A comparison of telemedicine and in-person neurology visits: what are the factors that patients consider when selecting future visit type?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify factors that patients consider when choosing between future in-person, video, or telephone visits.

Background

Telemedicine has been rapidly integrated into ambulatory neurology in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Ambulatory neurology patients at a single center were contacted via telephone to complete: (1) a survey quantifying likelihood of scheduling a future telemedicine visit, and (2) a semi-structured qualitative interview following their visit in March 2021. Data were processed using the principles of thematic analysis.

Results

Of 2493 visits, 39% assented to post-visit feedback; 74% were in-person visits and 13% video and telephone. Patients with in-person visits were less likely than those with video and telephone visits t

SUBMITTER: Olszewski C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9068349 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature