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P.077 Telemedicine in pediatric neurology: a survey of patient and provider experience

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2023

L Strasser
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)*
L Hayawi
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
R Webster
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
S Venkateswaran
Affiliation:
(London)
K Muir
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
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Abstract

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Background: Prior to the pandemic, telemedicine use was limited and sparsely funded within Ontario. During the pandemic, a shift in clinical recommendations and government funding models promoted telemedicine. We aim to highlight both quantitative and qualitative aspects of the patient and provider experience over 2.5 years within a Canadian Pediatric Neurology clinic. Main objectives of the study are to assess the safety, efficiency and convenience of telemedicine. Methods: A REDCap survey was sent to all patients with a telemedicine appointment from March 2020 –September 2022 and all Pediatric Neurology providers. Survey included a 5-point Likert scale questions, open questions, and patient characteristics. Results: Responses received from 272 patients and 7 providers. 91% of patients and all providers were satisfied with telemedicine. 95% of patients and all providers felt they received or were able to provide safe/adequate care. 90% of patients and all providers reported that telemedicine was more convenient. 87% of patients and all providers were interested in future appointments via telemedicine. Conclusions: Our survey shows patients and providers had highly positive experiences with telemedicine – reporting care was adequate, safe, and more convenient. This data supports incorporating telemedicine into future care and advocates that Canadian regulations/billing codes to continue to support telemedicine.

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© The Author(s), 2023. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation