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Distance follow-up by a remote medical care centre improves adherence to CPAP in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea over the short and long term J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Matteo Schisano, Alessandro Libra, Ludovica Rizzo, Giorgio Morana, Salvatore Mancuso, Antonella Ficili, Davide Campagna, Carlo Vancheri, Maria R Bonsignore, Lucia Spicuzza
BackgroundAdherence to continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has remained invariably low over the last decades. Remote monitoring of the nocturnal CPAP treatment, within telemedicine (TM)-based follow-up programs, in these patients has been suggested as a potential tool to improve adherence and release the workload of sleep units. The aim of this study
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Adapting telehealth to address health equity: Perspectives of primary care providers across the United States J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Rachel Azar, Rachel Chan, Miriam Sarkisian, Robert D Burns, James P Marcin, Christine Gotthardt, Keshia R De Guzman, Jennifer L Rosenthal, Sarah C Haynes
BackgroundTelehealth has the potential to increase access to care for medically underserved patients. This qualitative study aimed to identify telecare practices used during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the needs of patients experiencing homelessness, patients with disabilities, and patients with language preference other than English (LOE).MethodsWe conducted a secondary qualitative data analysis
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Effects of telerehabilitation on cardiac remodeling and hemodynamics parameters in hypertensive older adults: A randomized controlled trial J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Anderson JM Rodrigues-da-Silva, Jennifer AS Suassuna, Eduardo dos SS Monteiro, Isabelle A Borges de Lima, Amilton da Cruz Santos, Maria do Socorro Brasileiro-Santos
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the effects of telerehabilitation with multimodal exercise on cardiac remodeling and blood pressure in hypertensive older adults.MethodsThirty-two hypertensive older adults (66.7 ± 5.33 years; 29.5 ± 4.22 Kg/m2; 24 female) were randomized into either a telerehabilitation or a control group. Echocardiographic parameters and blood pressure were assessed before and
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Digitally enabled asynchronous remote medical management of anxiety and depression: A cohort study J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Amichai Perlman, Yishai Pickman, Michael Dreyfuss, Itay Manes, Peter Bak, Daniel Souroujon, Edo Paz, Jon O Ebbert, Dan Zeltzer
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical outcomes of a remote mental health program for managing anxiety and depression, primarily using asynchronous digital communication.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study examined U.S. adults seeking remote care for anxiety and depression from January 2021 to May 2022. The program involves clinician-led assessment, patient education, medication management, and ongoing
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Increasing primary care capacity and referral efficiency: A case study of a telehealth centre eConsult service in Brazil J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Soraia de Camargo Catapan, Guilherme Bruckmann, Luana Gabrielle Nilson, Liam J Caffery, Jaimon T. Kelly, Maria Cristina Marino Calvo, Antonio Fernando Boing
IntroductioneConsults are asynchronous digital communications for primary care professionals to seek timely specialist advice. Potential benefits include increased primary healthcare capacity and referral efficiency. Santa Catarina Telehealth Centre in Brazil has offered eConsults for an increasing number of specialties since 2008. This study described the characteristics of this service, including
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Managing pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis in an austere setting: A case report J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Josephine U Pierce Pucci, Heather M Soloria, Philip G Eye
Pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) is the most common demyelinating disease in children. Patients suffer from physical disability, cognitive impairment, and psychosocial challenges. Management requires a multidisciplinary care team. Here we present a case of an 11-year-old boy with POMS who relocated to Guam prior to initiation of a disease-modifying treatment and who experienced a flare without
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Implementation of Sweden's first digi-physical hospital-at-home care model for high-acuity patients J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Mikael Kastengren, Linda Frisk, Linda Winterfeldt, Gunilla Wahlström, Magnus Dalén
AimTo evaluate Sweden's first implementation of a 24/7 high-acuity virtual in-patient ward through a digi-physical in-patient care (DPIPC) program, a hospital-at-home care model combining a virtual hospital-based medical command centre and in-person ambulating medical services functioning as an extension of the Department of Medicine at a secondary-level hospital in Stockholm.MethodsA single-centre
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Efficacy of telerehabilitation in patients with nonspecific neck pain: A meta-analysis J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Hui Zou, Zhoupeng Lu, Peng Zhao, Jialin Wang, Ruirui Wang
IntroductionAt a rate of more than 30% annually, neck pain is a very prevalent musculoskeletal ailment that is second only to low back pain as the most common cause of disability. Most occurrences of neck pain are nonspecific. Telerehabilitation is regarded as a potentially effective healthcare approach in this setting. This review aims to evaluate how a telerehabilitation-based intervention affected
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Telephone versus video consultations: A systematic review of comparative effectiveness studies and guidance for choosing the most appropriate modality J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Liam J Caffery, Soraia De Camargo Catapan, Monica L Taylor, Jaimon T Kelly, Helen M Haydon, Anthony C Smith, Centaine L Snoswell
ObjectiveThis systematic review compared clinical, service and cost effectiveness of telephone consultations (TC) to video consultations (VC).MethodsWe searched Embase, CINAHL and MEDLINE for empirical studies that compared TC to VC using clinical, service or economic outcome measures. Clinician or patient preference and satisfaction studies were excluded. Findings were synthesised descriptively.ResultsA
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Facilitators and barriers to using telemedicine for gender-affirming care in gender-diverse youth: A qualitative study J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 David J Inwards-Breland, Debra Yeh, Maja Marinkovic, TR Richardson, Bixby Marino-Kibbee, Ava Bayley, Kyung E Rhee
IntroductionAccess to gender-affirming care (GAC) is limited for gender-diverse (GD) youth, with the potential for further limitations given the current political climate. GAC has been shown to improve the mental health of GD youth and telemedicine (TM) could increase access to GAC. With limited data on the acceptability and feasibility of TM for GAC among GD youth, we sought to further explore their
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Evaluation of the satisfaction and experiences of oncology patients and doctors using teleconsultation during the COVID-19 pandemic J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Myrto Kastrisiou, Maryam Karimi, Evangelos AA Christou, Alexandra Bizot, Marie-Alix Ropers, Anne De-Jesus, Meriem Mokdad-Adi, Thi Hong Van To, Alessandro Viansone, Suzette Delaloge, Benjamin Besse, Maria Kfoury
IntroductionDuring the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Gustave Roussy Cancer Center introduced teleconsultation via telephone, as an alternative to face-to-face consultation to reduce patient hospital visits. This study was designed to assess patient and doctor satisfaction with this modality of care in oncology patient care during the period of the pandemic and beyond.MethodsWe designed
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The association between rurality, dual Medicare/Medicaid eligibility and chronic conditions with telehealth utilization: An analysis of 2019–2020 national Medicare claims J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Cari A Bogulski, George Pro, Mahip Acharya, Mir M Ali, Clare C Brown, Corey J Hayes, Hari Eswaran
IntroductionTelehealth services have the potential to increase healthcare access among underserved populations, such as rural residents and racial/ethnic minority groups. The COVID-19 public health emergency led to unprecedented growth in telehealth utilization, but evidence suggests the growth has not been equitable across all patient populations. This study aimed to explore whether telehealth utilization
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A hospital-based asynchronous ENT telehealth service for children with otitis media: Cost-minimisation and improved access J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Ali AH Altamimi, Christopher G Brennan-Jones, Monique Robinson, Jafri Kuthubutheen, Hayley Herbert, Tu Trang Tran, Tamara Veselinović, Melinda Edmunds, Babatunde Oremulé, Eman MA Alenezi, Peter C Richmond, Robyn SM Choi, Ian Li
AimThe purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a hospital-based asynchronous ear, nose, and throat (ENT) telehealth service (the Ear Portal) in reducing cost and improving access for children with otitis media.MethodsParticipants were recruited to the Ear Portal from a tertiary hospital ENT waiting list. Ear and hearing assessments were conducted during appointments by the Ear Portal
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Is it safe to use telephone for anaesthesia consultation in high-risk patients before non-invasive surgery? A pilot study in ophthalmology J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Gilles Guerrier, Johanna Ohayon, Pierre-Raphaël Rothschild, Christophe Baillard
BackgroundAlthough telemedicine with video support for preoperative evaluation has been found effective, there is limited research on anaesthesia consultation by phone without video support, particularly among high-risk patients. To evaluate the effectiveness, safety and potential benefits of performing pre-anaesthesia evaluation by phone before eye surgery in patients having non-invasive surgery,
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Assisted teleconsultation in an outpatient pharmacy: Results of a pilot study in Geneva, Switzerland J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Olivia Braillard, Sanae Mazouri Karker, Rafik Djarmouni, Rémi Lafaix, Idris Guessous, Marie P. Schneider
IntroductionAssisted teleconsultation (ATC) is the act of telemedicine involving on one side a patient in the presence of a healthcare professional, and an expert on the other side. ATC in outpatient pharmacies may be an alternative to the emergency room for patients with a semi-urgent medical problem. This project aimed at pilot testing the ATC in an outpatient pharmacy to assess its feasibility and
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Virtual agents among participants with methamphetamine use disorders: Acceptability and usability study J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Shuo Li, Yue Wang, Liyu Chen, Tianzhen Chen, Jiang Du, Hang Su, Haifeng Jiang, Qianying Wu, Lei Zhang, Jiayi Bao, Min Zhao
IntroductionWhile the potential future role of virtual agents (VAs) in treating addiction is promising, participants’ attitudes toward the use of VAs in psychotherapy remain insufficiently investigated. This lack of investigation could pose barriers to the adoption of VA-led psychotherapy for people with substance use disorders (SUD). This research aims to explore the acceptability and usability of
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Evidence-based telehealth interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Marija S Kelber, Derek J Smolenski, Courtney Boyd, Lisa M Shank, Dawn M Bellanti, Tiffany Milligan, Amanda Edwards-Stewart, Salvatore Libretto, Kelly Parisi, Maria A Morgan, Daniel P Evatt
IntroductionThe goal of this systematic review was to examine the efficacy of behavioral health care treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety delivered via telehealth.MethodsWe searched a combination of keywords related to telehealth, relevant mental health disorders, and evidence-based psychotherapies in three databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, and Embase) from database
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Referral of patients from rural primary care clinics to telemedicine vendors for opioid use disorder treatment: A mixed-methods study J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Chunqing Lin, Yuhui Zhu, Larissa J Mooney, Allison Ober, Sarah E Clingan, Laura-Mae Baldwin, Stacy Calhoun, Yih-Ing Hser
IntroductionRural primary care clinics can expand their medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD) capacity by coordinating care with external telemedicine (TM) vendors specializing in addiction medicine. This study used mixed methods to identify factors that influence patient referrals from rural primary care clinics to TM vendors for MOUD.MethodsBetween July/August 2020 and January/February
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Evaluation of video visit appropriateness for common symptoms seen in primary care: A retrospective cohort study J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Doris Chen, Elyse Gonzales, Marcy Winget, Jonathan Shaw, Maja Artandi, Sandra A Tsai, Ian Nelligan
IntroductionLittle is known about which conditions seen in primary care are appropriate for video visits. This study evaluated video visits compared to office visits for six conditions: abdominal pain, joint pain, back pain, headache, chest pain, and dizziness.MethodsSix hundred charts of adult patients from our institution's same-day outpatient clinic were reviewed in this study. Charts for video
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Pilot implementation of a telemedicine care bundle: Antimicrobial stewardship, patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction, and usability in patients with sinusitis J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Zoe Grabinski, Victoria Leybov, Sarah Battistich, Brian Roberts, Zachary Migliozzi, Yelan Wang, Harita Reddy, Silas W Smith
BackgroundTelemedicine-specific clinical pathways (CPWs), coupled with electronic health record (EHR) order panels, provide an opportunity to ensure evidence and guideline concordant care for conditions at risk for inconsistent diagnoses and management strategies. Standardized provider and patient-facing illness scripts may fill gaps in clinicians’ communication skills secondary to a training deficit
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Integrating place-based and virtual models of palliative care: A case report J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Kaylie Toll, Amanda Villis, Joanna Moullin
Palliative care management in rural and remote areas generally relies on local resources including a primary healthcare professional and a local health facility. Either in the absence of a primary healthcare professional, or in more complex cases, a patient is frequently transferred to a larger rural- or metropolitan-based health facility, away from community and local supports. With increasing challenges
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‘Smart reminder’: A feasibility pilot study on the effects of a wearable device treatment on the hemiplegic upper limb in persons with stroke J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Fong Mei Toh, Winnie WT Lam, Pablo Cruz Gonzalez, Kenneth NK Fong
IntroductionEmerging literature suggests that wearable devices offer a promising option for self-directed home-based upper limb training for persons with stroke. However, little research is available to explore integrating smartphone applications with wearable devices to provide upper limb telerehabilitation to stroke survivors at home. This study examined the feasibility and potential therapeutic
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Trust and confidence in using telehealth in people with chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Soraia de Camargo Catapan,Helen M Haydon,Ingrid J Hickman,Lindsey Webb,Nicole Isbel,David Johnson,Katrina L Campbell,Hannah L Mayr,Oliver Canfell,Paul Scuffham,Nicola Burton,Liam J Caffery,Anthony C Smith,Jaimon T Kelly
Consumer trust and confidence in telehealth is pivotal to successful service implementation and effective consultations. This cross-sectional study measured trust and confidence in telephone and video consultations and associated with experience in telehealth modalities among people with chronic kidney disease at a metropolitan hospital in Australia. Self-report data were collected using validated
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Development and validation of the Digital Health Acceptability Questionnaire. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Helen M Haydon,Taylor Major,Jaimon T Kelly,Soraia de C Catapan,Liam J Caffery,Anthony C Smith,Victor Gallegos-Rejas,Emma E Thomas,Annie Banbury,Centaine L Snoswell
Acceptability (of healthcare services) is an important construct that lacks a consistent definition within research. Addressing this issue, a systematic review led to the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. In this study, we describe the development (based on the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability) and validation of the Digital Health Acceptability Questionnaire. Nineteen items aligning with
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Cost-effectiveness of remote patient monitoring for First Nations peoples living with diabetes in regional Australia. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Centaine L Snoswell,Kathryn J Vitangcol,Helen M Haydon,Leonard C Gray,Floyd Leedie,Anthony C Smith,Liam J Caffery
The aim of this study was to determine the cost-effectiveness of remote patient monitoring (RPM) with First Nations peoples living with diabetes. This study was set at the Goondir Health Service (GHS), an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Health in South-West Queensland. Electronic medical records and RPM data were provided by the GHS. Clinical effectiveness was determined
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Does the requirement for an interpreter impact experience with telehealth modalities, acceptability and trust in telehealth? Results from a national survey including people requiring interpreter services. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Victor M Gallegos-Rejas,Jaimon T Kelly,Centaine L Snoswell,Helen M Haydon,Annie Banbury,Emma E Thomas,Taylor Major,Liam J Caffery,Anthony C Smith,Soraia de Camargo Catapan
We aimed to assess if experience with telehealth modalities, acceptability and levels of trust in telehealth vary with the need for an interpreter using a cross-sectional survey of telehealth consumers in Australia. Non-parametric tests were used to compare the means and percentages between those who required an interpreter and those who did not. A total of N = 1,116 completed the survey; 5% (n = 56)
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The impact of resistance on telemedicine use for people with disabilities. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Karen M Keptner,Michele Heath
People with disabilities face many challenges in accessing healthcare. They may be provided opportunities to utilize new technologies just like non-disabled patients, but their unique challenges might cause them to resist new technology. The purpose of the study is to explore reasons why disabled patients might resist telemedicine. Using thematic analysis, we analyzed open-ended questions from a larger
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Medication adherence in patients with mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of telemedicine interventions. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Khadijeh Moulaei,Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy,Hamid Sharifi
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Telemedicine interventions have emerged as a promising solution to improve medication adherence by providing remote support and monitoring of patients with mental disorders. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of telemedicine interventions in enhancing medication adherence among patients with mental disorders. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched
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Remote guidance of percutaneous coronary intervention: A pilot study. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Zhengming Xu,Li Zhao,Jing Cui,Jianyong Zheng,Zhichao Wang,Yi Cao,Yigang Qiu,Yixiong Huang,Jianhong Zhao,Lu Zhang,Dan Wang,Yu Chen
The safety and effectiveness of remote guidance of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have not been fully appraised in controlled studies. We hereby presented the results of a study on remote guidance (vs on-site guidance) of PCI to explore its feasibility, safety, and effectiveness. Patients were recruited from those who received PCI procedures from January 2018 to June 2019 in a secondary
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Demographic and socioeconomic disparities in the hybrid ophthalmology telemedicine model. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Manal Dia,Samaneh Davoudi,Nedda Sanayei,Diana C Martin,Melanie M Albrecht,Steven Ness,Manju Subramanian,Nicole Siegel,Xuejing Chen
IMPORTANCE As telemedicine use expands, it is important to evaluate demographic and socioeconomic disparities among patients receiving ophthalmic care through new hybrid telemedicine models. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether there are demographic and socioeconomic disparities in the delivery of the hybrid telemedicine model. DESIGN Retrospective, cross-sectional, case-control analysis of patient encounters
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Specialists accessing specialty advice: Evaluating utilization, benefits, and impact of care of an e-consultation service. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Erin Keely,Sheena Guglani,Erik Mitchell,Claire Sethuram,Amir Afkham,Clare Liddy
INTRODUCTION The usual referral pathway is from a primary care provider (PCP) to a specialist; however, specialists also refer to and consult with other specialists. Electronic consultation (eConsult) allows clinicians to submit questions on behalf of patients to specialists to receive timely advice. Most eConsult studies in the past have examined questions asked from PCPs to specialists. This study
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Reliability of telemedicine evaluation for EDSS functional systems in multiple sclerosis. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Cássia E Marin,Paula de O Pinto,Giordani R Dos Passos,Daissy Lm Cuervo,Mario B Wagner,Jefferson Becker,Douglas K Sato
Introduction: There was an increase in telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic to follow patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, there is scarce data if online evaluations can cover important information assessed during in-clinic appointments, especially the Expanded Disability Status Score (EDSS). This study aims to develop a remote evaluation tool for EDSS functional systems and compare
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Comparing the suitability of virtual versus in-person care: Perceptions from pediatricians. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Russell Leong,Kate E Sanderson,Anne F Klassen,Elyanne M Ratcliffe,Gregorio Zuniga-Villanueva
OBJECTIVES The COVID-19 pandemic compelled a portion of healthcare to be delivered virtually. As the pandemic waned, health systems strived to find a balance between re-incorporating in-person care while maintaining virtual care. To find when virtual or in-person encounters are more appropriate, we surveyed pediatricians' perceptions when comparing the suitability of virtual care to in-person care
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Healthcare utilization impacts of an eConsult program for headache at an academic medical center. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Margaret H Downes,Rachelle Morgenstern,Georges Naasan,Shanna Patterson,Anna Pace,Parul Agarwal,Susan Shin,Rory Abrams,Bridget Mueller,James Young,Ronald Tamler,Barbara G Vickrey,Benjamin R Kummer
INTRODUCTION Interprofessional consultations ("eConsults") can reduce healthcare utilization. However, the impact of eConsults on healthcare utilization remains poorly characterized among patients with headache. METHODS We performed a retrospective, 1:1 matched cohort study comparing patients evaluated for headache via eConsult request or in-person referral at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York
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Cultural safety in telehealth consultations with Indigenous people: A scoping review of global literature. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Kirsty Terrill,Hannah Woodall,Rebecca Evans,Tarun Sen Gupta,Raelene Ward,Kay Brumpton
INTRODUCTION Telehealth has become increasingly routine within healthcare and has potential to reduce barriers to care, including for Indigenous populations. However, it is crucial for practitioners to first ensure that their telehealth practice is culturally safe. This review aims to describe the attributes of culturally safe telehealth consultations for Indigenous people as well as strategies that
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Efficacy of telemedicine-based antimicrobial stewardship program to combat antimicrobial resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Valerie J Dirjayanto,Gilbert Lazarus,Priscilla Geraldine,Nathaniel G Dyson,Stella K Triastari,Jasmine V Anjani,Nayla Kp Wisnu,Adrianus J Sugiharta
INTRODUCTION Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat. Improving antimicrobial use is the main strategy against AMR, but it is challenging to implement especially in low-resource settings. Thus, this review aims to explore the efficacy of telehealth-based antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP), which is more accessible. METHODS Registered to PROSPERO and following PRISMA guidelines
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Telehealth versus face-to-face delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Anna Mae Scott,Ruwani Peiris,Tiffany Atkins,Magnolia Cardona,Hannah Greenwood,Justin Clark,Paul Glasziou
OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of the delivery of care to patients with insomnia via telehealth to its delivery face-to-face. METHODS We searched Medline, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception to 11 January 2023, and conducted a citation analysis on 13 June 2023. No language restrictions were imposed. We included randomised controlled trials. Where
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Variation in telehealth use for endocrine care: Patterns and predictors under the "new normal". J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Varsha G Vimalananda,Kevin Arao,Shirley Qian,Alison Leibowitz,Margaret F Zupa,Justin Benzer,B Graeme Fincke,Mark Zocchi,Mark Meterko,Dan Berlowitz,Kailyn E Sitter,Jolie B Wormwood
INTRODUCTION Use of telehealth for outpatient endocrine care remains common since onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, though the context for its use has matured. We aimed to describe the variation in telehealth use for outpatient endocrine visits under these "new normal" conditions and examine the patient, clinician-, and organization-level factors predicting use. METHODS Retrospective cross-sectional
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iColon, a patient-focused mobile application for perioperative care in colorectal surgery: Results from 444 patients. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Elisa Bertocchi,Giuliano Barugola,Gaia Masini,Massimo Guerriero,Nicola Menestrina,Irene Gentile,Francesca Meoli,Lorenza Sanfilippo,Mario Lauria,Roberta Freoni,Giacomo Ruffo
AIM The aim of this study is to assess if a patient-focused mobile application can increase compliance with active Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) items and thereby improve surgery-related outcomes and patient satisfaction. METHOD This is a prospective observational study of patients admitted for elective colorectal surgery, under the ERAS protocol, and having access to the mobile application
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Opportunities for clinical decision support targeting medication safety in remote primary care management of chronic kidney disease: A qualitative study in Northern Australia. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Madeleine Sa Tan,Bhavini K Patel,Elizabeth E Roughead,Michael Ward,Stephanie E Reuter,Gregory Roberts,Andre Q Andrade
INTRODUCTION This study aimed to identify opportunities for clinical decision support targeting medication safety in remote primary care, by investigating the relationship between clinical workflows, health system priorities, cognitive tasks, and reasoning processes in the context of medicines used in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS This qualitative study involved one-on-one, semistructured
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Navigating the ethical and practical challenges of large language models in telehealth. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Aaron Lawson McLean
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Patient and provider perspectives on telemedicine use in an outpatient gynecologic clinic serving a diverse, low-income population. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Amita Kulkarni,Ngozi Monu,Muhammad D Ahsan,Chimsom Orakuwue,Xiaoyue Ma,Auja McDougale,Melissa K Frey,Kevin Holcomb,Evelyn Cantillo,Eloise Chapman-Davis
OBJECTIVE To evaluate patient and provider experiences using telemedicine for gynecologic visits among a diverse, low-income population. METHODS Patients attending telemedicine visits at a resident-run gynecology clinic completed a modified Telemedicine Usability Questionnaire and providers completed a survey addressing satisfaction and barriers for each visit. The Telemedicine Usability Questionnaire
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To connect or not connect: long-term adoption of video consultations, and reasons for discontinuing use. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Irene Muli,Helena Hvitfeldt,Åsa Cajander,Lovisa Jäderlund Hagstedt,Nadia Davoody,Marina Taloyan,Maria Hägglund
INTRODUCTION This study investigates factors related to long-term and short-term adoption of video consultations (VCs) and reasons for discontinuing use among primary care patients. METHODS A sample of primary care patients using VCs with healthcare providers were invited to take a survey in a cross-sectional study. Participants were asked about their intention to continue to have video consultations
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Telehealth competencies for allied health professionals: A scoping review. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Krithika Anil,Adam R Bird,Kate Bridgman,Shane Erickson,Jennifer Freeman,Carol McKinstry,Christie Robinson,Sally Abey
INTRODUCTION Telehealth has become one of the main methods of delivering allied health professional services world-wide, yet many professionals do not have sufficient training to deliver high-quality telehealth services. This review aims to identify what competencies allied health professionals require for effective telehealth service delivery. METHODS This scoping review used the Population Concept
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The effectiveness of interactive cardiac rehabilitation web applications versus usual care on programme completion in patients with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Katie Nesbitt,Stephanie Champion,Vincent Pearson,Lemlem G Gebremichael,Hila Dafny,Joyce S Ramos,Orathai Suebkinorn,Maria A Pinero de Plaza,Aarti Gulyani,Huiyun Du,Robyn A Clark,Alline Beleigoli,
INTRODUCTION Although available evidence demonstrates positive clinical outcomes for patients attending and completing cardiac rehabilitation, the effectiveness of interactive cardiac rehabilitation web applications on programme completion has not been systematically examined. METHODS This JBI systematic review of effects included studies measuring effectiveness of interactive cardiac rehabilitation
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Declining trends in telehealth utilization in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 David Shilane,Ting'an Heidi Lu
INTRODUCTION Telehealth is an important complement to in-person healthcare, with opportunities to overcome barriers to healthcare and improve health equity. Telehealth utilization increased sharply at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study assessed trends in telehealth utilization for the years 2020 through 2022, both overall and in subgroups. METHODS We gathered data from the 2020-2022 National
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Effectiveness of an algorithm-driven home telemonitoring system on the metabolic control and self-care behaviour of Asian adults with type-2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised controlled trial. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Ngiap Chuan Tan,Shilpa Tyagi,Cia Sin Lee,Eileen Yi Ling Koh,Kuan Liang Shawn Goh,Pei Pei Gong,Seng Bin Ang,Choon Huat Gerald Koh
AIM Healthcare professionals are leveraging on telehealth to manage patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to determine the clinical outcomes of patients using a novel tele-monitoring system (OPTIMUM) as compared to the standard of care. METHODS An open-labelled randomised controlled trial involving 330 Asian patients with T2DM, aged 26-65 years, and suboptimal glycaemic control
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Measuring disparities in virtual healthcare and outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Medha R Cherabuddi,Al Muthanna Shadid,Liyan Obeidat,Michelle Jesse,Patrick Bradley
INTRODUCTION The use of virtual healthcare increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, even among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. We measured disparities in virtual compared to traditional healthcare and outcomes in COPD patients during the pandemic. METHODS This study retrospectively identified adult patients with virtual or in-person primary care encounters at a large, Midwestern
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The impact of teleneonatology on the Transport Risk Index of Physiologic Stability score for outborn neonates: A prospective, observational study. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Rahul K Patel,Beth L Kreofsky,Roland C Hentz,Jennifer L Fang
INTRODUCTION Teleneonatology (TN) allows neonatologists to use real-time, audio-video telemedicine to manage critically ill neonates located in community hospitals (CHs). The California Transport Risk Index of Physiologic Stability (Ca-TRIPS) score is a validated metric that predicts the risk of 7-day mortality for neonates undergoing medical transport. We hypothesized that neonates born in CHs who
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Effectiveness of videoconference-delivered psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and their parents: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Elena von Wirth,Sarah Willems,Manfred Döpfner,Lea Teresa Kohl
INTRODUCTION Over the last years, videoconference-delivered psychotherapy (VCP) has found its way into clinical practice. This meta-analysis is the first to evaluate the effectiveness of VCP for children and adolescents with a mental disorder and their parents. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effectiveness of VCP
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Telehealth access, willingness, and barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic among a nationally representative diverse sample of U.S. adults with and without chronic health conditions. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Randy Le,Izabelle Mendez,Stephanie A Ponce,Alexis Green,Sherine El-Toukhy,Anna M Nápoles,Paula D Strassle
INTRODUCTION During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services represented a critical tool in maintaining continuity and access to care for adults in the USA. However, despite improvements in access and utilization during the pandemic, disparities in telehealth utilization have persisted. It is unclear what role access and willingness to use telehealth play in telehealth disparities. METHODS We used
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Economic assessment of the impact of telecare on the use of social care resources using a zero-inflated, hierarchical linear statistical model. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-10 Joe We Moss,Josh Bracewell,Errol Waters,Dianne Wright,Nick Hex
INTRODUCTION There is an ever-increasing demand for social care in the UK, with expenditure predicted to double to £56 billion by 2038/39. Many councils are under budget restrictions putting pressure on the number of services provided and their quality. Telecare complements social care and involves the implementation of technology to keep individuals more independent. METHODS This study utilised a
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The professional agenda and its effect on the implementation of telemedicine among primary care physicians: A qualitative study. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Avivit Golan Cohen,Yossi Tal,Daniel Hersh,Shlomo Vinker,Eugene Merzon,Ilan Green,Ariel Isrel,Atalia Tuval
INTRODUCTION Studies show that physicians' attitudes are a major influential factor in the degree of implementation of telemedicine and that most of them identify much more opportunities in this type of visit than risks. These findings do not explain the observed decrease in the use of telemedicine in primary care with the decline of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of our study was to understand the
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Going into town or staying home: Rural patient experience and preference with home-based versus clinic-based telehealth. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Leslie Eiland,Jana Wardian,Harlan Sayles,Andjela Drincic
INTRODUCTION Telehealth is a model of care with potential to improve access, and in turn outcomes, for people living in rural areas. Since 2013, our endocrine clinic-based telehealth program has provided care at rural community hospitals in Nebraska and Iowa. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when regulations around telehealth were adjusted, patients previously seen via clinic-based telehealth
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Understanding the use of telemedicine across different opioid use disorder treatment models: A scoping review. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Joseph Tay Wee Teck,Jenna L Butner,Alex Baldacchino
INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has instigated the development of telemedicine-mediated provision of medications for opioid use disorder such as buprenorphine and methadone, referred to as TMOUD in this study. As services start to return to pre-pandemic norms, there is a debate around the role of TMOUD as addition to or replacement of the conventional cascade of care for people with opioid use disorder
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Effectiveness of mHealth-based psychosocial interventions for breast cancer patients and their caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Jia Yu Amelia Tan,Germaine Yi Qing Ong,Ling Jie Cheng,Minna Pikkarainen,Hong-Gu He
BACKGROUND Breast cancer causes significant distress in patient-caregiver dyads. While psychosocial and/or mHealth-based interventions have shown efficacy in improving their psychosocial well-being, no reviews have synthesised the effectiveness of such interventions delivered specifically to the breast cancer patient-caregiver dyad. OBJECTIVE To synthesise available evidence examining the effectiveness
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Telerehabilitation for the treatment in chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Francisco Jesús Villatoro-Luque,Daniel Rodríguez-Almagro,Agustín Aibar-Almazán,Samuel Fernández-Carnero,Daniel Pecos-Martín,Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera,Eduardo Castro-Martín,Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa
INTRODUCTION Although there is growth in the approach to telerehabilitation (TLRH) in different pathologies, research on TLRH for the management of low back pain is scarce and controversial. Thus, the purpose of this study was to analyze whether a TLRH program is as effective as a clinical exercise program in improving pain and different functional variables in patients with nonspecific low back pain
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Equity in virtual care: A mixed methods study of perspectives from physicians. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Timothy C Guetterman,Emily Koptyra,Olivia Ritchie,Liz B Marquis,Reema Kadri,Anna Laurie,Vg Vinod Vydiswaran,Jiazhao Li,Lindsay K Brown,Tiffany C Veinot,Lorraine R Buis
BACKGROUND Virtual care expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how this shift affected healthcare disparities among subgroups of patients is of concern. Racial and ethnic minorities, older adults, individuals with less education, and lower-income households have lower rates of home broadband, smartphone ownership, and patient portal adoption, which may directly affect access to virtual
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Implementation and early outcomes of a telehealth visit model to deliver tecovirimat for mpox infection in New York City. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Justin Chan,David J DiTullio,Patricia Pagan Pirallo,Mary Foote,Dorothy Knutsen,Angelica Cifuentes Kottkamp,Tristan D McPherson,Vikramjit Mukherjee,Robert Pitts,Andrew Wallach,Marcia Wong,Dana Mazo,Ofole Mgbako
The 2022 mpox outbreak in New York City posed challenges to rapidly scaling up treatment capacity. We describe a telehealth treatment model launched during this outbreak that facilitated healthcare provider treatment capacity, and was able to adhere to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-sponsored expanded access investigational new drug (EA-IND) protocol for tecovirimat. Sixty-nine
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Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic: Using telemedicine for pre-operative surgical evaluation in breast disease. J. Telemed. Telecare (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Arielle P Stafford,Tanya L Hoskin,Tina J Hieken,Stacy Sanders,Sandhya Pruthi,Judy Boughey,Amy Degnim
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The COVID-19 pandemic motivated telemedicine care to decrease potential exposures for both patients and staff. We hypothesized that select breast surgical patients can be successfully evaluated pre-operatively with telemedicine. METHODS With institutional review board approval, patients with telemedicine surgical consults between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020 were identified