How Do Virtual Visits Compare? Parent Satisfaction With Pediatric Diabetes Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries relaxed restrictions on telemedicine, allowing for a robust transition to virtual visits for routine care. In response, centers rapidly instituted and scaled telemedicine for pediatric diabetes care. Despite numerous center reports on their experience, little is known about parent perspectives on the widespread increase of telemedicine for pediatric diabetes appointments.

Objective

To assess parent satisfaction with virtual care for pediatric diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We conducted an online, cross-sectional survey of parents of youth with diabetes who receive care at a large, academic diabetes center regarding their perspectives on newly introduced virtual appointments. Parents were s

SUBMITTER: March CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10012131 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature