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Adoption of Telemedicine for Multidisciplinary Care in Pediatric Otolaryngology.
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Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology . Oct2021, Vol. 130 Issue 10, p1105-1111. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a period of social isolation that has challenged the ability of providers to uphold in-person patient care. Although commonplace in pediatric otolaryngology, multidisciplinary clinics pose a unique challenge during this time due to increased infection risk from multiple patient-provider interactions. Guidance on the application of telemedicine for multidisciplinary clinics in pediatric otolaryngology is limited. Methods: We provide comprehensive guidance on best practices for conducting telemedicine visits for a number of multidisciplinary otolaryngology clinics using our experiences at a single tertiary care children's hospital. A review of literature to support the adoption of telemedicine in multidisciplinary pediatric otolaryngology is also incorporated. Results: Telemedicine was successfully adopted for 7 multidisciplinary pediatric clinics with a variety of specialists: aerodigestive disorders, congenital hearing loss, microtia/aural atresia, orofacial clefting, sleep disorders, tracheostomy care, and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Conclusions: Telemedicine is feasible for a variety of multidisciplinary clinics and its optimization is critical for providing care to complex pediatric otolaryngology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *EAR abnormalities
*MEDICAL consultation
*PHYSICIAN-patient relations
*CHILDREN'S hospitals
*PEDIATRICS
*PATIENT-centered care
*CROSS infection
*TERTIARY care
*GASTROINTESTINAL diseases
*CLEFT palate
*VELOPHARYNGEAL insufficiency
*SOCIAL isolation
*SLEEP disorders
*HEALTH care teams
*HEARING disorders
*TELEMEDICINE
*OTOLARYNGOLOGY
*COVID-19 pandemic
*MEDICAL specialties & specialists
TRACHEOTOMY equipment
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00034894
- Volume :
- 130
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152078695
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0003489421997651