ArticleGlobal spine journal2021
Telemedicine for the Spine Surgeon in the Age of COVID-19: Multicenter Experiences of Feasibility and Implementation Strategies.
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- Telehealth utilization during the Covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review.Computers in biology and medicine · 2021Pooled it
- The legal and socioeconomic considerations of spine telemedicine in Canada.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2025Review
- Human resource management (HRM) strategies of medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.Heliyon · 2023Review
- Telemedicine in Spine Surgery: Global Perspectives and Practices.Global spine journal · 2023Article
- Physicians' perspectives and future vision on disability assessments by phone during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- Reflections on the future of telemedicine and virtual spinal clinics in the post COVID-19 era.Brain & spine · 2022Article
- Telemedicine in practice: Patient selection and strategies adopted in spinal care during the COVID-19 era and beyond.Surgical neurology international · 2022Article
- Exploring patient perspectives on telemedicine monitoring within the operating room.International journal of medical informatics · 2021Article
- Provider confidence in the telemedicine spine evaluation: results from a global study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2021Article
- Digital Health Solutions to Control the COVID-19 Pandemic in Countries With High Disease Prevalence: Literature Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Review
- Regarding "Telemedicine for the Spine Surgeon in the Age of COVID-19: Multicenter Experiences of Feasibility and Implementation Strategies" by Franco et al.Global spine journal · 2020Article
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
STUDY
designMulticenter study.
objectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic has obligated physicians to recur to additional resources and make drastic changes regarding the standard physician-patient encounter. In the last century, there has been a substantial improvement in technology, which over the years has opened the door to a new form of medical practicing known as telemedicine.
methodsHealthcare workers from three hospitals involved in the care for COVID-19 patients in the united states were invited to share their experience using telemedicine to deliver clinical care to their patients.
resultsSince the appearance of this worldwide outbreak, social distancing has been a key factor in preventing the spread of the virus, for which measures have been taken to limit physical contact. Because of the ongoing situation, telemedicine has been progressively incorporated into the physician-patient encounters and quickly has become an essential component in the day-today medical practice.
conclusionsIt is feasible to deliver viable spine practice with the use of telemedicine. A proper patient selection of patients requiring virtual treatment versus those requiring in-person visits should be considered.
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