Virtual care in the pediatric emergency department: a new way of doing business?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand the feasibility, utilization rate, and satisfaction of the first Virtual Pediatric ED (V-PED) in Canada.

Methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study examining the feasibility and impact of virtual care as an adjunct to in-person emergency care at a tertiary pediatric hospital from May to July 2020. Children (< 18 years) from Ontario and Quebec seeking V-PED care were included. A secure, encrypted, video platform within the hospital's electronic medical record was used. Caregivers self-determined appropriateness of V-PED using a standardized online triage questionnaire to request their appointment. The V-PED is directly launched from the patient's chart and the family joins the portal via hyperlink. Outcome measures included the number of V-PED vi

SUBMITTER: Reid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7747474 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature