Online survey and interview evaluation to explore the use of video consulting among Allied Health Professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Allied Health Professionals (AHP) consist of 13 different specialty roles in Wales, sharing the responsibility of promoting and supporting the health and well-being of the population. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a shift in care provision, with the increased use of online consultations, such as those using video consultation platforms. However, this shift was associated with uncertainty and hesitancy, and, thus, to understand the usage and reasons for using video consultations, this study aimed to capture the experiences of both AHP and their patients, while investigating each role individually.

Participants

A survey was distributed to and completed by n=8928 patients and n=4974 clinicians, all AHP were included except for orthoptists and paramedics due

SUBMITTER: Williams J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10192586 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature