Survey of Telemedicine by Pediatric Nephrologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The slow increase in use of telemedicine began to expand rapidly, along with reimbursement changes, during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Standardized protocols for these services are lacking but are needed for effective and equitable health care. In this study, we queried pediatric nephrologists and their patients about their telemedicine experiences during the pandemic.

Methods

Surveys that were in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act were deployed online to patients and physicians.

Results

We collected survey responses from 400 patients and 197 pediatric nephrologists. Patients reported positive experiences with telemedicine visits as it was logistically easier than in-person visits. Patients also f

SUBMITTER: Raina R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8419113 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature