Surgeon preferences are associated with utilization of telehealth in fracture care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has the potential to evoke lasting changes in the delivery of care, and the utilization of telehealth. We sought associations between surgeon personal factors and greater use of telehealth to treat fractures relative to in-person care.

Methods

Seventy-five fracture surgeons participated in a survey-based experiment. All surgeons were asked about their preferences regarding remote compared to in-person communication. Participants rated the following items on slider scales: their degree of introversion, the importance of a hands-on/physical exam and surgeon preferences regarding telehealth. We identified factors associated with the use of, and comfort with, telehealth.

Results

The use of telehealth during the pandemic was as

SUBMITTER: Al Salman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9323880 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature