Telehealth Utilization in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg
; 29(24): 1053-1060, 2021 Dec 15.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1194775
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this investigation was to assess the utilization of telehealth capabilities by pediatric orthopaedic departments across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
One hundred four pediatric orthopaedic departments were investigated regarding each institution's current telehealth utilization as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic.RESULTS:
Of the 104 hospitals contacted across the United States, 100 pediatric orthopaedic departments in 39 states responded for an overall response rate of 96%. Of the 95 institutions offering telehealth services, 83 (87.4%) cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the impetus for the implementation of telehealth services. Of these, 29 institutions (31%) began offering services from March 16 to March 31 and 34 (36%) began offering services from April 1 to April 15. Regional analysis demonstrated an 800% increase in telehealth services in the state of New York, a 600% increase in Florida, a 500% increase in Texas, a 400% increase in Michigan, a 200% increase in Pennsylvania, and a 1,100% increase in California.DISCUSSION:
This study demonstrates the rapid response measures instituted by pediatric orthopaedic institutions to meet the fundamental needs of the pediatric population during this unprecedented pandemic.
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Orthopedics
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Telemedicine
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Orthopedic Procedures
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Am Acad Orthop Surg
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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