The COVID-19 pandemic and follow-up for shoulder surgery: The impact of a shift toward telemedicine on validated patient-reported outcomes.
Ramsey S SabbaghNihar ShahSarah JenkinsJacob MacdonaldAustin FooteRobert MatarAndrew SteffensmeierBrian GrawePublished in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2021)
In a cohort of patients who underwent telemedicine follow-up for shoulder surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no difference in patient satisfaction and PROMs compared to traditional in-person clinic follow-up. This study indicates that while the majority of participants preferred face-to-face visits, patients were relatively satisfied with their care and had similar functional outcome scores in both groups, despite the large disruption in healthcare logistics caused by COVID-19.
Keyphrases
- patient reported outcomes
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- minimally invasive
- chronic kidney disease
- patient satisfaction
- coronavirus disease
- prognostic factors
- palliative care
- coronary artery disease
- social media
- patient reported
- health information
- percutaneous coronary intervention