The Role of Virtual Consultations in Plastic Surgery During COVID-19 Lockdown.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 has led to government enforced 'lockdown' in the UK severely limiting face-to-face patient interaction. Virtual consultations present a means for continued patient access to health care. Our aim was to evaluate the use of virtual consultations (VCons) during lockdown and their possible role in the future.

Methods

An anonymous survey was disseminated to UK and European plastic surgeons via social media, email sharing and via the European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery newsletter. Uptake of VCons, modality, effectiveness, safety and future utility were assessed.

Results

Forty-three senior plastic surgeons responded to the survey. The majority of the respondents (97.7%) reported using VCons during COVID-19 lockdown, of which 74.

SUBMITTER: Sinha V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7458356 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature