Adoption of Telemedicine for Multidisciplinary Care in Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
; 130(10): 1105-1111, 2021 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1102260
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a period of social isolation that has challenged the ability of providers to uphold in-person patient care. Although commonplace in pediatric otolaryngology, multidisciplinary clinics pose a unique challenge during this time due to increased infection risk from multiple patient-provider interactions. Guidance on the application of telemedicine for multidisciplinary clinics in pediatric otolaryngology is limited.METHODS:
We provide comprehensive guidance on best practices for conducting telemedicine visits for a number of multidisciplinary otolaryngology clinics using our experiences at a single tertiary care children's hospital. A review of literature to support the adoption of telemedicine in multidisciplinary pediatric otolaryngology is also incorporated.RESULTS:
Telemedicine was successfully adopted for 7 multidisciplinary pediatric clinics with a variety of specialists aerodigestive disorders, congenital hearing loss, microtia/aural atresia, orofacial clefting, sleep disorders, tracheostomy care, and velopharyngeal dysfunction.CONCLUSIONS:
Telemedicine is feasible for a variety of multidisciplinary clinics and its optimization is critical for providing care to complex pediatric otolaryngology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Otolaryngology
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
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Telemedicine
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
0003489421997651
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