Evaluation of Tele-rheumatology during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Asian Population: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition associated with a potential for deformities. It is one of the common conditions to seek health care. Hence, the present study was conducted to assess the telemedicine services for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic in an Asian Indian population.

Methods

A prospective study was conducted (March 2020-June 2020) in the telemedicine department of a premier northern Indian tertiary care institution. Out of the total patients enrolled (N = 7577) in telemedicine services, 122 rheumatoid arthritis patients (1.6%) were followed for 1 month to assess change in functional status by modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (mHAQ). Telephonic interviews of the enrolled pati

SUBMITTER: Sandhu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8497142 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature