Features associated with 90-day in-person follow-up care after virtual visits in urology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery with rapid utilization of telehealth in urology. Despite cessation of pandemic policies, urologists continue to utilize telehealth at a high rate. While these visits can improve access and convenience for many, the degree to which they translate to in person encounters remains underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate features associated with in-person encounters following a virtual visit within our urology department.

Methods

Telehealth visits in our department with a new or consult billing code between January 2022 and December 2023 were retrospectively identified. The primary outcome was follow-up for an in-person appointment within 90 days. Secondary outcome was

SUBMITTER: Qualkenbush E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12683433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature