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How telemedicine integrated into China's anti-COVID-19 strategies: case from a National Referral Center.
Li, Peiyi; Liu, Xiaoyu; Mason, Elizabeth; Hu, Guangyu; Zhou, Yongzhao; Li, Weimin; Jalali, Mohammad S.
  • Li P; Institute of Hospital Management, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Liu X; Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Health System, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Mason E; MGH Institute for Technology Assessment, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Hu G; Institute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, Beijing, China.
  • Zhou Y; Department of Respiratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Li W; Department of Respiratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China msjalali@mgh.harvard.edu weimi003@scu.edu.cn.
  • Jalali MS; President's Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
BMJ Health Care Inform ; 27(3)2020 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-729406
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

We present the integration of telemedicine into the healthcare system of West China Hospital of Sichuan University (WCH), one of the largest hospitals in the world with 4300 inpatient beds, as a means for maximising the efficiency of healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

Implemented on 22 January 2020, the telemedicine technology allowed WCH providers to conduct teleconsultations, telerounds, teleradiology and tele-intensive care unit, which in culmination provided screening, triage and treatment for COVID-19 and other illnesses. To encourage its adoption, the government and the hospital publicised the platform on social media and waived fees.

DISCUSSION:

From 1 February to 1 April 2020, 10557 online COVID-19 consultations were conducted for 6662 individuals; meanwhile, 32676 patients without COVID completed virtual follow-ups. We discuss that high-quality, secure, affordable and user-friendly telemedical platforms should be integrated into global healthcare systems to help decrease the transmission of the virus and protect healthcare providers from infection.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Telemedicine / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjhci-2020-100164

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Telemedicine / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjhci-2020-100164