern era of value-based care. To date, no studies have assessed whether. METHODS Twenty-one healthy controls and 20 patients with cervical or lumbar spinal disease (D) were prospectively enrolled. Each patient underwent a telemedicine neurological examination as well as a traditional in-person neurological examination administered by a fellowship trained spine surgeon and a physiatrist. Both the telemedicine and in-person tests consisted of motor, sensory, and special test components. Scores were compared via univariate analysis and secondary qualitative outcomes, including responses from a satisfaction survey, were obtained upon completion of the trial. RESULTS Of the 20 patients in the D group, 9 patients had cervical disease and 11 patients had lumbar disease. Comparing healthy control with the D group, there were no significant differences with respect to all motor scores, most sensory scores, and all special tests. There was a high rate of satisfaction among the cohort with 92.7% of participants feeling "very satisfied" with the overall experience. CONCLUSIONS This study presents the development of a viable neurological spine examination adapted for telemedicine. The findings in this study suggest that patients have comparable motor, sensory, and special test scores with telemedicine as with a traditional in-person examination administered by an experienced clinician, as well as reporting a high rate of satisfaction among participants. To our knowledge, this is the first telemedicine neurological examination for spine surgery. Further studies are warranted to validate these findings.
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Gabriel C, Mathiot A, Boumediane M, Vernet P, Schwebel M, de Figueiredo C, Gouzou S, Sauleau E, Liverneaux P, Facca S. Organization of outpatient consultations at a hand surgery department in a French university hospital during the COVID-19 lockdown. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2020; 40:17-24. [PMID: 33130022 PMCID: PMC7598369 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The COVID-19 health crisis has greatly impacted the organization of outpatient consultations, especially in hand surgery. Five reorganization stages were described during the crisis (from week 11 to week 21 in 2020): preparatory stage, 1st organizational stage, wait-and-see stage, 2nd organizational stage, and progressive return stage. The number of patients seen on-site decreased 64% in 2020 compared to 2019, while 78% of consultations were canceled. The logistics (teleconsultation, dedicated COVID-19 patient pathways) and human resources (sick leave, telework, reassignment to other departments) were adapted to ensure that patients who are usually seen in our hand surgery department received adequate care.
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- C Gabriel
- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hôpital Emile Muller, 20, Avenue du Docteur René Laennec, 68100 Mulhouse, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Groupe Méthode en Recherche Clinique, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, Place de l'Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France; Laboratoire Icube, CNRS UMR 7357, Equipe IMAGeS, 300, Boulevard Sébastien Brant, CS 10413, 67412 Illkirch, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France; Laboratoire Icube, CNRS UMR 7357, Equipe MMB, 2-4 Rue Boussingault, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Hautepierre 2, 1, Avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France; Laboratoire Icube, CNRS UMR 7357, Equipe MMB, 2-4 Rue Boussingault, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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Sprowls GR, Brown JC, Robin BN. The Shoulder Telehealth Assessment Tool in Transition to Distance Orthopedics. Arthrosc Tech 2020; 9:e1673-e1681. [PMID: 33294325 PMCID: PMC7695579 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The role of telehealth in orthopedic surgery is rapidly expanding, a movement largely brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Virtual clinic encounters using a video chat platform or a simple telephone call offer the patient and surgeon numerous advantages that are now better appreciated by the orthopedic community at large. However, barriers to effective patient evaluation exist, and a successful patient assessment is highly dependent on technique. In particular, performing a shoulder physical examination during a virtual encounter poses many obstacles. We present a technique to complete a patient-led, comprehensive shoulder physical examination using an easy-to-understand pictorial guide called the Shoulder Telehealth Assessment Tool (STAT). A STAT form is provided to the patient and designed to be completed at home without the real-time instruction of a provider, before the virtual encounter. Parameters include assessments of all planes of shoulder range of motion, visual analog scale (VAS) and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) scores, and the components necessary to allow for conversion to an abbreviated Constant shoulder score if the provider so desires.
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- Gregory R. Sprowls
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Temple, TX, U.S.A
- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, U.S.A
- Address correspondence to Gregory R. Sprowls, M.D., 3108 Mea Ct., Temple, TX 76502 U.S.A.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Temple, TX, U.S.A
- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Temple, TX, U.S.A
- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, U.S.A
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Lamplot JD, Pinnamaneni S, Swensen-Buza S, Lawton CD, Dines JS, Nawabi DH, Young W, Rodeo SA, Taylor SA. The Virtual Shoulder and Knee Physical Examination. Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120962869. [PMID: 33614791 PMCID: PMC7871077 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120962869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 crisis has forced a sudden and dramatic shift in the way that clinicians interact with their patients, from outpatient encounters to telehealth visits utilizing a variety of internet-based videoconferencing applications. Although many aspects of pre–COVID-19 outpatient sports medicine care will ultimately resume, it is likely that telehealth will persist because of its practicality and because of patient demand for access to efficient and convenient health care. Physical examination is widely considered a critical obstacle to a thorough evaluation of sports medicine patients during telehealth visits. However, a closer reflection suggests that a majority of the examination maneuvers are possible virtually with limited, if any, modifications. Thus, we provide a comprehensive shoulder and knee physical examination for sports medicine telehealth visits, including (1) verbal instructions in layman’s terms that can be provided to the patient before or read verbatim during the visit, (2) multimedia options (narrated videos and annotated presentations) of the shoulder and knee examination that can be provided to patients via screen-share options, and (3) a corresponding checklist to aid in documentation.
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- Joseph D Lamplot
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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Snoswell CL, Taylor ML, Comans TA, Smith AC, Gray LC, Caffery LJ. Determining if Telehealth Can Reduce Health System Costs: Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e17298. [PMID: 33074157 PMCID: PMC7605980 DOI: 10.2196/17298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Telehealth represents an opportunity for Australia to harness the power of technology to redesign the way health care is delivered. The potential benefits of telehealth include increased accessibility to care, productivity gains for health providers and patients through reduced travel, potential for cost savings, and an opportunity to develop culturally appropriate services that are more sensitive to the needs of special populations. The uptake of telehealth has been hindered at times by clinician reluctance and policies that preclude metropolitan populations from accessing telehealth services. Objective This study aims to investigate if telehealth reduces health system costs compared with traditional service models and to identify the scenarios in which cost savings can be realized. Methods A scoping review was undertaken to meet the study aims. Initially, literature searches were conducted using broad terms for telehealth and economics to identify economic evaluation literature in telehealth. The investigators then conducted an expert focus group to identify domains where telehealth could reduce health system costs, followed by targeted literature searches for corresponding evidence. Results The cost analyses reviewed provided evidence that telehealth reduced costs when health system–funded travel was prevented and when telehealth mitigated the need for expensive procedural or specialist follow-up by providing competent care in a more efficient way. The expert focus group identified 4 areas of potential savings from telehealth: productivity gains, reductions in secondary care, alternate funding models, and telementoring. Telehealth demonstrated great potential for productivity gains arising from health system redesign; however, under the Australian activity-based funding, it is unlikely that these gains will result in cost savings. Secondary care use mitigation is an area of promise for telehealth; however, many studies have not demonstrated overall cost savings due to the cost of administering and monitoring telehealth systems. Alternate funding models from telehealth systems have the potential to save the health system money in situations where the consumers pay out of pocket to receive services. Telementoring has had minimal economic evaluation; however, in the long term it is likely to result in inadvertent cost savings through the upskilling of generalist and allied health clinicians. Conclusions Health services considering implementing telehealth should be motivated by benefits other than cost reduction. The available evidence has indicated that although telehealth provides overwhelmingly positive patient benefits and increases productivity for many services, current evidence suggests that it does not routinely reduce the cost of care delivery for the health system.
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- Centaine L Snoswell
- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Park JP, Montreuil J, Nooh A, Martineau PA. Telemedicine-guided forearm emergency decompressive fasciotomy for compartment syndrome. J Telemed Telecare 2020; 29:28-32. [DOI: 10.1177/1357633x20964359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction We highlight the utility of telemedicine and telementoring for the management of orthopaedic emergencies using a case of forearm compartment syndrome following a penetrating trauma in a northern Inuit community in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada. Methods & Results As in many cases of compartment syndrome in rural settings, the patient was at a high risk of developing irreversible complications. A prompt diagnosis followed by an emergency decompressive fasciotomy was warranted. Using telemedicine and telementoring guidance, the diagnosis of compartment syndrome was made, and the patient’s volar compartment was successfully decompressed by a local emergency physician in a timely manner. Subsequently, the patient was able to be safely transferred to a level 1 trauma centre for further surgical management. This included a second-look operative exploration, irrigation and debridement, completion of volar fasciotomy and ulnar nerve decompression. No complications were seen. Discussion Our experience highlights two important clinical implications. First, telemedicine can be successfully implemented to facilitate clinical diagnosis of surgical emergencies in the rural setting. Second, telementoring can effectively allow surgeons to guide physicians remotely to perform emergency decompressive fasciotomy, which can help salvage the affected limb and significantly decrease the risk of debilitating complications.
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- J Patrick Park
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Canada
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Development and User Evaluation of a Smartphone-Based System to Assess Range of Motion of Wrist Joint. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY GLOBAL ONLINE 2020; 2:339-342. [PMID: 33083772 PMCID: PMC7563568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2020.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Measuring range of motion (ROM) in the wrist joint is an essential part of hand and wrist functional evaluations, especially before and after surgery. However, accurate measurements require experience and time. To reduce patient and surgeon burdens related to ROM measurement, a smartphone-based system, which enables participants to measure the ROM of the wrist joint semiautomatically using self-taken pictures on a smartphone, was developed and evaluated in this study. Methods In the developed system, participants were asked to take a picture of their wrist by using the other hand to position the joint first into full flexion and then into full extension. The hand and arm regions were automatically extracted in the program, and the ROM was estimated after the area of the hand and forearm was cropped. To verify the accuracy of ROM measurements in this system, the proposed method was tested on 66 images of hands from 33 participants; measurements were compared with those taken by hand surgeons. A limit of agreement and an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) were used for evaluation. Results The smallest averages (95% limits of agreement) of flexion and extension were 11.32° (95% confidence interval [CI], 8.88° to 13.76°) and 11.01° (95% CI, 8.64° to 13.39°), respectively. The ICC (1,1) for 3 measurements taken by one assessor was 0.99 (95% CI, 0.986–0.992), and the ICC (2,1) for 2 measurements taken by both assessors was 0.97 (95% CI, 0.947–0.977). Conclusions In this study, we developed a system to measure the semiautomatic ROM of the wrist joint using a smartphone image. Its accuracy was within a clinically usable error range that was comparable with that of a hand surgeon. Clinical relevance This system can reduce the burden of ROM measurement for both patients and doctors.
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Smith AJ, Pfister BF, Woo EWY, Walters BJ, Blacket B, Page N, Drobetz H. Safe and rapid implementation of telemedicine fracture clinics: the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:2237-2241. [DOI: 10.1111/ans.16339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Ariella J. Smith
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lismore Base Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lismore Base Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lismore Base Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lismore Base Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lismore Base Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lismore Base Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lismore Base Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia
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Miner H, Fatehi A, Ring D, Reichenberg JS. Clinician Telemedicine Perceptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health 2020; 27:508-512. [PMID: 32946364 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Telemedicine utilization increased exponentially due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, most clinicians now have experience with telemedicine. Questions/Purposes: We studied factors independently associated with a clinician desiring to continue telemedicine services after the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondarily, we sought factors independently associated with clinician satisfaction with the quality of care provided through telemedicine and factors associated with telemedicine platform preference by clinicians. Methods: A large multispecialty medical group of physicians were invited to complete a survey, including demographics, telemedicine experience, satisfaction with various elements of telemedicine encounters, desired features in a telemedicine platform, personality traits, and preferences. A total of 220 complete responses were analyzed. Results: A desire to continue offering telemedicine visits after the COVID-19 pandemic was independently associated with a higher satisfaction with the quality of telemedicine care, endorsement of the ease of performing a physical examination with telemedicine, belief that adaptability is an important element of being a clinician, and less preference for in-person work meetings over virtual meetings. Higher satisfaction with the quality of telemedicine care was associated with belief that adaptability is an important element of being a clinician, clinicians who identify as being more perceiving (value flexibility) than judging (value organization), providers from relatively urban counties, and those with less preference for in-person work meetings over virtual meetings. Clinicians ranked ease of use for patients and physicians as the most important features of telemedicine platforms. Conclusions: The observed association of clinician personality and interpersonal preferences with the appeal, satisfaction, and perceived effectiveness of telemedicine merit additional study. Early implementation of telemedicine might be easiest with clinicians that take pride in their adaptability and value a technology-based workstyle.
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- Harrison Miner
- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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Anthonius Lim M, Pranata R. Letter to the editor regarding 'The challenging battle of mankind against COVID-19 outbreak: Is this global international biological catastrophe the beginning of a new era?' - Is telehealth the future of orthopaedic and rehabilitation in post-COVID-19 era? J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2020; 28:2309499020947840. [PMID: 32869701 DOI: 10.1177/2309499020947840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia
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Lombardi JM, Bottiglieri T, Desai N, Riew KD, Boddapati V, Weller M, Bourgois C, McChrystal S, Lehman RA. Addressing a national crisis: the spine hospital and department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. Spine J 2020; 20:1367-1378. [PMID: 32492529 PMCID: PMC7261362 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.05.539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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In a very brief period, the COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the planet leaving governments, societies, and healthcare systems unprepared and under-resourced. New York City now represents the global viral epicenter with roughly one-third of all mortalities in the United States. To date, our hospital has treated thousands of COVID-19 positive patients and sits at the forefront of the United States response to this pandemic. The goal of this paper is to share the lessons learned by our spine division during a crisis when hospital resources and personnel are stretched thin. Such experiences include management of elective and emergent cases, outpatient clinics, physician redeployment, and general health and wellness. As peak infections spread across the United States, we hope this article will serve as a resource for other spine departments on how to manage patient care and healthcare worker deployment during the COVID-19 crisis.
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- J M Lombardi
- The Och Spine Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 5141 Broadway at W 220th Street, New York, NY 10034.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W 168th Street, PH 11-Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W 168th Street, PH 11-Center, New York, NY 10032
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- The Och Spine Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 5141 Broadway at W 220th Street, New York, NY 10034
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- The Och Spine Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 5141 Broadway at W 220th Street, New York, NY 10034
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W 168th Street, PH 11-Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W 168th Street, PH 11-Center, New York, NY 10032
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- The McChrystal Group, 333 N Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
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- The Och Spine Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 5141 Broadway at W 220th Street, New York, NY 10034
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Sellars H, Ramsay G, Sunny A, Gunner CK, Oliphant R, Watson AJM. Video consultation for new colorectal patients. Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:1015-1021. [PMID: 32628286 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIM For patients, an outpatient review can lead to a stressful journey to hospital with the resultant risks associated with breaching social distancing. Despite this, video consultations (VCs) have not been frequently used in colorectal practice. We assessed outcomes, including the economic and environmental impact, of a VC clinic for new colorectal referrals. METHOD This was a prospective observational study. Fifty consecutive patients attending a VC colorectal appointment were reviewed between March 2019 and February 2020. Face-to-face appointments during the same time period were also assessed. The distance, time, cost and carbon emissions of journeys were estimated using web-based resources. Estimated loss of earnings used data from the Office for National Statistics. The subsequent management plans were also recorded. RESULTS Of 50 patients using VC, 40 used home devices and 10 used equipment in their local medical facility. Three patients had difficulties with the technology and converted to telephone review. Failure to attend VC appointments was less than for face-to-face appointments (4% vs 6.1%). VC appointments saved 6685 miles of travel (range 2-364 miles), 148 h travelling time and £1767 costs. Additional savings for loss of earnings were approximately £33.56 per patient. The carbon emissions saved was 4659 lb CO2 equivalent, corresponding to over 250 000 charges of a smartphone. CONCLUSION The use of VC resulted in significant savings related to travel and reduced time and costs for patients who chose to use the service, in addition to the environmental benefits. In this current climate VC clinics have a central role in outpatient care for both new patients and follow-ups.
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- H Sellars
- Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK.,Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK
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Bradley KE, Cook C, Reinke EK, Vinson EN, Mather RC, Riboh J, Lassiter T, Wittstein JR. Comparison of the accuracy of telehealth examination versus clinical examination in the detection of shoulder pathology. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 30:1042-1052. [PMID: 32871264 PMCID: PMC7455801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS/BACKGROUND In 2017, the American Orthopaedic Association advocated for the increased use of telehealth as an assessment and treatment platform, and demand has significantly increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Diagnostic effectiveness (also called overall diagnostic accuracy) and reliability of a telehealth clinical examination vs. a traditional shoulder clinical examination (SCE) has not been established. Our objective is to compare the diagnostic effectiveness of a telehealth shoulder examination against an SCE for rotator cuff tear (RCT), using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a reference standard; secondary objectives included assessing agreement between test platforms and validity of individualized tests. We hypothesize that tests provided in a telehealth platform would not have inferior diagnostic effectiveness to an SCE. METHODS The study is a case-based, case-control design. Two clinicians selected movement, strength, and special tests for the SCE that are associated with the diagnosis of RCT and identified similar tests to replicate for a simulated telehealth-based examination (STE). Consecutive patients with no prior shoulder surgery or advanced imaging underwent both the SCE and STE in the same visit using 2 separate assessors. We randomized the order of the SCE or STE. A blinded reader assessed an MRI, to be used as a reference standard. We calculated diagnostic effectiveness, which provides values from 0% to 100% as well as agreement statistics (Kappa) between tests by an assessment platform, and sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios for individual tests in both SCE and STE. We compared the diagnostic effectiveness (overall) of the SCE and STE with a Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS We included 62 consecutive patients with shoulder pain, aged 40 or older; 50 (81%) received an MRI as a reference standard. The diagnostic effectiveness of stand-alone tests was poor regardless of the group, with the exception of a few tests with high specificity. None had greater than 70% accuracy. There was no significant difference between the overall diagnostic effectiveness of the STE and SCE (P = .98). Overall agreement between the STE tests and the SCE tests ranged from poor to moderate (Kappa, 0.07-0.87). CONCLUSION This study identified initial feasibility and noninferiority of the physician-guided, patient-performed STE when compared with an SCE in the detection of RCTs. Although these results are promising, larger studies are needed for further validation of an STE assessment platform.
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- Kendall E. Bradley
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA,Reprint requests: Kendall E. Bradley, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 104002, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Lim MA, Pranata R. Teleorthopedic: A Promising Option During and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. Front Surg 2020; 7:62. [PMID: 33005624 PMCID: PMC7485288 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.00062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Van Nest DS, Ilyas AM, Rivlin M. Telemedicine Evaluation and Techniques in Hand Surgery. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY GLOBAL ONLINE 2020. [PMID: 32835184 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2020.05.006.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2022] Open
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The demand for telemedicine has been increasing over the past several years with the growth of technology and digital connectivity in our daily lives. With the impact of the global coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, telemedicine implementation has become a necessity for many specialties because social distancing measures have greatly affected access to routine medical care. This article presents a detailed and systematic approach to conducting a hand physical examination during a video telemedicine encounter. Although the telemedicine physical examination has limitations, most components of the normal physical examination can be completed remotely with a systematic approach. We enumerate modifications to maximize examination remotely and present considerations for improved delivery of telemedicine care. These methods may be beneficial to providers incorporating telemedicine into their practice.
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- Duncan S Van Nest
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Gonçalves-Bradley DC, J Maria AR, Ricci-Cabello I, Villanueva G, Fønhus MS, Glenton C, Lewin S, Henschke N, Buckley BS, Mehl GL, Tamrat T, Shepperd S. Mobile technologies to support healthcare provider to healthcare provider communication and management of care. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 8:CD012927. [PMID: 32813281 PMCID: PMC7437392 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012927.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The widespread use of mobile technologies can potentially expand the use of telemedicine approaches to facilitate communication between healthcare providers, this might increase access to specialist advice and improve patient health outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of mobile technologies versus usual care for supporting communication and consultations between healthcare providers on healthcare providers' performance, acceptability and satisfaction, healthcare use, patient health outcomes, acceptability and satisfaction, costs, and technical difficulties. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and three other databases from 1 January 2000 to 22 July 2019. We searched clinical trials registries, checked references of relevant systematic reviews and included studies, and contacted topic experts. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised trials comparing mobile technologies to support healthcare provider to healthcare provider communication and consultations compared with usual care. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We followed standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane and EPOC. We used the GRADE approach to assess the certainty of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included 19 trials (5766 participants when reported), most were conducted in high-income countries. The most frequently used mobile technology was a mobile phone, often accompanied by training if it was used to transfer digital images. Trials recruited participants with different conditions, and interventions varied in delivery, components, and frequency of contact. We judged most trials to have high risk of performance bias, and approximately half had a high risk of detection, attrition, and reporting biases. Two studies reported data on technical problems, reporting few difficulties. Mobile technologies used by primary care providers to consult with hospital specialists We assessed the certainty of evidence for this group of trials as moderate to low. Mobile technologies: - probably make little or no difference to primary care providers following guidelines for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD; 1 trial, 47 general practices, 3004 participants); - probably reduce the time between presentation and management of individuals with skin conditions, people with symptoms requiring an ultrasound, or being referred for an appointment with a specialist after attending primary care (4 trials, 656 participants); - may reduce referrals and clinic visits among people with some skin conditions, and increase the likelihood of receiving retinopathy screening among people with diabetes, or an ultrasound in those referred with symptoms (9 trials, 4810 participants when reported); - probably make little or no difference to patient-reported quality of life and health-related quality of life (2 trials, 622 participants) or to clinician-assessed clinical recovery (2 trials, 769 participants) among individuals with skin conditions; - may make little or no difference to healthcare provider (2 trials, 378 participants) or participant acceptability and satisfaction (4 trials, 972 participants) when primary care providers consult with dermatologists; - may make little or no difference for total or expected costs per participant for adults with some skin conditions or CKD (6 trials, 5423 participants). Mobile technologies used by emergency physicians to consult with hospital specialists about people attending the emergency department We assessed the certainty of evidence for this group of trials as moderate. Mobile technologies: - probably slightly reduce the consultation time between emergency physicians and hospital specialists (median difference -12 minutes, 95% CI -19 to -7; 1 trial, 345 participants); - probably reduce participants' length of stay in the emergency department by a few minutes (median difference -30 minutes, 95% CI -37 to -25; 1 trial, 345 participants). We did not identify trials that reported on providers' adherence, participants' health status and well-being, healthcare provider and participant acceptability and satisfaction, or costs. Mobile technologies used by community health workers or home-care workers to consult with clinic staff We assessed the certainty of evidence for this group of trials as moderate to low. Mobile technologies: - probably make little or no difference in the number of outpatient clinic and community nurse consultations for participants with diabetes or older individuals treated with home enteral nutrition (2 trials, 370 participants) or hospitalisation of older individuals treated with home enteral nutrition (1 trial, 188 participants); - may lead to little or no difference in mortality among people living with HIV (RR 0.82, 95% CI 0.55 to 1.22) or diabetes (RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.28 to 3.12) (2 trials, 1152 participants); - may make little or no difference to participants' disease activity or health-related quality of life in participants with rheumatoid arthritis (1 trial, 85 participants); - probably make little or no difference for participant acceptability and satisfaction for participants with diabetes and participants with rheumatoid arthritis (2 trials, 178 participants). We did not identify any trials that reported on providers' adherence, time between presentation and management, healthcare provider acceptability and satisfaction, or costs. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Our confidence in the effect estimates is limited. Interventions including a mobile technology component to support healthcare provider to healthcare provider communication and management of care may reduce the time between presentation and management of the health condition when primary care providers or emergency physicians use them to consult with specialists, and may increase the likelihood of receiving a clinical examination among participants with diabetes and those who required an ultrasound. They may decrease the number of people attending primary care who are referred to secondary or tertiary care in some conditions, such as some skin conditions and CKD. There was little evidence of effects on participants' health status and well-being, satisfaction, or costs.
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- Nova Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Primary Care Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
- Health Systems Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Surgery, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Haider Z, Aweid B, Subramanian P, Iranpour F. Telemedicine in orthopaedics and its potential applications during COVID-19 and beyond: A systematic review. J Telemed Telecare 2020; 28:391-403. [PMID: 32762270 PMCID: PMC9124641 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x20938241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Introduction Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare across a distance using some form of communication technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased adoption of telemedicine with national orthopaedic governing bodies advocating its use, as evidence suggests that social distancing maybe necessary until 2022. This systematic review aims to explore evidence for telemedicine in orthopaedics to determine its advantages, validity, effectiveness and utilisation. Methods Databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and CINAHL were systematically searched and articles were included if they involved any form of telephone or video consultation in an orthopaedic population. Findings were synthesised into four themes: patient/clinician satisfaction, accuracy and validity of examination, safety and patient outcomes and cost effectiveness. Quality assessment was undertaken using Cochrane and Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal tools. Results Twenty-one studies were included consisting of nine randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Studies revealed high patient satisfaction with telemedicine for convenience, less waiting and travelling time. Telemedicine was cost effective particularly if patients had to travel long distances, required hospital transport or time off work. No clinically significant differences were found in patient examination nor measurement of patient-reported outcome measures. Telemedicine was reported to be a safe method of consultation. Discussion Evidence suggests that telemedicine in orthopaedics can be safe, cost effective, valid in clinical assessment and with high patient/clinician satisfaction. However, more high-quality RCTs are required to elucidate long-term outcomes. This systematic review presents up-to-date evidence on the use of telemedicine and provides data for organisations considering its use during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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- Zakir Haider
- Trauma & Orthopaedics, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Barnet Hospital, London, UK
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- Trauma & Orthopaedics, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Barnet Hospital, London, UK
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Barrack TN, Abu-Amer W, Schwabe MT, Adelani MA, Clohisy JC, Nunley RM, Lawrie CM. The burden and utility of routine follow-up at one year after primary arthroplasty. Bone Joint J 2020; 102-B:85-89. [PMID: 32600196 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.102b7.bjj-2019-1632.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS Routine surveillance of primary hip and knee arthroplasties has traditionally been performed with office follow-up visits at one year postoperatively. The value of these visits is unclear. The present study aims to determine the utility and burden of routine clinical follow-up at one year after primary arthroplasty to patients and providers. METHODS All patients (473) who underwent primary total hip (280), hip resurfacing (eight), total knee (179), and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (six) over a nine-month period at a single institution were identified from an institutional registry. Patients were prompted to attend their routine one-year postoperative visit by a single telephone reminder. Patients and surgeons were given questionnaires at the one-year postoperative visit, defined as a clinical encounter occurring at nine to 15 months from the date of surgery, regarding value of the visit. RESULTS Compliance with routine follow-up at one year was 35%. The response rate was over 80% for all questions in the patient and clinician surveys. Overall, 75% of the visits were for routine surveillance. Patients reported high satisfaction with their visits despite the general time for attendance, including travel, being over four hours. Surgeons found the visits more worthwhile when issues were identified or problems were addressed. CONCLUSION Patient compliance with follow-up at one year postoperatively after primary hip and knee is low. Routine visits of asymptomatic patients deliver little practical value and represent a large time and cost burden for patients and surgeons. Remote strategies should be considered for routine postoperative surveillance primary hip and knee arthroplasties beyond the acute postoperative period. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(7 Supple B):85-89.
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- Toby N Barrack
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Rhind JH, Ramhamadany E, Collins R, Govilkar S, Dass D, Hay S. An analysis of virtual fracture clinics in orthopaedic trauma in the UK during the coronavirus crisis. EFORT Open Rev 2020; 5:442-448. [PMID: 32818071 PMCID: PMC7407867 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.200041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Virtual fracture clinics (VFC) are advocated by new orthopaedic (British Orthopaedic Association) and National Health Service (NHS) guidelines in the United Kingdom. We discuss benefits and limitations, reviewing the literature, as well as recommendations on introducing a VFC service during the coronavirus pandemic and into the future.A narrative review identifying current literature on virtual fracture clinic outcomes when compared to traditional model fracture clinics in the UK. We identify nine relevant publications related to VFC.The Glasgow model, initiated in 2011, has become the benchmark. Clinical efficiency can be improved, reducing the number of emergency department (ED) referrals seen in VFC by 15-28% and face-to-face consultations by 65%. After review in the VFC, 33-60% of patients may be discharged. Some studies have shown no negative impact on the ED; the time to discharge was not increased. Patient satisfaction ranges from 91-97% using a VFC service, and there may be cost-saving benefits annually of £67,385 to £212,705. Non-attendance may be reduced by 75% and there are educational opportunities for trainees. However, evidence is limited; 28% of patients prefer face-to-face consultations and not all have access to internet or email (72%).We propose a pathway integrating the VFC model, whilst having senior orthopaedic decision makers available in the ED, during normal working hours, to cope with the pandemic. Beyond the pandemic, evidence suggests the Glasgow model is viable for day-to-day practice. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:442-448. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.200041.
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- Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK
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- Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, UK
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- Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, UK
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Makhni MC, Riew GJ, Sumathipala MG. Telemedicine in Orthopaedic Surgery: Challenges and Opportunities. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2020; 102:1109-1115. [PMID: 32618908 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.00452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Improvements in technology and a push toward value-based health care have poised the telemedicine industry for growth; however, despite the benefits of virtual care, widespread implementation had not occurred until the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Powerful barriers have hindered the widespread adoption of telemedicine, including lack of awareness, implementation costs, inefficiencies introduced, difficulty performing physical examinations, overall lack of perceived benefit of virtual care, negative financial implications, concern for medicolegal liability, and regulatory restrictions. Some of these challenges have been addressed with temporary state and federal mandates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, continued investment in systems and technology as well as refinement of regulations around telemedicine are needed to sustain widespread adoption by patients and providers.
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- Melvin C Makhni
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Dijkstra HP, Ergen E, Holtzhausen L, Beasley I, Alonso JM, Geertsema L, Geertsema C, Nelis S, Ngai ASH, Stankovic I, Targett S, Andersen TE. Remote assessment in sport and exercise medicine (SEM): a narrative review and teleSEM solutions for and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Br J Sports Med 2020; 54:1162-1167. [PMID: 32605933 PMCID: PMC7513251 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic forces sport and exercise medicine (SEM) physicians to think differently about the clinical care of patients. Many rapidly implement eHealth and telemedicine solutions specific to SEM without guidance on how best to provide these services. Aim The aim of this paper is to present some guiding principles on how to plan for and perform an SEM consultation remotely (teleSEM) based on a narrative review of the literature. A secondary aim is to develop a generic teleSEM injury template. Results eHealth and telemedicine are essential solutions to effective remote patient care, also in SEM. This paper provides guidance for wise planning and delivery of teleSEM. It is crucial for SEM physicians, technology providers and organisations to codesign teleSEM services, ideally involving athletes, coaches and other clinicians involved in the clinical care of athletes, and to gradually implement these services with appropriate support and education. Conclusion teleSEM provides solutions for remote athlete clinical care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We define two new terms—eSEM and teleSEM and discuss guiding principles on how to plan for and perform SEM consultations remotely (teleSEM). We provide an example of a generic teleSEM injury assessment guide.
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- H Paul Dijkstra
- Department of Medical Education, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar .,Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar.,Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar.,The Royal Ballet, London, UK
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Department of Medical Education, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Department of Medical Education, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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- Sports Medicine Department, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar.,Department of Sports Medicine, Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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