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ArticleInternational journal of diabetes & metabolic syndrome2020

Utilizing Telemedicine for Group Visit Provider Encounters: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

Tushar A Patel, Craig A Johnston, Victor J Cardenas, Elizabeth M Vaughan

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Article in International journal of diabetes & metabolic syndrome, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Tushar A PatelSchool of Health Professions, Baylor College of Medicine, United States.
Craig A JohnstonDepartment of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, United States.
Victor J CardenasDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, United States.
Elizabeth M VaughanDepartment of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, United States.

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Technology to improve the health of resource-poor Hispanics with diabetesK23DK110341 · NIDDK · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · PI VAUGHAN, ELIZABETH M · 2017 to 2021
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Abstract

backgroundThe value of telemedicine has been underscored during the coronavirus pandemic. Utilizing telemedicine could markedly enhance group visit scalability and sustainability. However, there are limited data demonstrating telemedicine use for group visits.

objectiveTo evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of provider encounters conducted via telemedicine in group visits. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe conducted a 6-month diabetes group visit program and compared in-person (months 1-3) versus telemedicine (videoconferencing) (months 4-6) patient-provider encounters. Participants completed the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) at 6-months (primary outcome). To ensure telemedicine did not negatively affect clinical outcomes, we compared in-person versus telemedicine differences in HbA1c, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and attendance.

resultsThe TUQ revealed that participants (N=19) found telemedicine useful and easy to use (4.9/5.0, 4.4/5.0, respectively) and with excellent interface (4.3/5.0), interaction (4.6/5.0), reliability (4.2/5.0), and satisfaction (4.4/5.0). There were no significant differences in clinical outcomes between arms: HbA1c (in-person: -0.60%, telemedicine: -0.52%, p=0.86), blood pressure (systolic: p=0.475, diastolic: p=0.683), weight (p=0.982), BMI (p=0.981), attendance (in-person: 75.44%, telemedicine: 70.12%, p=0.551).

conclusionProvider telemedicine encounters in group visits are feasible and acceptable. This is a promising model to address provider limitations in group visits and increase access to care. Larger studies are needed to further evaluate these findings.

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chronic disease managementdiabeteseducational researchgroup visits or shared medical appointmentsMinority healthtelemedicine

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PMCPMC7514109

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