Telemedicine in home-based care for COVID-19 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has made devastating impacts on public health and global economy. While most people experience mild symptoms, it is highly transmissible and deadly in at-risk populations. Telemedicine has the potential to prevent hospitalization and provide remote care.

Methods

This retrospective study included 336 people with COVID-19, among which 141 (42%) and 195 (58%) were in Delta and Omicron dominant groups, respectively. Patients were confirmed to have COVID-19 by PCR or rapid test and were cared for via telemedicine. Severe cases were hospitalized for more intensive treatment.  RESULTS: The majority of individuals recovered at home (97.02%), while 2.98% required hospitalization. All hospital admissions were in Delta dominant group. No deaths were rep

SUBMITTER: Van Nguyen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685566 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature