Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Telemedicine is an emerging field in which physicians are able to interact electronically with patients to improve health. Telemedicine can be performed through virtual platforms such as email, telephone and video, and can provide or augment care to a multitude of patients.
During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the use of telemedicine has grown exponentially in an effort to continue to see patients and manage their care. The unprecedented era of social distancing and overloaded hospital systems has led many primary care providers and specialists alike to rapidly develop these capabilities in their practices.
Benefits of telemedicine include: increasing access to care in areas where there are provider shortages, decreasing travel burden on patients.
Drawbacks to providing care include: lack of a comprehensive physical exam, breakdown in the relationship between health professional and patients, implementing new technologies and associated training.
As physicians work to provide equally high-quality care for their patients remotely, their experiences must be considered.
Our project aimed to better assess the perception, comfort level and experiences of physicians using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords
telemedicine, Delivery of Health Care, COVID-19, Job Satisfaction
Disciplines
Health and Medical Administration | Health Services Administration | Medicine and Health Sciences | Telemedicine
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Health and Medical Administration Commons, Health Services Administration Commons, Telemedicine Commons
Physician Perceptions of Stress and Telemedicine
Telemedicine is an emerging field in which physicians are able to interact electronically with patients to improve health. Telemedicine can be performed through virtual platforms such as email, telephone and video, and can provide or augment care to a multitude of patients.
During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the use of telemedicine has grown exponentially in an effort to continue to see patients and manage their care. The unprecedented era of social distancing and overloaded hospital systems has led many primary care providers and specialists alike to rapidly develop these capabilities in their practices.
Benefits of telemedicine include: increasing access to care in areas where there are provider shortages, decreasing travel burden on patients.
Drawbacks to providing care include: lack of a comprehensive physical exam, breakdown in the relationship between health professional and patients, implementing new technologies and associated training.
As physicians work to provide equally high-quality care for their patients remotely, their experiences must be considered.
Our project aimed to better assess the perception, comfort level and experiences of physicians using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.