Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the abrupt and rapid expansion of an alternative care model that embraces the use of video-based visits in the care of persons with Parkinson’s disease. Video-based visits not only eliminate the risk of infection but also reduce geography- and disability-related barriers to accessing specialist care. Research has established that they are feasible, acceptable to persons with Parkinson’s disease and patient-centered. In the Unites States, the relaxation of licensure requirements, adoption of reimbursement parity and investment in telemedicine infrastructure has enabled the rapid growth of video-based visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, we must turn our attention to ensuring that progress made in expanding access to video-based care is not lost and expanded worldwide. More work is needed to identify the optimal video-based care model, establish best practices, and ensure equitable access to care.

中文翻译：

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新时代：用于帕金森病患者远程管理的基于视频的访问的增长

摘要

COVID-19 大流行迫使替代护理模式突然迅速扩张，该模式包括在帕金森病患者的护理中使用基于视频的访问。基于视频的就诊不仅可以消除感染风险，还可以减少获得专科护理的地理和残疾相关障碍。研究表明，它们是可行的，可以被帕金森病患者接受，并且以患者为中心。在美国，许可要求的放宽、报销平价的采用以及对远程医疗基础设施的投资使得在 COVID-19 大流行期间基于视频的访问快速增长。现在，我们必须将注意力转向确保在扩大获得基于视频的医疗服务方面取得的进展不会丢失并在全球范围内扩大。