The Feasibility and Practical Utility of Virtual Visits for Patients with Parkinson's Disease in Different World Regions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overcoming existing access barriers is crucial for better-specialized health care of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).

Objective

The aim of the study was to compare the access and visit quality/acceptability between in-office and virtual telemedicine visits.

Methods

This was an international, randomized, case-control, prospective, observational study. Patients were randomly assigned either to the control group (in-person/in-office visits at baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months) or to the study group (in-office visits at baseline, 6, and 12 months, and telemedicine visits at 3 and 9 months). Telemedicine visits were conducted using videoconferencing apps that were readily accessible to the patient/caregivers. Outcomes were feasibility, usability, and the n

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Bustillo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12911519 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature