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Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Virtual Health in Eye Care During Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Capitena Young, Cara E; Patnaik, Jennifer L; Seibold, Leonard K; Kahook, Malik Y.
  • Capitena Young CE; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
  • Patnaik JL; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
  • Seibold LK; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
  • Kahook MY; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Telemed J E Health ; 27(11): 1268-1274, 2021 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1057810
ABSTRACT

Purpose:

To evaluate attitudes and perceptions toward virtual health (VH) and its usage among eye care providers before, during, and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Materials and

Methods:

In April and May 2020, an online survey comprised of questions regarding past and current VH practices, as well as plans for future use was distributed among eye care providers nationwide.

Results:

Of the 117 eye care providers who completed the survey, 96.6% were not using VH before the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, 77.4% reported using VH during the pandemic. The majority of visits were for red eye (64.4%, n = 56) and ocular surface complaints (58.6%, n = 51). Examination components tested virtually varied, but most respondents felt these were at least "somewhat reliable." Almost half of respondents (45%) felt it was "very easy" or "somewhat easy" to implement VH and the majority (53.8%, n = 43) were able to get it up and running in under a week. The majority felt the transition to VH was positive (57.5%), however, only 50.4% (n = 53) of those providers planned to use VH regularly once able to see patients safely in clinic again.

Conclusions:

While the majority of U.S. eye care providers who responded were not using VH before the COVID-19 pandemic, just months into the U.S. outbreak, 77.4% were using VH in their daily practice. In general, providers used these platforms for urgent examinations, adnexal disease, and postoperative care most often. The majority felt the transition was a positive one, however, only half planned to continue regular use of VH once the pandemic ended.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Telemed J E Health Journal subject: Medical Informatics / Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tmj.2020.0424

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Telemed J E Health Journal subject: Medical Informatics / Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tmj.2020.0424