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Chilukuri N, Links AR, Prichett L, Tschudy M, Showell N, Polk S, Perrin EM, Hughes HK. Comparison of Telemedicine Usage at Two Distinct Medicaid-Focused Pediatric Clinics. Telemed J E Health 2024. [PMID: 38938205 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Objective: To compare telemedicine versus office visit use at two Medicaid-focused pediatric primary care clinics. Methods: Retrospective cohort study from March 15, 2020 - March 15, 2021 at two Medicaid-focused pediatric primary care clinics. Site A and Site B care for different populations (Site B care for mostly immigrant families with preferred language Spanish). Outcomes included the percent of visits conducted through telemedicine and reason for visit. Descriptive statistics, univariable and multivariable mixed multilevel logistic regression, were used to assess relationship between patient demographics and telemedicine use. Results: Out of 17,142 total visits, 13% of encounters at Site A (n = 987) and 25% of encounters at Site B (n = 2,421) were conducted using telemedicine. Around 13.8% of well-child care (n = 1,515/10,997), 36.2% of mental health care (n = 572/1,581), and 25.0% of acute care/follow-up (n = 1,893/7,562) were telemedicine visits. After adjustment for covariates, there was no difference in odds of a patient having any telemedicine use by preferred language, sex, or payor. Patients 1-4 years of age had the lowest odds of telemedicine use. At Site A, patients who identified as Non-Hispanic Black (odds ratio [OR] = 0.33, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.24-0.45), Hispanic/Latinx (OR = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.24-0.66), or other race/ethnicity (OR = 0.35, 95% CI = 0.23-0.55) had lower odds of telemedicine use in comparison to Non-Hispanic White. Conclusions: Telemedicine was successfully accessed by Medicaid enrollees for different types of pediatric primary care. There was no difference in telemedicine use by preferred language and payor. However, differences existed by age at both sites and by race/ethnicity at one site. Future research should explore operational factors that improve telemedicine access for marginalized groups.
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- Nymisha Chilukuri
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Coleman C, Ziniel S, Schinasi D, DuBose-Morris R. Advances in Pediatric Telehealth Education and Training: A National Survey. Telemed J E Health 2024. [PMID: 38916876 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2024.0156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the formal integration of telehealth into education curricula and training programs, prompting the need to reevaluate the current landscape and inform a research agenda. We developed a survey to assess telehealth education and training curriculum, competencies, certification, and research across pediatric medical centers. Methods: Questions were derived from a previously published national survey and de novo. The survey was distributed across national pediatric professional associations. Results: In total, 32 respondents representing medical centers (86.5%) were providing telehealth education and/or training. Most were internally developed didactic (78.6%) and experiential (64.3%) curricula. Respondents who included education and/or training in telehealth research protocols and conducted telehealth research (74%) reported mandatory or optional training in tele-research. A form of certification was preferred by most organizations (>60%). Conclusion: Telehealth education and training are key factors within current and future service development, provision, and research to demonstrate competencies and positively impact patient care.
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- Christina Coleman
- Department of Pediatric Critical Care, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Digital Health Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- College of Health Professions Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Tsai JM, Bhat AN. Demographic differences in access to health/therapeutic services over first year of the pandemic: a SPARK COVID-19 impact survey analysis. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2024; 4:1343636. [PMID: 38745995 PMCID: PMC11091302 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2024.1343636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Introduction This analysis examined changes in services received and service recovery one-year post-pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels in children with ASD aged between 19 months and 17 years in various subgroups based on factors such as age, income, race/ethnicity, geographic location, and sex. Methods An online, parent report survey was completed by the parents of children with ASD in the SPARK study cohort (N = 6,393). Descriptive statistics, chi-square analyses, and Spearman correlations were performed to study associations between various factors and service access, pre-pandemic and one-year, post-pandemic. Results One year after pandemic, the lag in service recovery in children with ASD was greatest for PT/OT services followed by SLT. ABA services only recovered in half of the subgroups. In contrast, SES fully recovered and MH and MED services superseded pre-pandemic levels. Across majority of the timepoints, younger children received more SLT, PT/OT, and ABA services whereas older children received more SES, MH, and MED services. Higher income families accessed more SES, SLT, and ABA whereas lower income families received more MH services. White families received less SLT compared to non-white families. Hispanic families received more SLT services compared to non-Hispanic families. Compared to rural families, urban families received more ABA services at baseline which also recovered one year after the pandemic. Certain counterintuitive findings may be attributed to home/remote schooling leading to reduced access to related services. Conclusions Future research and policy changes are needed to address the American healthcare vulnerabilities when serving children with ASD by enhancing the diversity of healthcare formats for continued service access during future pandemics and other similar crises.
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- J.-M. Tsai
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
- Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
- Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
- Biomechanics & Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
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Skiba MB, Wells SJ, Brick R, Tanner L, Rock K, Marchese V, Khalil N, Raches D, Thomas K, Krause KJ, Swartz MC. A Systematic Review of Telehealth-Based Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation Interventions on Disability. Telemed J E Health 2024; 30:901-918. [PMID: 38010811 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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Background: Telehealth is an emerging method which may overcome barriers to rehabilitation access for pediatric cancer survivors (aged ≤19 years). This systematic review aimed to examine telehealth-based rehabilitation interventions aimed at preventing, maintaining, or improving disability in pediatric cancer survivors. Methods: We performed systematic searches in Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and CINAHL Plus between 1994 and 2022. Eligible studies included telehealth-based interventions assessing disability outcomes in pediatric cancers. Results: Database searches identified 4,040 records. Nine unique interventions met the eligibility criteria. Telehealth delivery methods included telephone (n = 6), email (n = 3), mobile health applications (n = 3), social media (n = 3), videoconferencing (n = 2), text messaging (n = 2), active video gaming (n = 2), and websites (n = 2). Interventions focused on physical activity (n = 8) or self-management (n = 1). Outcomes assessing disability varied (n = 6). Three studies reported statistically and clinically significant results. Narrative synthesis of findings was constructed based on the Picker's principles for patient-centered care: (1) values, preferences, and needs; (2) involve family and friends; (3) coordination of care; (4) provide social support; (5) holistic well-being; and (6) information and communication. Conclusions: Telehealth-based rehabilitation interventions for pediatric cancer survivors is an emerging research area with potential to improve disability outcomes. Adequately powered trials with consistency in disability outcome measures are warranted. Additional research is needed to determine the effectiveness and best practices for telehealth-based pediatric cancer rehabilitation.
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- Meghan B Skiba
- Biobehavioral Health Science Division, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Division of Pediatric, Pediatrics-Research Department, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Children's Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Physical Therapy Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Department, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Department, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Psychology Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Laboratory Howard Heads Sports Medicine, Vail Health, Edwards, Colorado, USA
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- Research Medical Library, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Pediatric, Pediatrics-Research Department, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Gotthardt CJ, Haynes SC, Murphy RK, Marcin P. Patient and Parent Experience with Pediatric Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparison of Press Ganey Survey Scores for Telehealth and In-Person Encounters. Telemed J E Health 2024. [PMID: 38512471 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2024.0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background: Prior research suggests that pediatric patients and their parents/guardians are generally satisfied with care provided through telehealth. The objective of this study was to compare Press Ganey provider-oriented experience survey scores between telehealth and in-person patient encounters among a variety of pediatric clinical specialties at a large academic medical center. Methods: We analyzed Press Ganey survey data from pediatric patient encounters from UC Davis Health, collected between August 2020 and February 2022. Survey results analyzed respondents' satisfaction with care providers, including satisfaction with explanations given, discussions led, concern showed, and inclusion by providers; and the likelihood the survey respondent would recommend the provider to others. We used logistic regression models, which included case mix variables and clinical specialty to compare the odds of scoring the highest possible survey response ("top box" score). Results: Of the 6,093 survey responses that met inclusion criteria, 1,157 (19%) were associated with telehealth encounters and 4,936 (81%) were associated with in-person encounters. We found no significant difference in the odds of respondents giving a top box score to rate their satisfaction with their care provider between telehealth and in-person encounters. When respondents were asked whether they would recommend the care provider to others, the odds of giving a top box score following a telehealth encounter relative to an in-person encounter was 1.22 (95% confidence interval [0.97-1.52]; p-value = 0.09). Discussion: We found that survey respondents' experiences with their care provider are high and comparable for telehealth and in-person encounters in a pediatric population.
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- Christine J Gotthardt
- Department of Pediatrics, Davis School of Medicine, University of California, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Davis School of Medicine, University of California, Sacramento, California, USA
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- University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Davis School of Medicine, University of California, Sacramento, California, USA
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Sump C, Odum JD, Pfarr MA. Putting equity at the forefront as telehealth advances: A hospitalist perspective. J Hosp Med 2024; 19:223-226. [PMID: 37183321 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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- Courtney Sump
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Kahn NF, Asante PG, Guler J, Reyes V, Anan Y, Bocek K, Kidd KM, Richardson LP, Christakis DA, Pratt W, Sequeira GM. Caregiver perspectives on receiving gender-affirming care with their transgender and gender diverse adolescents via telemedicine. LGBTQ+ FAMILY : AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL 2024; 20:190-200. [PMID: 38721330 PMCID: PMC11075659 DOI: 10.1080/27703371.2024.2317139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Telemedicine may help improve access to gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents. Parents or guardians (i.e., caregivers) of TGD adolescents play a critical role in supporting TGD adolescents in accessing this care. The purpose of this study was to explore caregivers' perspectives regarding their adolescent receiving pediatric gender-affirming care via telemedicine to help providers and health systems optimize this modality for future care delivery. Caregivers (n=18) of TGD adolescents ages 14-17 participated in semi-structured, individual interviews that were transcribed and analyzed qualitatively. Caregivers cited participating in visits from their home environment, decreased anxiety, COVID safety, ability to have more family members attend, no transportation demands, and effective delivery of care as advantages of telemedicine. Disadvantages included dysphoria or discomfort with self-image, impersonal provider-patient interactions, video teleconferencing fatigue, difficulty with portal navigation, connectivity issues, and lack of privacy. Caregivers largely deferred to their child's preference regarding the choice of visit modality, but many reported a preference for the first to be conducted in-person, and follow-up and less complex visits via telemedicine. Health systems should consider these perspectives as they adapt telemedicine infrastructure to better meet the needs of patients and their families.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- The Information School, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Foldager Jeppesen S, Vilhjálmsson R, Åvik Persson H, Kristensson Hallström I. Parental satisfaction with paediatric care with and without the support of an eHealth device: a quasi-experimental study in Sweden. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:41. [PMID: 38195486 PMCID: PMC10777543 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10398-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The period after a child is discharged from hospital is generally described as challenging for the parents. Their satisfaction with the health services received is an important indicator of the quality of care. eHealth devices are increasingly used in health care to support communication with parents. Differences in levels of parental satisfaction by modality of provided care or by parental background are largely unknown. This study aimed to describe satisfaction with health care between sociodemographic groups of parents, who either received or did not receive an eHealth device for communication between parents and hospital staff as a supplement to routine care after a child's discharge from neonatal or paediatric surgery departments. METHODS Data from a quasi-experimental study was collected in the south of Sweden, between 2019 and 2021. The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ (PedsQL) Healthcare Satisfaction Generic Module was used to assess the parents' satisfaction with different dimensions of health care. Seventy parents of children hospitalized in a neonatal or a paediatric surgery department were enrolled in intervention (eHealth device, n = 36) and control (no eHealth device, n = 34) groups. RESULTS The parents reported high overall satisfaction with the health care provided and were also highly satisfied within different dimensions of care. Moreover, they reported high satisfaction with using an eHealth device, although having support from the eHealth device was related to neither higher nor lower levels of satisfaction with care. There was a significant difference between fathers and mothers in the multivariate sub-analysis in certain instances regarding satisfaction with communication and the level of inclusion. CONCLUSIONS Parents were very satisfied with the health care provided, whether or not they received eHealth. Further research looking at groups with and without the support of an eHealth device is required to further develop future paediatric and neonatal care interventions. Communication and support through eHealth can be a tool to alleviate the distress parents experience after their child's hospital admission, accommodate the family's transfer to home, and increase satisfaction with care, but it needs to be evaluated before being implemented. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trials NCT04150120, first registration 4/11/2019.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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Jagarapu J, Kapadia V, Mir I, Kakkilaya V, Carlton K, Fokken M, Brown S, Hall-Barrow J, Savani RC. TeleNICU: Extending the reach of level IV care and optimizing the triage of patient transfers. J Telemed Telecare 2024; 30:165-172. [PMID: 34524916 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x211038153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of telemedicine to provide care for critically ill newborn infants has significantly evolved over the last two decades. Children's Health System of Texas and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center established TeleNICU, the first teleneonatology program in Texas. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of Tele Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (TeleNICU) in extending quaternary neonatal care to more rural areas of Texas. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of TeleNICU consultations from September 2013 to October 2018. Charts were reviewed for demographic data, reasons for consultation, and consultation outcomes. Diagnoses were classified as medical, surgical, or combined. Consultation outcomes were categorized into transferred or retained. Transport cost savings were estimated based on the distance from the hub site and the costs for ground transportation. RESULTS TeleNICU had one hub (Level IV) and nine spokes (Levels I-III) during the study period. A total of 132 direct consultations were completed during the study period. Most consultations were conducted with Level III units (81%) followed by level I (13%) and level II (6%) units. Some common diagnoses included prematurity (57%), respiratory distress (36%), congenital anomalies (25%), and neonatal surgical emergencies (13%). For all encounters, 54% of the patients were retained at the spoke sites, resulting in an estimated cost savings of USD0.9 million in transport costs alone. The likelihood of retention at spoke sites was significantly higher for medical diagnoses compared to surgical diagnoses (89% vs. 11%). CONCLUSION Telemedicine effectively expands access to quaternary neonatal care for more rural communities, helps in the triage of neonatal transfers, promotes family centered care, and significantly reduces health care costs.
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of The Children's Health System of Texas, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of The Children's Health System of Texas, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of The Children's Health System of Texas, USA
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Wong C, Bent MA, Omar H, Abousamra O. Launching telemedicine in a tertiary ambulatory pediatric orthopedic clinic during the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic: a retrospective study. J Pediatr Orthop B 2024; 33:97-102. [PMID: 36723520 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Telemedicine services increased dramaticallyduring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, with limited studies on its implementation within pediatric orthopedics. The goal of this study was to examine patient satisfaction and the efficacy of pediatric orthopedic telemedicine visits. Two hundred and sixty-nine qualifying telehealth visits took place at a metropolitan area pediatric institute between 1 March and 30 May 2020. Patients were invited to complete an anonymous satisfaction survey on their telemedicine experience. Sixty-seven patients responded to the survey. A chart review was completed for all 269 telemedicine visits. Ninety-two percent (249/269) of telemedicine visits were with established patients, and 95% (256/269) of visits were satisfactorily completed without further evaluation, with one visit requiring urgent in-person evaluation. Overall, patients were satisfied with initiating the telemedicine visit (mean score of 4.56/5), as they felt comfortable discussing needs with the provider (4.68/5), and the visit saved time (4.61/5). However, patients were less enthused when deciding if telemedicine was of comparable quality to an in-person visit (3.68/5). Our analysis showed that telemedicine is a viable alternative to in-person visits for various pediatric orthopedic visits, with minimal urgent complications. Patients benefited primarily from the time savings when using a telemedicine visit. However, our study also demonstrates certain limitations of telemedicine, likely due to patients' perceived value of an in-person evaluation. Our study's findings should encourage the continued implementation of pediatric orthopedic telemedicine as an adjunct to in-person clinical practice.
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- Cynthis Wong
- Department of Orthopaedics, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Children's Orthopedic Center
- University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Children's Orthopedic Center
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- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Children's Orthopedic Center
- University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Nageswaran S, Dailey-Farley H, Golden SL. Telehealth for Children With Medical Complexity During the COVID Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Exploring Caregiver Experiences. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2024; 63:53-65. [PMID: 37840305 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231204707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Children with medical complexity (CMC) receive care from many clinicians. Our objective is to describe caregivers' experiences about telehealth for CMC. This qualitative study conducted in North Carolina involves semistructured interviews with 23 caregivers of CMC (15 English; 8 Spanish). Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Five themes were identified: (1) telehealth allayed caregivers' fears about their children's exposure to COVID-19 and mitigated the challenges with in-person visits during the pandemic. (2) Telehealth reduced the logistical challenges of in-person visits for CMC, enabled providers to see children in their home environment, and prevented appointment cancelations. (3) System inaccessibility, technical problems, and providers' inability to deliver telehealth were challenges. (4) Inadequate evaluation of the child and caregiver-provider communication were limitations. (5) Caregivers were satisfied with telehealth, found variability in telehealth offering, and wished telehealth continued to remain an option. Telehealth is a viable option for outpatient care delivery for CMC.
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- Savithri Nageswaran
- Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Reilly K, Walters J, Xu Y, Burkhardt MC. Seventy-Two-Hour Reutilization After Telemedicine Visits in Academic Pediatric Primary Care. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:1537-1542. [PMID: 36995024 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231165633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Telemedicine has expanded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the health care usage after telemedicine visits compared with similar in-person visits is not known. This study compared the 72-hour health care reutilization after telemedicine visits and in-person acute encounters in a pediatric primary care office. A retrospective cohort analysis was performed in a single quaternary pediatric health care system between March 1, 2020, and November 30, 2020. Reutilization information was collected for 72 hours following the index visit and included subsequent encounters within the health care system. The 72-hour reutilization rate for telemedicine encounters was 4.1% compared with 3.9% for in-person acute visits. Of revisits, patients who had a telemedicine visit most often sought additional care at the medical home, and patients with an in-person visit most often sought additional care to the emergency department or urgent care. Telemedicine does not result in higher total health care reutilization.
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Jones E, Cross-Barnet C. Telehealth as a Tool to Transform Pediatric Care: Views from Stakeholders. Telemed J E Health 2023; 29:1843-1852. [PMID: 37252789 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2022.0496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic generated rapid telehealth expansion. Most prior telehealth studies focus on a single program or health condition, leaving a knowledge gap regarding the most appropriate and effective means of allocating telehealth services and funding. This research seeks to evaluate a wide range of perspectives to inform pediatric telehealth policy and practice. Methods: In 2017, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) issued a Request for Information to inform the Integrated Care for Kids model. Researchers identified 55 of 186 responses that addressed telehealth and analyzed them based on grounded theory principles overlaid with a constructivist approach to contextualize Medicaid policies, respondent characteristics, and implications for specific populations. Results: Respondents noted several health equity issues that telehealth could help to remedy, including timely care access, specialist shortages, transportation and distance barriers, provider-to-provider communication, and patient and family engagement. Implementation barriers reported by commenters included reimbursement restrictions, licensure issues, and costs of initial infrastructure. Respondents raised savings, care integration, accountability, and increased access to care as potential benefits. Discussion and Conclusions: The pandemic demonstrated that the health system can implement telehealth rapidly, although telehealth cannot be used to provide every aspect of pediatric care such as vaccinations. Respondents highlighted the promise of telehealth, which is heightened if telehealth supports health care transformation rather than replicating how in-office care is currently provided. Telehealth also offers the potential to increase health equity for some populations of pediatric patients.
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- Emily Jones
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Aultman J, Bassi M, Richner G, Delahanty S, Rush S, Spalding S, Grossoehme D. Fulfilling 6 Domains of Health Care Quality: A Qualitative Parental Caregiver Study of Pediatric Telehealth During a Pandemic. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:991-1007. [PMID: 36691227 DOI: 10.1177/00099228221150115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Using qualitative methods, we examine telehealth care quality from the perspective of parents of pediatric patients during a pandemic. We fill a gap in the literature essential for measuring effectiveness of pediatric telehealth. A total of 22 participants (n = 21 female; n = 1 male) enrolled in 1 of 9 interviews and focus groups conducted in 2021. Transcribed data were thematically analyzed and organized based on the 6 domains of quality health care by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Analyzed data revealed 7 themes and 52 codes. Pediatric telehealth visits were perceived as efficient, timely, safe, and generally effective by parents for their child's health care. Participants experienced equal or greater time with their child's care provider via telehealth than through in-person visits. Qualitative results directly align with IOM domains of quality health care and contribute to the growing literature and evidence that may lead to improved telehealth outcomes and better preparedness for emergent public health events.
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- Julie Aultman
- Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA
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- Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA
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- Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA
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Gandelman-Marton R. Potential feasibility of a remote first visit in the epilepsy clinic. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 146:109358. [PMID: 37499578 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since the beginning of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic in Israel in early 2020, follow-up visits through phone consultations were available only for patients treated in our outpatient epilepsy clinic. OBJECTIVE To assess the potential feasibility of phone consultation instead of in-person first visit in the outpatient epilepsy clinic. METHODS The computerized database and medical records of all the patients who had an in-person first visit in our outpatient epilepsy clinic during a 4-year period (2018-2021) were retrospectively reviewed. Potential feasibility of a remote visit was assessed for all visits and was deemed possible when physical examination or vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) examination or parameter adjustment was not reported in the visit summary. RESULTS The study group included 462 patients who had an in-person first visit in the outpatient epilepsy clinic during the study period. A remote first visit was deemed potentially feasible in 404 (87%) patients. Those in whom a remote first visit was deemed potentially infeasible were older (p = 0.0001), with longer disease duration (p = 0.001) and higher rates of antiseizure medication polytherapy (p = 0.0001), VNS and additional symptoms (p = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS A remote visit may be potentially feasible for most patients who are scheduled for a first visit in the epilepsy clinic. An in-person visit may remain the preferred option for patients with additional neurological symptoms or a VNS, and may also be considered in older patients and those with longer disease duration or antiseizure medication polytherapy.
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- Revital Gandelman-Marton
- Neurology Department, Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin 70300, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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Lee MH, Jang SR, Lee TK. The Direction of Neurosurgery to Overcome the Living with COVID-19 Era : The Possibility of Telemedicine in Neurosurgery. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2023; 66:573-581. [PMID: 37667635 PMCID: PMC10483161 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2022.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Due to the implementation of vaccinations and the development of therapeutic agents, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that started at the end of 2019 has entered a new phase. As a result, neurosurgeons should reconsider the way they treat their patients. As the COVID-19 situation prolongs, the change in neurosurgical emergency patients according to the number of confirmed cases is no longer clear. Outpatient treatment by telephone was permitted according to government policy. In addition, visits to caregivers in the intensive care unit were limited. METHODS The electronic medical records of patients who had been treated over the phone for a month (during April 2020, while the hospital was closing) were reviewed. Meanwhile, according to the limited visits to the intensive care unit, a video meeting was held with the caregivers. After the video meeting, satisfaction was evaluated using a questionnaire. RESULTS During April 2020, 1021 patients received non-face-to-face care over the telephone. Among the patients, no critical medical problem occurred due to non-face-to-face care. From July 2021 to December 2021, 321 patients were admitted to the neurosurgical intensive care unit and 107 patients (33.3%) including their caregivers agreed to video visits. Twice a week, advance notice was given that access would be made through a mobile device and the nurse explained to caregivers how to use the mobile device. The time for the video meeting was approximately 20 minutes per patient. Based on the questionnaire, 81 respondents (75.7%) answered that they agreed, and 26 respondents (24.3%) answered that they strongly agreed that was easy to communicate through video meetings. Fifty-two (48.6%) agreed and 55 (51.4%) strongly agreed that they were easy to understand the doctor's explanation. For overall satisfaction with this video meeting, three respondents (2.8%) gave 4/5 points and 95 respondents (88.8%) gave 5/5 points, and nine (8.4%) gave 3/5 points. Their reason was that there was not enough time. CONCLUSION In situations where patient visits are limited, video meetings through a mobile device can provide sufficient satisfaction to caregivers. Telemedicine will likely become common in the near future. Health care professionals should prepare and respond to these needs and changes. Therefore, establishing a system with institutional support is necessary.
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- Min Ho Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Jungbauer WN, Gudipudi R, Brennan E, Melvin CL, Pecha PP. The Cost Impact of Telehealth Interventions in Pediatric Surgical Specialties: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:1527-1533. [PMID: 36379748 PMCID: PMC10121966 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Telehealth is a rapidly expanding care modality in the United States. Pediatric surgical patients often require complex care which can incur significant expenses, some of which may be alleviated by telehealth. We performed a systematic review comparing telehealth and in-person visits, and telehealth's impacts on the cost of healthcare across pediatric surgical specialties. METHODS A systematic review was performed using the following databases: PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus (Elsevier), and CINAHL (EBSCOHost), searched from inception to July 10th, 2022. Studies were included per the following criteria: (1) investigated a telehealth intervention for pediatric surgical care and (2) provided some metric of telehealth cost compared to an in-person visit. Non-English or studies conducted outside of the U.S. were excluded. RESULTS Fourteen manuscripts met inclusion criteria and presented data on 7992 visits, including patients with a weighted average age of 7.5 ± 3.5 years. Most (11/14) studies used telehealth in a synchronous, or "real-time" context. Of the studies which calculated dollar cost savings for telehealth visits compared to in-person appointments we found a substantial range of savings per visit, from $48.50 to $344.64. Cost savings were frequently realized in terms of reduced travel expenditures, lower opportunity costs (e.g. lost wages), and decreased hospital labor requirements. CONCLUSIONS This review suggests that telehealth provides cost incentives to pediatric surgical care in many scenarios, including post-operative visits and some routine clinic visits. Future work should focus on standardizing the metrics by which cost impacts are analyzed and detailing which visits are most appropriately facilitated by telehealth. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V.
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- W Nicholas Jungbauer
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Ave, MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29425, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Ave, MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29425, United States
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- Department of Research and Education Services, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Ave, MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29425, United States.
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Rahim MJ, Ghosh P, Brisendine AE, Yang N, Roddy R, Broughton MJ, Kinzer A, Wingate MS, Sen B. Telehealth utilization barriers among Alabama parents of pediatric patients during COVID-19 outbreak. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:693. [PMID: 37370063 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09732-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Telehealth can improve access to evidence-based care at a lower cost for patients, especially those living in underserved and remote areas. The barriers to the widespread adoption of telehealth have been well documented in the literature. However, the barriers may not be the same for pediatric patients, who must rely on their parents or guardians to make healthcare decisions. This paper presents some of the leading barriers parents or guardians of pediatric patients report in using telehealth to meet their children's healthcare needs. METHODS This cross-sectional survey was conducted in a tertiary care pediatric Emergency Department (ED) at a children's hospital in Alabama between September 2020 to December 2020. The parents or guardians of pediatric patients were asked about their reasons for not using telehealth despite having healthcare needs for their children, whether they canceled or rescheduled healthcare provider visits and facility visits, and whether the child's health conditions changed over the past three months. Descriptive analyses were conducted that explored the distribution of telehealth use across the variables listed above. RESULTS Five hundred ninety-seven parents or guardians of pediatric patients participated in the survey, and 578 answered the question of whether they used telehealth or not over the past three months. Of them, 33.1% used telehealth, 54.3% did not, and 12.6% did not have healthcare needs for their child. The leading reason for not using telehealth was that the doctor or health provider did not give them a telehealth option, the second main reason was that they did not know what telehealth is, and the third leading reason was that the parents did not think telehealth would help meet healthcare needs for their child. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the telehealth utilization barriers among underserved pediatric populations, including the need for physicians to proactively offer telehealth options to parents or guardians of pediatric patients. Improving health literacy is of paramount importance, given that a substantial proportion of parents were not familiar with telehealth. Policymakers and healthcare organizations should raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth which can improve healthcare access for underserved pediatric patients.
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- Md Jillur Rahim
- Department of Health Policy & Organization, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1665 University Blvd, RPHB 330, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
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- School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Department of Health Policy & Organization, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1665 University Blvd, RPHB 330, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Nutrition Obesity Research Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Department of Health Policy & Organization, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1665 University Blvd, RPHB 330, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Department of Health Policy & Organization, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1665 University Blvd, RPHB 330, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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Curfman AL, Haycraft M, McSwain SD, Dooley M, Simpson KN. Implementation and Evaluation of a Wraparound Virtual Care Program for Children with Medical Complexity. Telemed J E Health 2023; 29:947-953. [PMID: 36355064 PMCID: PMC10277989 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2022.0344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objectives: Children and adolescents with medical complexity benefit from care coordination and specialized pediatric care, but many access barriers exist. We implemented a virtual wraparound model to support patients with medical complexity and their families and used an economic framework to measure outcomes. Methods: Children with medical complexity were identified and enrolled in a virtual complex care program with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, which provided care coordination, education, parental support, acute care triage, and virtual visits. A retrospective pre- and postanalysis of data obtained from the Hospital Industry Data Institute (HIDI) database measured inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department (ED) utilization and charges before implementation and during the 2-year program. Results: Eighty (n = 80) children were included in the economic evaluation, and 75 had sufficient data for analysis. Compared to the 12 months before enrollment, patients had a 35.3% reduction in hospitalizations (p = 0.0268), a 43.9% reduction in emergency visits (p = 0.0005), and a 16.9% reduction in overall charges (p = 0.1449). Parents expressed a high degree of satisfaction, with a 70% response rate and 90% satisfaction rate. Conclusions: We implemented a virtual care model to provide in-home support and care coordination for medically complex children and adolescents and used an economic framework to assess changes in utilization and cost. The program had high engagement rates and parent satisfaction, and a pre/postanalysis demonstrated statistically significant reduction in hospitalizations and ED visits for this high-cost population. Further economic evaluation is needed to determine sustainability of this model in a value-based payment system.
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- Alison L. Curfman
- Mercy Clinic Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Imagine Pediatrics, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Faiçal AVB, Mota LR, Correia DDA, Monteiro LP, de Souza EL, Terse-Ramos R. Telehealth for children and adolescents with chronic pulmonary disease: systematic review. REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA : ORGAO OFICIAL DA SOCIEDADE DE PEDIATRIA DE SAO PAULO 2023; 42:e2024111. [PMID: 37194911 PMCID: PMC10185001 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2024/42/2022111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To revise the impact of telehealth on the quality of life, reduction in pulmonary exacerbations, number of days using antibiotics, adherence to treatment, pulmonary function, emergency visits, hospitalizations, and the nutritional status of individuals with asthma and cystic fibrosis. DATA SOURCE Four databases were used, MEDLINE, LILACS, Web of Science and Cochrane, as well as manual searches in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Randomized clinical trials, published between January 2010 and December 2020, with participants aged 0 to 20 years, were included. DATA SYNTHESIS Seventy-one records were identified after the removal of duplicates; however, twelve trials were eligible for synthesis. Included trials utilized: mobile phone applications (n=5), web platforms (n= 4), mobile telemedicine unit (n=1), software with an electronic record (n=1), remote spirometer (n=1), and active video games platform (n=1). Three trials used two tools, including telephone calls. Among the different types of interventions, improvement in adherence, quality of life, and physiologic variables were observed for mobile application interventions and game platforms compared to usual care. Visits to the emergency department, unscheduled medical appointments, and hospitalizations were not reduced. There was considerable heterogeneity among studies. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that better control of symptoms, quality of life, and adherence to treatment can be attributed to the technological interventions used. Nevertheless, further research is needed to compare telehealth with face-to-face care and to indicate the most effective tools in the routine care of children with chronic lung diseases.
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Wittwer LH, Walters E, Jordan K. Improving Pediatric Asthma Care Through Asthma Apps: A Narrative Review. J Nurse Pract 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Kahn NF, Anan YH, Bocek KM, Christakis DA, Richardson LP, Pratt W, Sequeira GM. Understanding Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth's Experiences Receiving Care via Telemedicine: Qualitative Interview Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2023; 6:e42378. [PMID: 36745775 PMCID: PMC10055384 DOI: 10.2196/42378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Access to virtual care has increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet little is known about transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth's experiences and perspectives on receiving care via telemedicine. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore these experiences to (1) inform necessary changes to the provision of pediatric gender-affirming care and (2) help providers and health systems determine if and how telemedicine should be made available post pandemic. METHODS Youth (aged 14-17 years) who completed a telemedicine visit in the Seattle Children's Gender Clinic were invited to participate in a semistructured interview exploring perceived advantages or disadvantages of telemedicine and preferred visit modalities. Interview transcriptions were analyzed by 2 research team members using an inductive thematic analysis framework. RESULTS A total of 15 TGD youth completed an interview. Commonly cited advantages of telemedicine were convenience and comfort with having visits in their own environments. Reported disadvantages included technical issues, discomfort with the impersonal nature, lack of familiarity with the platform, and privacy concerns. Overall, slightly more youth preferred in-person visits over telemedicine, referencing both specific characteristics of the clinical visit (ie, initial vs return and complexity) and proximity to the clinic as reasons for this preference. Although a plurality of TGD youth preferred in-person visits, they also recognized the value of telemedicine and the impact it may have in facilitating access to care. CONCLUSIONS Given the variations in needs and visit complexity, our study supports the provision of both in-person and telemedicine modalities as options for pediatric gender-affirming care.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- The Information School, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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Telehealth Use in Pediatric Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Caregivers. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020311. [PMID: 36832439 PMCID: PMC9955717 DOI: 10.3390/children10020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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This qualitative study surveyed caregivers regarding their perspectives on the benefits of, challenges with, and suggestions for improving telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers who had the responsibility for caring for at least one child aged under 18 years of age in Genesee County, MI, participated. The caregivers were biological parents, stepparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and guardians. A total of 105 caregivers completed a survey with open-ended questions via Qualtrics. Two independent coders developed themes based on the responses using grounded theory. Participants were primarily biological parents and non-Hispanic White and African Americans. According to the participants, the benefits of telehealth included prevention of exposure to the COVID-19 virus, quality communication with physicians, savings in travel time, and cost-effective methods to receive care. The challenges included a lack of in-person interaction, fear of compromised confidentiality, and the potential for misdiagnosis. Suggestions for improvement by caregivers included increasing access to telehealth for poorer families, offering a media educational campaign to promote telehealth use, and creating a universal platform to share patient information. Future studies may test the effectiveness of interventions such as those suggested by caregivers in this study to improve telehealth.
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Lakhaney D, Matiz LA. Telemedicine for Children With Medical Complexity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Practice. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:89-91. [PMID: 35941789 PMCID: PMC9364064 DOI: 10.1177/00099228221116707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Divya Lakhaney
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child and Adolescent Health, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA,Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care and Hospital Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA,NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA,Divya Lakhaney, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care and Hospital Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 622 West 168th Street, VC4-417, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child and Adolescent Health, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA,NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Schweiberger K, Verma R, Faulds S, Jonassaint CR, White GE, Ray KN. Scheduled and attended pediatric primary care telemedicine appointments during COVID-19. Pediatr Res 2023:10.1038/s41390-023-02481-w. [PMID: 36690746 PMCID: PMC9869302 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02481-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine pediatric primary care telemedicine visit scheduling and attendance during the first year of telemedicine. METHODS Using electronic health record data from two academic pediatric primary care practices between April 2020-March 2021, we used Pearson χ2 tests and logistic regression models to identify child-, family-, and appointment-level characteristics associated with scheduled and attended telemedicine appointments. RESULTS Among 5178 primary care telemedicine appointments scheduled during the 12-month period, the proportion of appointments scheduled differed over time for children in families with a language preference other than English or Spanish (4% quarter 1 vs. 6% in quarter 4, p = 0.01) and residing in ZIP codes with the lowest household technology access (24% in quarter 1 vs. 19% in quarter 3 (p = 0.01). Four thousand one hundred and forty-eight of 5178 scheduled telemedicine appointments were attended. Likelihood of attending a telemedicine appointment was highest for children in families with a language preference other than English or Spanish (90%, 95% CI 86-94% compared to Spanish 74%, 95% CI 65-84%), and same-day appointments (86%, 95% CI 85-87%). Attendance among families preferring Spanish language was higher in later months compared to earlier months. CONCLUSIONS We found disparities in scheduling and attending telemedicine appointments, but signs of greater language equity over time.
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- Kelsey Schweiberger
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, 3414 Fifth Avenue, CHOB 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- grid.21925.3d0000 0004 1936 9000Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, 3414 Fifth Avenue, CHOB 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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- grid.21925.3d0000 0004 1936 9000Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, 3414 Fifth Avenue, CHOB 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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- grid.21925.3d0000 0004 1936 9000Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 200 Meyran Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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- grid.21925.3d0000 0004 1936 9000Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 200 Meyran Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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- grid.21925.3d0000 0004 1936 9000Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, 3414 Fifth Avenue, CHOB 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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Clark SL, Begin B, De Souza HG, Mallett K, Hanna MG, Richardson T, Esporas M, Bowie A, Taylor K, Reyes LC, Hughey M, Neu A, Warady BA. Telehealth survey of providers and caregivers of children on peritoneal dialysis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatr Nephrol 2023; 38:203-210. [PMID: 35425999 PMCID: PMC9010071 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-022-05543-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND There has been growing support for the adoption of telehealth (TH) services in pediatric populations. Children on chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) represent a vulnerable population that could benefit from increased use of TH. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted rapid adoption of TH services in the population among pediatric centers participating in The Children's Hospital Association's Standardizing Care to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric ESKD (SCOPE) Collaborative. METHODS We developed a survey to explore the experience of both pediatric PD providers and caregivers of patients receiving PD care at home and using TH services during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS We obtained responses from 27 out of 53 (50.9%) SCOPE centers that included 175 completed surveys from providers and caregivers. Major challenges identified by providers included inadequate/lack of physical exam, inability to visit with the patient/family in-person, and inadequate/lack of PD catheter exit site exam. Only 51% of caregivers desired future TH visits; however, major benefits of TH for caregivers included no travel, visit takes less time, easier to care for other children, more comfortable for patient, and no time off from work. Providers and caregivers agreed that PD TH visits are family centered (p = 0.296), with the lack of a physical exam (p < 0.001) and the inability to meet in-person (p = 0.002) deemed particularly important to caregivers and providers, respectively. CONCLUSIONS TH is a productive and viable visit option for children on PD; however, making this a successful, permanent part of routine care will require an individualized approach with standardization of core elements. A higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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- Stephanie L. Clark
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR USA
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- Children’s Hospital Colorado, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO USA
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- Children’s Hospital Association, Washington D.C. and Lenexa, KS USA
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- Children’s Hospital Association, Washington D.C. and Lenexa, KS USA
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- Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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Choong EA, Schladen MM, Alles YB. Relationship-driven, family-centered care via TelePT: Reflections in the wake of COVID-19. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1030741. [DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1030741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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In response to the throttling of children’s therapy programs precipitated by COVID-19 shutdowns, interest in the use of telehealth has increased among service providers at both the clinical and administrative levels. TelePT promises to be particularly appropriate in devising programs of on-going, therapeutic exercise interventions for children with neuromotor disorders. From the lay perspective, physical/physiotherapy (PT) which is seemingly characterized by the “hands-on,” and corrective approach to managing impairments, makes it a counter-intuitive candidate for delivery over telehealth. Over the past decades, however, PT as a discipline has increasingly adhered to a relationship-driven, family-centered model of intervention. This model is “hands-off,” figuratively if not always literally, and hence is not necessarily disconsonant with delivery mediated by telehealth technology. The current study explores in-depth the experiences and reflections of seven practicing therapists, on the impact of telehealth, telePT on the operationalization of relationship-based, family-centered methods into therapy. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was selected as the analytic method for understanding participants’ experience providing services using both distance and standard face-to-face practice modalities. Results identified eight principal themes emerging from participants’ descriptions of their experience of delivering therapy over telePT. Four of these themes correspond to the tenets of relationship-driven, family-centered care identified across four frameworks applied to pediatric rehabilitation. The remaining four themes focus on the particularities of the telePT modality and its viability in clinical practice. The ability telePT afforded to “see into the child’s environment” emerged arguably as the greatest value of the modality in patient care. It revealed to therapists so much that they did not know about their patients’ progress and, more strikingly, had not realized they did not know. TelePT provides a unique window into the child’s functioning in the hours he is not in therapy. Given its potential in parent–therapist relationship building, assuring the ecological validity of therapy programs, and the empowerment of families who seek it, telePT is likely to be part of the future of PT and one driver of its evolution as a profession. There is a compelling case to retain telePT modalities offering them alongside in-person formats for convenience, safety, and service quality enhancement.
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Prelack M, Fridinger S, Gonzalez AK, Kaufman MC, Xian J, Galer PD, Craig S, Abend NS, Helbig I. Visits of concern in child neurology telemedicine. Dev Med Child Neurol 2022; 64:1351-1358. [PMID: 35514061 PMCID: PMC9998265 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AIM To characterize child neurology telemedicine visits flagged as requiring in-person evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD We analyzed 7130 audio-video telemedicine visits between March and November 2020. Visits of concern (VOCs) were defined as telemedicine visits where the clinical scenario necessitated in-person follow-up evaluation sooner than if the visit had been conducted in-person. RESULTS VOCs occurred in 5% (333/7130) of visits for 292 individuals (148 females, 144 males). Providers noted technical challenges more often in VOCs (40%; 133/333) than visits without concern (non-VOCs) (28%; 1922/6797) (p < 0.05). The median age was younger in VOCs (9 years 3 months, interquartile range [IQR] 2 years 0 months-14 years 3 months) than non-VOCs (11 years 3 months, IQR 5 years 10 months-15 years 10 months) (p < 0.05). Median household income was lower for patients with VOCs ($74 K, IQR $55 K-$97 K) compared to non-VOCs ($80 K, IQR $61 K-$100 K) (p < 0.05). Compared with all other race categories, families who self-identified as Black were more likely to have a VOC (odds ratio 1.53, 95% confidence interval 1.21-2.06). Epilepsy and headache represented the highest percentages of VOCs, while neuromuscular disorders and developmental delay had a higher proportion of VOCs than other neurological disorders. INTERPRETATION These findings suggest that telemedicine is an effective platform for most child neurology visits. Younger children and those with neuromuscular disorders or developmental delays are more likely to require in-person evaluation. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS It is possible to successfully flag patients who need in-person assessment. Providers can manage issues arising during telemedicine in 95% of visits. Visits flagged as concerning were likely unrelated to modality of patient care. Provider concern was independent of technical difficulties for most telehealth visits. Younger age may be correlated with need for in-person assessment.
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- Marisa Prelack
- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- The Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- The Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- The Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- The Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- The Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- The Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Ireson E, Burkhardt MC, DeBlasio D, Xu Y, Walters J, Johnson T, Klein M. An Assessment of a Socioeconomic Risk Screening Tool for Telemedicine Encounters in Pediatric Primary Care: A Pilot Study. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2022; 62:349-355. [PMID: 36226667 DOI: 10.1177/00099228221128375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Socioeconomic adversity negatively affects child health. Telemedicine use in pediatrics is rapidly expanding. We piloted a socioeconomic risk screening tool within telemedicine visits. Using chart review, our primary aim was to assess the rates of screen completion, risk identification, and referral generation during telemedicine visits. Our secondary aim was to assess family satisfaction and barriers to connecting with referrals/interventions through follow-up telephone interviews. This study included 179 telemedicine encounters. The screening tool was completed in 63% of encounters and was positive in 5% of encounters. Of those who identified socioeconomic risks, 90% received a referral/intervention (social work consultation, food pantry, etc.). During follow-up calls, families expressed satisfaction with telemedicine, though 31% described difficulty connecting with the recommended services. High rates of socioeconomic risk screening resulting in interventions are achievable during telemedicine visits. Further work is needed to identify optimal socioeconomic risk screening questions and opportunities, and to ensure successful interventions.
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- Elizabeth Ireson
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.,University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.,University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.,University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Guendelman S, Krueger GN, Cruz GI, Trepman PC, Suharwardy SH. Use of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Practicing Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinicians. Telemed J E Health 2022; 29:696-707. [PMID: 36251953 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2022.0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Limited knowledge exists about the drivers of telehealth use among obstetricians during COVID-19 in the United States. We investigated the use of live video visits by Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinicians, the factors associated with use and interest in future use. Methods: We drew survey data from 373 clinicians on two outcomes: (1) use of any (vs. no) live video visits during COVID-19 and (2) among users, the extent of live video use. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions quantified the association between predisposing (demographic and practice setting characteristics) and enabling factors (prepandemic telehealth use, structural and perceived patient barriers) and each outcome. Results: During the pandemic, 88% reported any use, a jump from 29% prepandemic utilization. Users (vs. nonusers) were younger (p = 0.02); tended to provide comprehensive prenatal care (p = 0.01) and/or inpatient care (p = 0.02), practice in university settings (p = 0.01), engage in various telehealth modalities prepandemic (p ≤ 0.01), and to perceive challenges with technical (p < 0.01), reimbursement (p = 0.05), and patient barriers to internet or data plan access (p ≤ 0.001). After adjusting for covariates, only prepandemic communication through patient portal (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 3.85; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.33-11.12), perceived patient access barriers (aOR = 5.27; 95% CI = 1.95-14.23), and practice in multiple versus university settings (aOR = 0.18; 95% CI = 0.06-0.56) remained significantly associated with use. Approximately 44% were high users. Prepandemic ultrasound use (aOR = 1.92; 95% CI = 1.17-3.16), perceived patient access barriers (aOR = 1.85; 95% CI = 1.12-3.06) and Midwest versus North practice location (aOR = 0.46; 95% CI = 0.21-0.98) predicted high use. Among high users, 99% wanted to continue offering video visits. Conclusions: We found widespread use of live video obstetric care by MFM clinicians and continued interest in use postpandemic.
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- Sylvia Guendelman
- The Wallace Center for Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- The Wallace Center for Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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Ostrowski-Delahanty SA, McNinch NL, Grossoehme DH, Aultman J, Spalding S, Wagoner C, Rush S. Understanding Drivers of Telemedicine in Pediatric Medical Care. Telemed J E Health 2022; 29:726-737. [PMID: 36067144 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2022.0293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purpose: As the demand for telemedicine services continues, greater knowledge about health care delivery preferences can inform high quality, efficient care. The present study sought to evaluate patient and family characteristics that may influence telemedicine utilization, particularly the choice between telephone and video telemedicine visits. Methods: This is a single-site cross-sectional, mixed methods study aimed at identifying factors associated with use of telephone and video telemedicine visits with pediatric patients and their families. Results: Seven hundred seventy-five (n = 775) caregivers completed a survey and 22 caregivers participated in follow-up focus groups and interviews. Findings indicate that female caregivers, those with higher education levels, and those with experience with technology were more likely to choose video telemedicine visits. Qualitative feedback provided several valuable recommendations based on patient/family experiences, which fell into four categories, including scheduling, accessibility, treatment resources, and care coordination. Conclusion: Findings demonstrate that previous experience, familiarity, and technology access may be important drivers in health care modality preference. Key elements that emerged relevant to user satisfaction and overall quality of the telemedicine experience: caregiver choice on visit type (telemedicine vs. in-person), child health care needs, and telemedicine education/training. As society moves toward pay-per-performance and value-based reimbursement, it is imperative that we focus on experience, health care needs, and training to improve patient experience and lower health care costs.
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- Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA.,Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA
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Goldbloom EB, Buba M, Bhatt M, Suntharalingam S, King WJ. La prestation de soins virtuels et novateurs dans un centre pédiatrique canadien de soins tertiaires. Paediatr Child Health 2022; 27:S88-S94. [PMID: 36092293 PMCID: PMC9455648 DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxac022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Les systèmes de santé et les travailleurs de la santé se sont rapidement adaptés à la prestation des soins virtuels pendant cette période sans précédent. Les programmes cliniques ont adopté divers modèles de soins virtuels pour maintenir l’accès, économiser l’équipement de protection individuelle et limiter la propagation des maladies infectieuses. Dans le présent article, les auteurs décrivent d’abord le contexte de prestation des soins pédiatriques pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 au Canada, laquelle a propulsé la prestation des soins virtuels. Ils résument ensuite la préparation, la mise en œuvre et les effets bénéfiques des programmes de soins virtuels utilisés actuellement au Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario (CHEO), tant pour les patients hospitalisés que non hospitalisées, notamment dans les cliniques ambulatoires, aux urgences et au sein du programme de santé mentale. Ils soulignent les moyens transférables et particuliers qu’a retenus le CHEO pour intégrer la prestation des soins virtuels, que ce soit au moyen de sa structure de gouvernance, de la participation des intervenants – y compris les patients, les proches, les travailleurs de la santé et le personnel –, de la préparation et de l’utilisation des outils de télésanté et des approches novatrices de soins aux patients qui ont besoin d’une évaluation physique. Ils concluent en présentant leur vision de l’avenir des soins virtuels, qui feront partie de l’arsenal des soins pédiatriques après la pandémie de COVID-19, mais qui devront être soumis à un cadre commun d’évaluation. Fait important, la mise en œuvre rapide d’un modèle de soins principalement virtuels au CHEO a favorisé le maintien d’un volume élevé de soins pédiatriques de qualité. Selon les auteurs, bon nombre de ces programmes devraient être conservés et le seront bel et bien après la pandémie. Il est essentiel d’adopter une approche exhaustive et unifiée de l’évaluation pour obtenir des résultats constructifs qui inspireront des modèles de prestation des soins pérennes, incluant les soins virtuels, et qui contribueront à garantir le meilleur pronostic possible pour les patients.
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- Ellen B Goldbloom
- Département de pédiatrie, CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Institut de recherche du CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Faculté de médecine, Université d’Ottawa, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Département de pédiatrie, CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Institut de recherche du CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Faculté de médecine, Université d’Ottawa, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Département de pédiatrie, CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Institut de recherche du CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Faculté de médecine, Université d’Ottawa, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Faculté de médecine, Université d’Ottawa, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Département de psychiatrie, CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Département de pédiatrie, CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Institut de recherche du CHEO, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
- Faculté de médecine, Université d’Ottawa, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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Payvandi L, Correa ET, Hatoun J, O'Donnell H, Vernacchio L. Trends in Telehealth Antibiotic Prescribing for Children Through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics 2022; 150:188355. [PMID: 35765129 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-056209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Telehealth visits increased significantly during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic without consensus on the appropriate scope of telehealth antibiotic prescribing within pediatric primary care. We describe telehealth antibiotic prescribing patterns within our statewide pediatric primary care network during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. METHODS In a retrospective observational study of a large statewide pediatric primary care network, we identified and analyzed telehealth and in-person encounters with oral antibiotics prescribed from March 2020 to July 2021. We focused on the top 5 general diagnosis groupings using International Classification of Disease 10 codes. RESULTS Of the 55 926 encounters with an oral antibiotic prescribed, 12.5% were conducted via telehealth and 87.5% in person. The proportion of telehealth antibiotic encounters varied significantly according to diagnosis category (P <.001): ear (30.8%), skin and subcutaneous (21.8%), respiratory (18.8%), genitourinary (6.3%), and Lyme disease infections (3.8%). The proportion of telehealth antibiotic encounters for all diagnosis categories peaked in spring of 2020. The greatest proportion of telehealth antibiotic prescribing during the most recent 4weeks of the analysis were Lyme disease infections (11.7%) and for skin and subcutaneous tissue infections (3.1%). CONCLUSIONS Telehealth continues to be used to prescribe antibiotics even after the initial stage of the pandemic. Clinicians and patients would benefit from clearer guidelines about the appropriate use of antibiotics prescribed during telehealth encounters.
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Children's, Brookline, Massachusetts.,Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Children's, Brookline, Massachusetts
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Children's, Brookline, Massachusetts.,Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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Schweiberger K, Bohnhoff J, Hanmer J, Ray KN. Perceived Usefulness of Increased Telemedicine Use by Pediatric Subspecialists: A National Survey. Telemed J E Health 2022; 28:1367-1373. [PMID: 35143360 PMCID: PMC10039272 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Although many studies have explored the perceived ease-of-use of telemedicine, the perceived usefulness of telemedicine for pediatric subspecialty care is less clear. Methods: We invited a national sample of 840 general pediatricians and 840 pediatric subspecialists to participate in a survey fielded in May-June 2020. Respondents ranked perceptions of usefulness of telemedicine for pediatric subspecialty care on a 5-point Likert scale and prioritization of potential strategies to support telemedicine use on a 4-point scale. Results: Of 285 respondents (18% response rate), physicians perceived that increased telemedicine use by pediatric subspecialists would modestly improve child health (mean = 3.5, standard deviation [SD] = 0.7), and access to care (mean = 3.9, SD = 0.6), but would slightly worsen the clinician experience (mean = 2.8, SD = 0.8). Most respondents highly prioritized payment-related strategies to support use of telemedicine. Conclusions: Pediatric clinicians anticipated that increased telemedicine use by pediatric subspecialists would improve child health and health care access but would worsen clinician experience.
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- Kelsey Schweiberger
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Romain CV, Trinidad S, Kotagal M. The Effect of Social Determinants of Health on Telemedicine Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatr Ann 2022; 51:e311-e315. [PMID: 35938898 DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20220606-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Social determinants of health contribute to inequalities in access to care and inferior outcomes in pediatric populations. Before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telemedicine was shown to be an effective tool to bridge the gap between health care providers and rural or underserved populations. The pandemic has rapidly changed the current landscape of health care. Telemedicine has played a critical role in health care delivery between providers and patients because of the need for social distancing. That being said, it has become apparent that SDOH have affected access to telemedicine for communities that already suffer from inequities in health care access. Solutions directed toward addressing issues such as lack of broadband access, digital literacy and language barriers, and obstacles within the health care system are crucial to ensure telemedicine access is equitable for all patients and does not contribute toward worsening health care disparities. [Pediatr Ann. 2022;51(8):e311-e315.].
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Haynes SC, Marcin JP. Pediatric Telemedicine: Lessons Learned During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic and Opportunities for Growth. Adv Pediatr 2022; 69:1-11. [PMID: 35985702 PMCID: PMC8979775 DOI: 10.1016/j.yapd.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The accelerated uptake of telemedicine during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has resulted in valuable experience and evidence on the delivery of telemedicine for pediatric patients. The pandemic has also highlighted inequities and opportunities for improvement. This review discusses lessons learned during the pandemic, focusing on provider-to-patient virtual encounters. Recent evidence on education and training, developing and adapting clinical workflows, patient assessment and treatment, and family-centered care is reviewed. Opportunities for future research in pediatric telemedicine are discussed, specifically with regard to engaging pediatric patients, improving and measuring access to care, addressing health equity, and expanding the evidence base.
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- Sarah C Haynes
- Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis School of Medicine, UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, 4610 X Street, Suite 2300, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis School of Medicine, UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, 4610 X Street, Suite 2300, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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Fitzgerald M, Bhatt A, Thompson LA, Schwartz A, Thomas AO, Schinasi DA, Otero J, Carpenter P, Thomas JS, Black NP. Telemedicine in Pediatric Training: A National Needs Assessment of the Current State of Telemedicine Education in Pediatric Training. Acad Pediatr 2022; 22:713-717. [PMID: 34732381 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the current state of telemedicine within pediatric training programs to inform development of a national telemedicine training curriculum for pediatric trainees. METHODS We conducted an anonymous cross-sectional survey of pediatric residency (Fall 2020) and fellowship program directors (Spring 2021) on their current telemedicine practices in pediatric post-graduate training. RESULTS Forty-eight US pediatric residency programs (n = 48/198, 24%) and 422 fellowship programs completed the survey (n = 422/872, 48%); combined response rate 44% (n = 470/1070). Pre-COVID-19, 12% (n = 57/470) of programs surveyed reported using telemedicine in their training program, but during the pandemic 71% (n = 334/470) reported telemedicine use with trainees. Over 71% (n = 334/470) agreed that a formalized curriculum is important, yet 69% (n = 262/380) of programs reporting telemedicine use either did not have a curriculum or were unsure if one existed at their program. Respondents who were unsure/not likely to add a telemedicine curriculum and/or indicated that a telemedicine curriculum would not be important (52% n = 243/470), cited "time" (55%, n = 136/243) most frequently as a barrier. CONCLUSIONS Our needs assessment indicates marked increase in use of telemedicine with trainees by respondent pediatric training programs, with fewer than 50% reporting a formalized training curriculum and most agreeing that a curriculum is important.
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- Melissa Fitzgerald
- University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics (M Fitzgerald, LA Thompson, J Otero, NP Black), Gainesville, Fla.
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- University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (A Bhatt), Sacramento, Calif
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- University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics (M Fitzgerald, LA Thompson, J Otero, NP Black), Gainesville, Fla
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- University of Illinois Chicago, Department of Pediatrics (A Schwartz), Chicago, Ill
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- University of Florida, Information Technology (AO Thomas), Gainesville, Fla
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (DA Schinasi), Chicago, Ill
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- University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics (M Fitzgerald, LA Thompson, J Otero, NP Black), Gainesville, Fla
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- University of Utah/Primary Children's Hospital (P Carpenter), Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University of Florida, UF Health Cancer Center, Clinical Research Office (JS Thomas), Gainesville, Fla
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- University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics (M Fitzgerald, LA Thompson, J Otero, NP Black), Gainesville, Fla
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Pediatric Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Telehealth Continuation Post-pandemic: A Thematic Analysis of Open-Ended Survey Responses. Pediatr Phys Ther 2022; 34:353-360. [PMID: 35639553 DOI: 10.1097/pep.0000000000000908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore pediatric physical therapists' (PTs) perceptions about continuing telehealth services post-pandemic. METHODS Two open-ended questions from a larger survey were analyzed using a pragmatic application of thematic analysis. RESULTS Two hundred two pediatric PTs in the United States responded. Themes included Telehealth During COVID-19, Benefits, Drawbacks , and Recommendations . Telehealth During COVID-19 acknowledged adopting and providing telehealth during a global pandemic was likely different than at other times. Benefits described perceived positive aspects of telehealth for children, families, and PTs, which support continuation of telehealth post-pandemic. Drawbacks described perceived negative aspects of telehealth for children, families, and PTs, which may dissuade continuation. Recommendations described respondents' recommendations for the continuation of telehealth. Ultimately respondents recommended a hybrid model of telehealth and in-person services going forward. CONCLUSIONS A hybrid model of telehealth and in-person services may have the benefits of increasing access, flexibility, efficiency, communication, and home programming across pediatric practice settings.
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Sandhu T, DeShea L, Jagarapu J, Savani RC, Chuo J, Azzuqa A, Beasley WH, Hallford G, Makkar A. Multicenter study assessing physicians' and transport teams' attitudes and expectations about utilizing telemedicine to manage critical neonatal transports. J Telemed Telecare 2022:1357633X221104563. [PMID: 35765233 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x221104563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Managing critically ill neonates has unique challenges, and the transport team plays an important role in stabilizing and facilitating the transfer of these neonates from lower-level nurseries to tertiary centers, and the use of telemedicine in transport (tele-transport) can potentially benefit patient care. We conducted a multicenter study to assess the readiness for utilizing telemedicine as an adjunct to guide the care of critically ill neonates among physicians and transport team members (TTMs). This is the first multicenter study that explored physicians' and TTMs' perceptions of telemedicine usage and its value in neonatal transport. METHODS A confidential, voluntary survey on pre-implementation attitudes toward telemedicine usage during neonatal transport was conducted as part of a quality improvement initiative. This survey involved physicians and TTMs from four academic institutions whose responses were entered into an online survey using REDCap®. The survey inquired about satisfaction with the current practice of phone consultation and the perception of using telemedicine to optimize the management of neonates during transport. RESULTS The overall response rate for the survey was 60.1%; 82 of 127 (64.6%) physicians and 64 of 116 (55.2%) TTMs responded to the surveys. Half of the physicians and less than one-fourth of the TTMs had prior experience with telemedicine other than that used on neonatal transport. TTMs expressed greater concern about the inconvenience of video (55% vs. physicians 35% agree or strongly agree) and its time consumption (84% vs. physicians 50%). More than 70% of physicians and less than half of TTMs endorsed the potential for added value and quality improvement with video capability. Almost half of TTMs reported concern about video calls reducing their autonomy in patient care. Physicians expressed confidence in management decisions they would make after video calls (72% confident or very confident) and less confidence (49%) about both the phone assessment by TTMs and their decisions based on phone assessment. In contrast, TTMs were confident or very confident (94%) in both sharing their assessment over the phone and executing patient management after a phone call, compared with 70% for decisions made after video calls. CONCLUSIONS Physicians and TTMs had distinct opinions on the use of telemedicine during neonatal transport. Physicians were more likely than TTMs to agree with statements about the potential for improving quality of care, while TTMs were more likely than physicians to say video calls would be time-consuming and inconvenient. We speculate some differences may stem from the TTMs' concern about losing their autonomy. Therefore, during implementation, it is critical for physicians and TTMs to agree on a shared mental model of indications for telemedicine during transport and its value to the patient care.
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- Tavleen Sandhu
- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, 6186The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, 6186The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, 6567Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 12317University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, 6186The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, 6186The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Department of Pediatrics, 6186The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Goldbloom EB, Buba M, Bhatt M, Suntharalingam S, King WJ. Innovative virtual care delivery in a Canadian paediatric tertiary-care centre. Paediatr Child Health 2022; 27:S9-S14. [PMID: 35620564 PMCID: PMC9126280 DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxab104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Health care systems and providers have rapidly adapted to virtual care delivery during this unprecedented time. Clinical programs initiated a variety of virtual care delivery models to maintain access to care, preserve personal protective equipment, and minimize infectious disease spread. Herein, we first describe the context within paediatric health delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada that fueled the rise of virtual care delivery. We then summarize the development, implementation, and beneficial impact of the innovative virtual care delivery programs currently in use at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) for both inpatient and outpatient care, specifically in our ambulatory clinics, emergency department, and mental health program. We highlight the transferable unique ways CHEO has integrated virtual care delivery through our governance structure, stakeholder engagement including patient, caregivers and health care providers and staff, development, and use of eHealth tools and novel approaches for patient care requiring physical assessment. We conclude with our vision for the future of virtual care, one component of paediatric care delivery in the post-COVID-19 era, which requires a common framework for virtual care evaluation. Importantly, rapid implementation of a primarily virtual care model at CHEO sustained high volume quality paediatric care. We believe many of these programs should and will remain in the post-pandemic era. A comprehensive, unified approach to evaluation is essential to yield meaningful results that inform sustainable care delivery models that integrate virtual care, and ultimately help ensure the best health outcomes for our patients.
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- Ellen B Goldbloom
- Department of Pediatrics, CHEO, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, CHEO, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, CHEO, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, CHEO, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, CHEO, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Sen BP, Sharma P, Brisendine A, Blackburn J, Morrisey M, Menachemi N, Liu Y, McDougal J, Sanders T, Becker D. Disparities in Telehealth Utilization in a Population of Publicly Insured Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Popul Health Manag 2022; 25:178-185. [PMID: 35442789 DOI: 10.1089/pop.2021.0343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Telehealth became a crucial vehicle for health care delivery in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little research exists on inequities in telehealth utilization among the pediatric population. This study examines disparities in telehealth utilization in a population of publicly insured children. This observational, retrospective study used administrative data from Alabama's stand-alone Children's Health Insurance Program, ALL Kids. Rates of any telehealth use for March to December 2020 were examined. In addition-to capture lack of health care utilization-rates of having no medical claims were examined and compared with March to December 2019 and 2018. Multinomial logit models were estimated to investigate how telehealth use and having no medical claims (reference category: having medical claims but no telehealth) were associated with race/ethnicity, rural-urban residence, and family income. Of the 106,478 enrollees over March to December 2020, 13.4% had any telehealth use and 24.7% had no medical claims. The latter was greater than no medical claims in 2019 (19.5%) and 2018 (20.7%). Black and Hispanic children had lower odds of any telehealth use (odds ratio [OR]: 0.81, P < 0.01; OR: 0.68, P < 0.01) and higher odds of no medical claims (OR: 1.11, P < 0.05; OR: 1.73, P < 0.05) than non-Hispanic White children. Rural residents had lower odds of telehealth use than urban residents. Those in the highest family income-based fee group had higher odds of telehealth use than the lowest family income-based fee group. As telehealth will likely continue to play an important role in health care delivery, additional efforts/investments are required to ensure telehealth does not further exacerbate inequities in pediatric health care access.
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- Bisakha Pia Sen
- Department of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Children's Health Insurance Program, Alabama Department of Public Health, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Kaur M, Eddy EZ, Tiwari D. Exploring Practice Patterns of Pediatric Telerehabilitation During COVID-19: A Survey Study. Telemed J E Health 2022; 28:1505-1516. [PMID: 35263191 PMCID: PMC9618374 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background and Objective: Sudden transition to telerehabilitation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was challenging for pediatric therapists, including physical therapists and occupational therapists, due to lack of prior experience and knowledge. The primary goal of the current study was to survey the pediatric therapists regarding the practice trends and specific challenges/strengths of delivering telerehabilitation during the pandemic. Materials and Methods: An electronic survey was developed by the research term and validated through cognitive interviews with three pediatric therapists. A total of 107 therapists completed the survey. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the trends for the survey questions. Results: The majority of therapists (92.5%) reported no prior experience with telerehabilitation. When comparing telerehabilitation with standard-of-care, the therapists reported similar session durations and frequencies, but greater caregiver-initiated cancellations of telerehabilitation sessions. Furthermore, a greater percentage of therapists modified the intervention activities compared with assessments, which impacted therapists' perceptions about quality of telerehabilitation as a greater percentage of therapists expressed confidence in treating children compared with assessing children virtually. One of the commonly reported telerehabilitation challenges was reduced virtual engagement of children, and strength was better assessment of home environment. Lastly, a greater percentage of therapists relied on consultations and fewer therapists used empirical evidence to guide their delivery of virtual care. Conclusions: Telerehabilitation is a cost-effective health care model that offers remote accessibility and flexible scheduling. However, several limitations in the current pediatric telerehabilitation model, including lack of teleassessments and empirical evidence, could limit post-COVID use of telerehabilitation.
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- Maninderjit Kaur
- Department of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Van Cleave J, Stille C, Hall DE. Child Health, Vulnerability, and Complexity: Use of Telehealth to Enhance Care for Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs. Acad Pediatr 2022; 22:S34-S40. [PMID: 35248246 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Telehealth, or the use of telecommunications technology and infrastructure to deliver health-related services and information that support patient care, has the potential to improve the quality of care, particularly deficiencies related to access and patient experience of care. Telehealth may also reduce disparities for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) with barriers to accessing in-person care, for example, those residing in rural areas and children with medical complexity who are particularly fragile. While important foundational work has been done to study telehealth's effectiveness and implementation, key gaps remain regarding its use for CYSHCN. The CYSHCNet national research agenda development process, described in a companion article, identified as key priority areas for future research telehealth as an innovative care delivery model for all CYSHCN and as a mechanism to address rural-urban disparities in health care access. Here, we review the current knowledge around telehealth, identify populations for whom telehealth could be especially beneficial, discuss the important gaps identified, and make recommendations for specific studies that will move the field forward. There are ample opportunities for telehealth to improve health and patient/family experience of care and quality of life for CYSHCN while requiring less time and resources from families accessing this care. Innovative research to inform best practices around incorporation and implementation of telehealth will improve its efficiency and effectiveness and achieve optimal outcomes.
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- Jeanne Van Cleave
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado (J Van Cleave and C Stille), Aurora, Colo.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado (J Van Cleave and C Stille), Aurora, Colo
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- Department of Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (DE Hall), Nashville, Tenn
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Curfman A, Hackell JM, Herendeen NE, Alexander J, Marcin JP, Moskowitz WB, Bodnar CEF, Simon HK, McSwain SD. Telehealth: Opportunities to Improve Access, Quality, and Cost in Pediatric Care. Pediatrics 2022; 149:184902. [PMID: 35224638 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-056035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The use of telehealth technology to connect with patients has expanded significantly over the past several years, particularly in response to the global coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This technical report describes the present state of telehealth and its current and potential applications. Telehealth has the potential to transform the way care is delivered to pediatric patients, expanding access to pediatric care across geographic distances, leveraging the pediatric workforce for care delivery, and improving disparities in access to care. However, implementation will require significant efforts to address the digital divide to ensure that telehealth does not inadvertently exacerbate inequities in care. The medical home model will continue to evolve to use telehealth to provide high-quality care for children, particularly for children and youth with special health care needs, in accordance with current and evolving quality standards. Research and metric development are critical for the development of evidence-based best practices and policies in these new models of care. Finally, as pediatric care transitions from traditional fee-for-service payment to alternative payment methods, telehealth offers unique opportunities to establish value-based population health models that are financed in a sustainable manner.
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- Alison Curfman
- Department of Pediatrics, Mercy Clinic, St Louis, Missouri.,Rubicon Founders
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- Department of Pediatrics, New York Medical College and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Pomona, New York
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- Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California Davis and University of California Davis Children's Hospital, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's of Mississippi and University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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Simko AP, Hudak ML, Han SH, Huo J, Hayward K, Aldana PR. Economic analysis of a pediatric neurosurgery telemedicine clinic. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2022; 29:590-595. [PMID: 35120321 DOI: 10.3171/2021.12.peds21403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The authors' objective was to compare the actual cost of a regional pediatric neurosurgery telemedicine clinic (PNTMC) with the estimated cost of a traditional physician-staffed outreach clinic. METHODS The authors' PNTMC was a partnership between the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville and Georgia Children's Medical Services to service the population of Georgia's Southeast Health District. Neurosurgeons based in Jacksonville conducted telemedicine visits with patients located at a remote site in Georgia with the assistance of nursing personnel from Children's Medical Services. The authors determined the actual annual per-patient costs at the Jacksonville and Georgia sites for fiscal years 2018 (FY18) and 2019 (FY19) and estimated the cost of providing traditional physician-staffed outreach clinics. RESULTS During FY18 and FY19, the neurosurgery team conducted an average of 24.5 telemedicine patient encounters per year at a cost of $369 per patient visit. The per-patient cost was 32.5% less than the estimated per-patient cost of $547 at a traditional outreach clinic. CONCLUSIONS The authors provided neurosurgical telehealth visits to appropriate patients, with a substantial cost savings per patient visit compared with traditional physician-staffed outreach clinics.
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- 2Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- 3Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida; and
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- 4University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, Florida
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- 3Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida; and
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- 3Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida; and
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Howell HB, Acholonu RG, Paik S. Lessons Learned From Pediatric Graduate Medical Educators in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2022; 61:95-98. [PMID: 34736345 DOI: 10.1177/00099228211053515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Heather B Howell
- Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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Schenker RB, Laguna MC, Odisho AY, Okumura MJ, Burnett H. Are We Reaching Everyone? A Cross-Sectional Study of Telehealth Inequity in the COVID-19 Pandemic in an Urban Academic Pediatric Primary Care Clinic. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2022; 61:26-33. [PMID: 34514898 PMCID: PMC8527273 DOI: 10.1177/00099228211045809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic brought rapid expansion of pediatric telehealth to maintain patient access to care while decreasing COVID-19 community spread. We designed a retrospective, serial, cross-sectional study to investigate if telehealth implementation at an academic pediatric practice led to disparities in health care access. Significant differences were found in pre-COVID-19 versus during COVID-19 patient demographics. Patients seen during COVID-19 were more likely to be younger, White/Caucasian or Asian, English speaking, and have private insurance. They were less likely to be Black/African American or Latinx and request interpreters. Age was the only significant difference in patient demographics between in-person and telehealth visits during COVID-19. A multivariate regression showed older age as a significant positive predictor of having a video visit and public insurance as a significant negative predictor. Our study demonstrates telehealth disparities based on insurance existed at our clinic as did inequities in who was seen before versus during COVID-19.
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- Rachel B. Schenker
- University of California, San
Francisco, CA, USA,Rachel B. Schenker, Department of
Pediatrics, University of California, 550, 16th Street, Box 0110, San Francisco,
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Pediatric rehabilitation services during COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates. SRP ARK CELOK LEK 2022. [DOI: 10.2298/sarh220722105d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Introduction/Objective. COVID-19 pandemic has changed the rehabilitation practice across the globe. A sudden transition from in-person therapy at the center to remote therapy challenged the managers and multi-disciplinary team members providing pediatric rehabilitation. The main objective of this research was to assess the provision of services for children with disabilities during COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates. Methods. Two surveys were developed by the research team, one for the managers and the others for multidisciplinary team members. Both surveys were validated through experts followed by a pilot study. The final versions of the survey were sent to all the pediatric rehabilitation centers within the United Arab Emirates in September 2020. A total of 44 managers and 434 multidisciplinary team members completed the survey. Results. The accessibility of the pediatric rehabilitation services was reported to be very high with 77%. Regarding the cost for running the services, almost half (46%) of managers reported them to be costlier than normal. Telerehabilitation was the most common approach utilized with synchronized live video calls (86%), YouTube video clips (88%), and created own videos (65%). Conclusion. Telerehabilitation appeared to be the most efficient model used for pediatric rehabilitation during the pandemic. The future investments for the continued use of telerehabilitation require planning, budgeting, investing, and creating supportive environments for parents, children, and multidisciplinary team members. There is a need for sharing platforms for educational and therapeutic resources created during the pandemic, with ongoing research on telerehabilitation.
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Impact of Technologic Innovation and COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Cardiology Telehealth. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN PEDIATRICS 2022; 8:309-324. [PMID: 36479525 PMCID: PMC9510217 DOI: 10.1007/s40746-022-00258-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Purpose of Review Established telehealth practices in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology are evolving rapidly. This review examines several concepts in contemporary telemedicine in our field: recent changes in direct-to-consumer (DTC) pediatric telehealth (TH) and practice based on lessons learned from the pandemic, scientific data from newer technological innovations in pediatric cardiology, and how TH is shaping global pediatric cardiology practice. Recent Findings In 2020, the global pandemic of COVID-19 led to significant changes in healthcare delivery. The lockdown and social distancing guidelines accelerated smart adaptations and pivots to ensure continued pediatric care albeit in a virtual manner. Remote cardiac monitoring technology is continuing to advance at a rapid pace secondary to advances in the areas of Internet access, portable hand-held devices, and artificial intelligence. Summary TH should be approached programmatically by pediatric cardiac healthcare providers with careful selection of patients, technology platforms, infrastructure setup, documentation, and compliance. Payment parity with in-person visits should be advocated and legislated. Newer remote cardiac monitoring technology should be expanded for objective assessment and optimal outcomes. TH continues to be working beyond geographical boundaries in pediatric cardiology and should continue to expand and develop.
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Cui W, Zhu W, Li X, Wu D, He P, Yu G. Attitudes and perspectives of 534 Chinese pediatricians toward internet hospitals. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:948788. [PMID: 36245742 PMCID: PMC9554531 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.948788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Internet hospitals introduced in China have effectively reduced service time and space, promoted high-quality pediatric medical resources to grassroots areas, solved the contradiction between supply and demand of pediatric medical resources, and met patients' increasing multi-level and diversified medical service needs. However, pediatricians' attitudes toward and satisfaction with the use of internet hospitals remain unknown. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate pediatricians' knowledge of, use of, and satisfaction with internet hospitals in order to identify major issues in internet hospital development, and to understand pediatricians' attitudes and opinions on the construction, development, and use of internet hospitals. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 625 pediatricians in 17 public tertiary hospitals in Shanghai were surveyed from November 1-30, 2021. Five hundred and thirty four pediatricians completed the survey, and the response rate was 85.44%. Pediatricians' baseline demographic data were collected and information about their use of and satisfaction with internet hospitals. RESULTS About 70.22% (375/534) of pediatricians knew about internet hospitals and about 54.68% (292/534) use internet hospitals for patient consultation, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilized services mainly focused on online consultation (271/292, 92.81%), online follow-up consultation (174/292, 59.59%), and health sciences (111/292, 38.01%). Online services were provided by 69.18% (202/292) of pediatricians for less than 1 h a day, and 75.00% (219/292) responded to fewer than five patient consultations online every day. Pediatricians' overall satisfaction with internet hospitals was low (3.59 ± 0.92 points), user experience, systems functions, operation processes, service prices, and performance rewards of internet hospitals were main influencing factors. Pediatricians are enthusiastic about further development of internet hospitals, with 87.83% (469/534) willing to provide services on the internet hospital platform. CONCLUSION Most pediatricians view internet hospitals favorably and are eager to contribute to the development of online diagnosis and treatment services. The development of internet hospitals will be more strongly supported by improving pediatricians' satisfaction and mobilizing their enthusiasm and initiative to participate in internet medical services.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wenbin Cui
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Hospital Development Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Hospital Development Center, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Hospital Development Center, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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