Telemedicine in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Pediatric Rehabilitation Perspective.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
; 100(4): 321-326, 2021 04 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1138029
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT In the spring of 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 evolved into a worldwide pandemic, forcing traditional face-to-face healthcare to a standstill. Telemedicine was quickly adopted as a major tool for pediatric rehabilitation services. This article describes the national legislative response of the United States to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and the opportunities and challenges of implementing telemedicine in pediatric rehabilitation outpatient settings, consultations, as well as physician and patient education. The feasibility of performing a remote pediatric musculoskeletal and neurological tele-evaluation is also discussed. Although challenges exist, telemedicine has demonstrated its potential and has proven to be a practical system. Future developments in technology and accessibility, in addition to support from government and third-party payers, have the potential to make telemedicine an effective and vital platform in a coordinated healthcare system.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Telemedicine
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Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Remote Sensing Technology
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COVID-19
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Nervous System Diseases
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
Journal subject:
Physical Medicine
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Rehabilitation
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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