Patient preference for virtual versus in-person visits in neuromuscular clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/aims

It is unknown if patients with neuromuscular diseases prefer in-person or virtual telemedicine visits. We studied patient opinions and preference on virtual versus in-person visits, and the factors influencing such preferences.

Methods

Telephone surveys, consisting of 11 questions, of patients from 10 neuromuscular centers were completed.

Results

Five hundred and twenty surveys were completed. Twenty-six percent of respondents preferred virtual visits, while 50% preferred in-person visits. Sixty-four percent reported physical interaction as "very important." For receiving a new diagnosis, 55% preferred in-person vs 35% reporting no preference. Forty percent were concerned about a lack of physical examination vs 20% who were concerned about evaluating

SUBMITTER: Hafeez K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9540760 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature