Telehealth for gynaecology outpatients during the COVID-19 pandemic: Patient and clinician experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated alterations in provision of health care and how patients access it. Telehealth has replaced traditional face-to-face outpatient clinics in an unprecedented manner. This study aimed to assess overall patient and clinician satisfaction with telehealth consultations, to establish acceptability of telehealth during pandemic and non-pandemic times, and document feedback.

Materials and methods

A prospective observational study involving women presenting to a general gynaecology outpatient department was performed. Women who attended for consultation between 13 July and 4 September 2020 were invited to participate in a questionnaire following their telehealth appointment. Clinicians consulting in the outpatient department were invit

SUBMITTER: Mclaughlin EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111195 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature