Navigating telemedicine for facial trauma during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic

Said, Mena; Ngo, Victoria; Hwang, Joshua; Hom, David B.

doi:10.1002/lio2.428

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“…It was especially critical to implement telemedicine within laryngology clinics given the initial concern about potentially aerosol generating procedures such as laryngoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic. [1][2][3] Previous studies have reported high satisfaction rates with telemedicine among patients and otolaryngologists. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Telemedicine has been utilized in otolaryngology clinics by a diverse population, with no difference in demographics, insurance, and socioeconomic level between patients seen during the pandemic and patients seen during the same time period in previous years.…”

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Utility of Telemedicine for Diagnosis and Management of Laryngology‐Related Complaints during COVID‐19

Choi

Yin

et al. 2021

The Laryngoscope

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Objectives/Hypothesis To investigate the concordance in diagnosis and management between initial telemedicine visits and subsequent in‐person visits with laryngoscopy for laryngology‐related complaints during COVID‐19. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Patients who presented to a tertiary care center with laryngology‐related complaints (voice, swallowing, airway, general throat complaints and others) and completed initial telemedicine visits and subsequent in‐person visits with laryngoscopy between March and October 2020 were included (n = 250). Preliminary diagnoses and managements provided during initial telemedicine visits were compared with the diagnoses and managements during subsequent in‐person visits with laryngoscopy. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to compare concordance rates in diagnosis and management by chief complaint categories after adjusting for relevant demographic and clinical factors. Results Overall concordance rates in diagnosis and management between the initial telemedicine visit and subsequent laryngoscopy exam were 86.1% and 93.7%, respectively. Mean (standard deviation) days until laryngoscopy from the initial visit were 21.2 (23.0). Concordance rates were not associated with patient's age, gender, preferred language, provider, telemedicine visit duration, or days until laryngoscopy. Management concordance rate was relatively lower among patients with general throat complaints in comparison with voice‐related complaints (odds ratio: 0.27; 95% confidence interval: 0.08–0.90). Management changes after laryngoscopy included need for further imaging, procedures, voice therapy, and referral to other specialists. Conclusion Concordance rates in diagnosis and management remained high between the initial telemedicine visit and subsequent in‐person visit with laryngoscopy for new patients presenting with laryngology‐related complaints during the COVID‐19 pandemic. While laryngoscopy is still essential to confirm diagnosis and provide appropriate management, telemedicine may be a feasible alternative to provide suitable empiric therapy until laryngoscopy can be safely performed. Level of Evidence Level IV Laryngoscope , 2021

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Utility of Telemedicine for Diagnosis and Management of Laryngology‐Related Complaints during COVID‐19

Choi

Yin

et al. 2021

The Laryngoscope

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“…Hence, measuring the satisfaction of physicians and patients towards virtual services is essential. [ 12 ]…”

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Family physician's perception towards virtual care during COVID-19 pandemic

Alakeel

Alaithan

Alokeil

et al. 2021

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has ingendered a significant transition in medical practice towards an online model of care. Although virtual methods of service have been liberally used these past months, the precise level of satisfaction of physicians is important to understand the barriers that the service faced and the future of maintaining these models of patient care. This quantitative study aimed at measuring the satisfaction of family medicine physicians with virtual services while practising in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19 pandemic. Design and Setting: A questionnaire was distributed to participating physicians working in Saudi Arabia. Demographic, satisfaction, and thoughts on future applicability of online care was evaluated. Results: A total of 118 physicians responded to the questionnaire. Demographic values were mostly evenly distributed whereas mean satisfaction level during the pandemic was 77.53% ± 15.04. The only variable impacting levels of satisfaction was overall burden of work in number of different sites worked for on a weekly basis. Conclusion: The family medicine physicians who worked during the pandemic using virtual services were generally satisfied with the services. Future studies should evaluate the applicability of using these tools after the end of the pandemic.

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“… 20 During and after the pandemic, the utilization of a telemedicine consultation program between emergency department providers and maxillofacial specialists may help reduce unnecessary interventions, freeing up specialists to focus on higher acuity cases. 15 , 18 , 19 , 21 , 22 …”

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Facial Surgery in the Era of SARS-CoV-2 and Beyond: Challenges, Considerations, and Initiatives

Dicaro

Mintz

Shir

et al. 2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic resulted in the implementation of healthcare practice regulations and restrictions across the United States. To facilitate safe patient management practices for facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, appropriate guidelines and recommendations should be followed. Guidelines and recommendations should include a synthesis of the best evidence available from public health authorities and respected members in the surgery community. This review contains evidence-based suggestions that prioritize the safety of healthcare professionals and patients to help guide facial and reconstructive surgeons toward safe patient management.

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Navigating telemedicine for facial trauma during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Cited by 24 publications

References 33 publications

Utility of Telemedicine for Diagnosis and Management of Laryngology‐Related Complaints during COVID‐19

Utility of Telemedicine for Diagnosis and Management of Laryngology‐Related Complaints during COVID‐19

Family physician's perception towards virtual care during COVID-19 pandemic

Facial Surgery in the Era of SARS-CoV-2 and Beyond: Challenges, Considerations, and Initiatives

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