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Business as usual during the COVID-19 pandemic? Reflections on state-wide trends in maternity telehealth consultations during lockdown in Victoria and New South Wales.
Potenza, Stephanie; Marzan, Melvin Barrientos; Rolnik, Daniel Lorber; Palmer, Kirsten; Said, Joanne; Whitehead, Clare; Sheehan, Penelope; Mol, Ben W; Walker, Susan; Hui, Lisa.
  • Potenza S; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Mercy Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Marzan MB; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Rolnik DL; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Palmer K; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Said J; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Whitehead C; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Sheehan P; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Mol BW; Joan Kirner Women's & Children's, Sunshine Hospital, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Walker S; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Hui L; Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol ; 61(6): 982-985, 2021 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1455498
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented changes to maternity care across Australia. This study aims to analyse trends in maternity consultations and the uptake of telehealth in Victoria and New South Wales (NSW) since the first restrictions to reduce COVID-19 transmission were implemented. From March 2020 to April 2021, a higher proportion of antenatal care consultations was delivered via telehealth in Victoria compared to NSW (13.8% vs 7.4%, P < 0.0001). Uptake of telehealth and a shift from in-person care has been a major contributor to maintaining pregnancy care during pandemic restrictions. However, further research is required to understand women's perspectives and health outcomes.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 / Maternal Health Services Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajo.13438

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 / Maternal Health Services Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajo.13438