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Feasibility of and Experience with Telehealth Based Patient Self-referral for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
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BackgroundMonoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment for COVID-19 has been underutilized due to logistical challenges, lack of access and variable treatment awareness among patients and providers. The use of telehealth during the pandemic provides an opportunity to increase access to COVID care. MethodsThis is a single-center descriptive study of telehealth-based patient self-referral for mAb therapy between March 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021 at Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (BCCFH). ResultsAmong the 1001 self-referral patients, the mean age was 47, and most were female (57%) white (66%), and had a primary care provider (62%). During the study period, self-referrals increased from 14 per month in March to 427 in October resulting in a 30-fold increase. About 57% of self-referred patients received a telehealth visit, and of those 82% of patients received mAb infusion therapy, either onsite or at other infusion sites. The median time from self-referral to onsite infusion was 2 days (1-3 IQR). DiscussionOur study shows the integration of telehealth with a self-referral process improved access to mAb infusion. A high proportion of self-referrals were appropriate and led to timely treatment. Incorporation of self-referral and telehealth for monoclonal antibody therapy led to successful timely infusions. This approach helped those without traditional avenues for care and avoided potential delay for patients seeking referral from their medical providers.
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