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Telemedicine in Thai-otorhinolaryngology patients in COVID-19 situation; primary surveys.
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- Oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnoea in adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Telemedicine Utilization in Tertiary, Specialized, and Secondary Hospitals in Thailand.Telemedicine reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on various aspects of hospital management due to high rates of infection and increased preventive measures around the world. Physicians and patients alike are susceptible to the ongoing virus causing concern leading to loss or postpone of follow up. Thailand has just start integration of digital solutions such as telemedicine which expected similar level of medical care and efficiency while reducing risk of exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: Evaluation the willingness to accept telemedicine in otorhinolaryngology patients during the peak COVID-19 outbreaks in our institution. Methods: Collected data from all patients who had a schedule follow up for otorhinolaryngology department between the months of June to August, 2021 at out-patient Center. Results: Total of 299 otorhinolaryngology patients included, 213 patients (71.2%) denied a virtual medical visit whereas 86 patients (28.8%) accepted. The obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was the only group to have more acceptance of telemedicine, 79.5% than denying 20.5% with statistical significance ( Conclusions: This primary surveys among Thai otorhinolaryngology patients about telemedicine. The greater number of patients not interested in telemedicine due to requirement of otorhinolaryngologic examination. Which OSA follow-up patients have more attention in telemedicine.
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