ArticleBJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology2021
Women's experiences of a telemedicine abortion service (up to 12 weeks) implemented during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: a qualitative evaluation.
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- Patient-reported experiences and outcomes of virtual care during COVID-19: a systematic review.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2023Pooled it
- Abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review.Reproductive health · 2023Pooled it
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- Abortion patients' perspectives on enhancing a telemedicine model of post-abortion contraception: a qualitative study.BMJ sexual & reproductive health · 2025Article
- Transforming women's health, empowerment, and gender equality with digital health: evidence-based policy and practice.The Lancet. Digital health · 2025Review
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- Abortion care process based on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Japan: A qualitative study.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS · 2025Article
- Perspectives on Abortion Services, the Pre-Abortion Visit, and Telemedicine Abortion: A Qualitative Study in Sweden.Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2025Article
- Citizens' perspectives on relocating care: a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Provider Mistrust and Telemedicine Abortion Care Preferences Among Patients in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association · 2023Article
- Access to and quality of sexual and reproductive health services in Britain during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study of patient experiences.BMJ sexual & reproductive health · 2023Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergency measures on abortion care taken during this period in a French region (Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur).Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction · 2022Article
- Improving experience of medical abortion at home in a changing therapeutic, technological and regulatory landscape: a realist review.BMJ open · 2022Review
- Pandemic preparedness means policy makers need to work with social scientists.Lancet (London, England) · 2022Article
- Patient and provider experiences using a site-to-site telehealth model for medication abortion.mHealth · 2022Article
- Women's experiences of a telemedicine abortion service (up to 12 weeks) implemented during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: a qualitative evaluation.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore the experiences of women in Scotland who accessed medical abortion at home up to 12 weeks' gestation, delivered via a telemedicine abortion service implemented in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, to identify areas for improvement and inform service provision.
designQualitative interview study.
settingAbortion service in one National Health Service health board in Scotland. POPULATION OR SAMPLE: Twenty women who accessed telemedicine abortion services and self-administered mifepristone and misoprostol at home up to 12 weeks' gestation.
methodsThematic analysis of semi-structured qualitative interviews, informed by the Framework analytic approach.
main outcome measuresWomen's experiences of accessing telemedicine for medical abortion at home, specifically: acceptability of the telephone consultation and remote support; views on no pre-abortion ultrasound scan; and self-administration of abortion medications at home.
resultsNovel study findings were three-fold: (1) participants valued the option of accessing abortion care via telemedicine and emphasised the benefits of providing a choice of telephone and in-person consultation to suit those with different life circumstances; (2) the quality of abortion care was enhanced by the telemedicine service in relation to access, comfort and flexibility, and ongoing telephone support; (3) participants described being comfortable with, and in some cases a preference for, not having an ultrasound scan.
conclusionsThis research demonstrates support for the continuation of telemedicine abortion services beyond the temporary arrangements in place during COVID-19, and lends weight to the argument that offering the option of telemedicine abortion care can enable women to access this essential health service. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT: #Telemedicine provision of medical #abortion at home up to 12 weeks' gestation is acceptable and highly valued by #women #Research #SRHR @nbw80 @doctorjjrw @jeniharden @cameronsharon @mrc_crh @edinuniusher.
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