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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2021

Attend anywhere clinic: A virtual outpatient clinic experience in otolaryngology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paramesh Mankunda Puttasiddaiah, Simon Morris, Sam Dwamena, Ameeth Sanu

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Article in Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Paramesh Mankunda PuttasiddaiahDepartment of Otolaryngology Morriston Hospital Swansea UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4264-3050
Simon MorrisDepartment of Otolaryngology Morriston Hospital Swansea UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5264-5076
Sam DwamenaDepartment of Otolaryngology Morriston Hospital Swansea UK.
Ameeth SanuDepartment of Otolaryngology Morriston Hospital Swansea UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNumerous technological advances have been made during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a growing body of evidence highlighting the value of virtual consultations as an adjunct to physical appointments. This study presents the virtual clinic experiences of one ENT department in the UK.

methodsRetrospective review of all virtual consultations undertaken at a single ENT department during the COVID-19 pandemic.

resultsA total of 556 virtual consultations took place during the study period across all ENT sub-specialties. Of which 27% of patients were converted to face-to-face follow-up and over 30% were discharged following a virtual consultation. Out of 333 video consultation, 31% were converted to telephone due to patient preference or technological difficulties.

conclusionThis study highlights the benefits and lessons learnt from implementing a virtual clinic system in ENT. The authors recommend the introduction of video consultation as a useful adjunct to face-to-face appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4.

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appointments and schedulesCOVID‐19otolaryngologyreferral and consultationtelemedicine

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PMID34195381
PMCPMC8223447

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