Delivering multidisciplinary neuromuscular care for children via telehealth.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/aims

In response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions int 2020, our face-to-face (F2F) multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic (NMC) transitioned to widespread use of telehealth (TH). This study aimed to (1) understand parent/guardian, child, and clinician perceptions of TH; (2) examine TH-related changes in clinical activity; and (3) use these findings to inform a future model of care for the NMC.

Methods

A clinical audit was undertaken to examine clinical activity throughout 2018-2020. Online surveys were distributed to clinicians and parents of children attending the NMC via TH in 2020. A working group of clinicians created a checklist to guide a future hybrid model of TH and F2F care.

Results

Total clinical activity in 2020 was

SUBMITTER: Carroll K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9325549 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature