Application and Preliminary Outcomes of Remote Diagnosis and Treatment During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Luwen Liu Jianqin Gu Fengmin Shao Xinliang Liang Lixia Yue Qiaomei Cheng Lianzhong Zhang

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2020)

Remote diagnosis and treatment offered via online outpatient consultations effectively reduced the burden on hospitals, prevented overcrowding, reduced the risk of cross-infection, and relieved patients' anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak. This plays an essential role in pandemic management.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
sars cov
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
coronavirus disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
social media
primary care
risk factors
sleep quality
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
depressive symptoms