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Understanding Preferences Toward Virtual Care: A Pre-COVID Mixed Methods Study Exploring the Perspectives of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease.
Hyde, Ashley M; Watt, Makayla; Carbonneau, Michelle; Eboreime, Ejemai Amaize; Abraldes, Juan G; Tandon, Puneeta.
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  • Hyde AM; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
  • Watt M; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
  • Carbonneau M; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
  • Eboreime EA; Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Canada.
  • Abraldes JG; Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
  • Tandon P; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Telemed J E Health ; 28(3): 407-414, 2022 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34085869
Background: Traditionally, outpatient visits for those with chronic liver disease (CLD) have been delivered in-person with the patient traveling to a centralized location to see the health care provider. The use of virtual care in health care delivery has been gaining popularity across a variety of patient populations, especially within the COVID-19 context. Performed before COVID-19, the aim of the present study was to explore the perspectives of patients with CLD toward the use of virtual care with their liver specialists. Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed methods study was used to conduct this work. Results: A total of 101 patients with CLD participated in this study. Participants had a mean age of 54.5 years (range 19-87 years). Quantitative analysis revealed that 86% were willing to attend a virtual visit with their liver specialist in the future. There was a significant relationship between both age and income level and acceptance of virtual care. The themes emerging from the qualitative analysis included: (1) past experiences attending in-person visits, (2) perspectives on the use of virtual visits, and (3) perceived challenges of virtual visits. Conclusions: Although there are many potential benefits of virtual care to both the patient and the health care system, there are instances (older age, low income level) when in-person care may be preferred by patients. A tailored approach that is mindful of the individual patient's health status, ease of access to technology, and preferences must be considered when offering virtual care. These findings are of particular relevance during COVID-19, an era that has forced us into the virtual space.
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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Telemedicina / COVID-19 / Hepatopatías Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Telemed J E Health Asunto de la revista: INFORMATICA MEDICA / SERVICOS DE SAUDE Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá

Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Telemedicina / COVID-19 / Hepatopatías Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Telemed J E Health Asunto de la revista: INFORMATICA MEDICA / SERVICOS DE SAUDE Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá