Investigating consultant-led virtual review as a model for implementing 7-day cardiology services in UK clinical practice.
Future Healthc J
; 8(3): e666-e670, 2021 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Disparities between weekend and weekday care, termed 'the weekend effect', have led to a UK government pledge to provide 7-day services. Despite this, poor outcomes have led to criticism of the programme. This study consequently sought to evaluate consultant-led virtual review as a model for 7-day cardiology services.METHODS:
Over 4 weekends, cardiology patients underwent virtual review alongside in-person teams. Outcomes included length of stay, same-day discharge and 30-day mortality rates, as well as duration of ward rounds and change in patient management. Patients were surveyed on attitudes towards virtual review.RESULTS:
Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference in clinical outcomes, while virtual review was noted to significantly decrease time taken (p<0.0001). Attitudes towards virtual review were broadly favourable.CONCLUSION:
By demonstrating comparable outcomes compared with conventional review, as well as high acceptability, this study identified virtual review as an effective substitute for in-person care.
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MEDLINE
Langue:
En
Journal:
Future Healthc J
Année:
2021
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni
Pays de publication:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM