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How to Conduct an Outpatient Telemedicine Rehabilitation or Prehabilitation Visit.
Verduzco-Gutierrez, Monica; Bean, Allison C; Tenforde, Adam S; Tapia, Rebecca N; Silver, Julie K.
  • Verduzco-Gutierrez M; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
  • Bean AC; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Tenforde AS; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Tapia RN; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
  • Silver JK; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
PM R ; 12(7): 714-720, 2020 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-774485
ABSTRACT
The novel coronavirus pandemic is resulting in an accelerated conversion of in-person physician visits to virtual visits. As barriers to adoption of telemedicine are rapidly decreasing, it is important to recognize the need for practical and immediately deployable information that can improve doctor-patient interactions, facilitate accurate documentation, and increase confidence in the transition to virtual visits. In this article we aim to outline the components of an outpatient telemedicine visit for physiatrists, with a particular focus on an adapted virtual physical examination. Uses of telemedicine may include future large scale concerns such as natural disasters or climate change. We describe a general approach to the visit, review definitions of terms commonly used in telemedicine, and offer tips for optimizing the encounter.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Outpatients / Pneumonia, Viral / Physical Therapy Modalities / Telemedicine / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: PM R Journal subject: Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation / Traumatology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pmrj.12380

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Outpatients / Pneumonia, Viral / Physical Therapy Modalities / Telemedicine / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: PM R Journal subject: Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation / Traumatology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pmrj.12380