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Expanding Video Consultation Services at Pace and Scale in Scotland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: National Mixed Methods Case Study.

Joseph WhertonTrisha GreenhalghSara E Shaw
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)
The national-level groundwork before the pandemic allowed many services to rapidly extend the use of video consultations during the pandemic, supported by a strong strategic vision, a well-resourced quality improvement model, dependable technology, and multiple opportunities for staff to try out the video option. Scotland provides an important national case study from which other countries may learn.
Keyphrases
  • quality improvement
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • healthcare
  • patient safety
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • palliative care
  • randomized controlled trial
  • affordable care act
  • health insurance
  • long term care