Perceived Impact of Virtual Visits on Access to Care in Family Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Benefits and Challenges.

Tiffany F HoKatherine T FortenberryElena Gardner Cindy Turner Jordan KnoxSaskia SpiessDominik J Ose

Published in: Journal of primary care & community health (2023)

Virtual visits can enhance family medicine's ability to provide accessible care, but there are concerns it may worsen health disparities. Further research and quality improvement projects are needed to examine ways to implement innovative care delivery solutions to avoid further exacerbating these disparities.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
affordable care act
palliative care
patient safety
mental health
pain management
physical activity
social support
risk assessment
social media
health information
chronic pain