Ambulatory care for epilepsy via telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess feasibility, patient satisfaction, and financial advantages of telemedicine for epilepsy ambulatory care during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The demographic and clinical characteristics of all consecutive patients evaluated via telemedicine at a level 4 epilepsy center between March 20 and April 20, 2020 were obtained retrospectively from electronic medical records. A telephone survey to assess patient satisfaction and preferences was conducted within one month following the initial visit.

Results

Among 223 telehealth patients, 85.7% used both synchronous audio and video technology. During the visits, 39% of patients had their anticonvulsants adjusted while 18.8% and 11.2% were referred to laboratory/diagnostic testing and specialty consu

SUBMITTER: Datta P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8803629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature