Implementation of Telemedicine in a Tertiary Hospital-Based Ambulatory Practice in Detroit During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational Study.

Alpana Garg Sachin Goyal Rohit Thati Neelima Thati

Published in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2021)

There was a high acceptance of telemedicine services by the patients, which was evident by a high show rate during the COVID-19 pandemic in Detroit. With limited staffing, restricted outpatient work hours, a shortage of providers, and increased outpatient needs, telemedicine was successfully implemented in our practice.

Keyphrases

primary care
healthcare
end stage renal disease
quality improvement
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
blood pressure
prognostic factors
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
health insurance
patient reported