Provider Perceptions of Virtual Care During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Multispecialty Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in virtual care (VC) across outpatient specialties, but little is known regarding provider acceptance of VC.

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess provider perceptions of the quality, efficiency, and challenges of VC versus in-person care with masks.

Design

This was a voluntary survey.

Participants

Mental health (MH), primary care, medical specialty, and surgical specialty providers across the 8 VA New England Healthcare System medical centers.

Measures

Provider ratings of: (1) quality and efficiency of VC (phone and video telehealth) compared with in-person care with masks; (2) challenges of VC; and (3) percentage of patients that providers are comfo

SUBMITTER: Connolly SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8191369 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature