Patient Perceptions of Drive-through Medical Treatment Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
West J Emerg Med
; 22(5): 1032-1036, 2021 Aug 17.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1405509
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The cumulative burden of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the United States' healthcare system is substantial. To help mitigate this burden, novel solutions including telehealth and dedicated screening facilities have been used. However, there is limited data on the efficacy of such models and none assessing patient comfort levels with these changes in healthcare delivery. The aim of our study was to evaluate patients' perceptions of a drive-through medical treatment system in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.METHOD:
Patients presenting to a drive-through COVID-19 medical treatment facility were surveyed about their experience following their visit. An anonymous questionnaire consisting of five questions, using a five-point Likert scale was distributed via electronic tablet.RESULTS:
We obtained 827 responses over two months. Three quarters of respondents believed care received was similar to that in a traditional emergency department (ED). Overall positive impression of the drive-through was 86.6%, and 95% believed that it was more convenient.CONCLUSION:
Overall, the drive-through medical system was perceived as more convenient than the ED and was viewed as a positive experience. While representing a dramatic change in the delivery model of medical care, if such systems can provide comparable levels of care, they may be a viable option for sustained and surge healthcare delivery.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Triage
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Delivery of Health Care
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Patient Access to Records
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Pandemics
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COVID-19
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Health Services Accessibility
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
West J Emerg Med
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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