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The use of telehealth during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in oral and maxillofacial surgery – A qualitative analysis | |
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Joshua Lee1  Joon Soo Park1  Kate N. Wang2  Boxi Feng1  Marc Tennant3  Estie Kruger1  | |
[1] University of Western Australia;RMIT University;Government of Western Australia | |
关键词: Telehealth; Oral Surgery; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; COVID-19; | |
DOI : 10.4108/eai.2-12-2021.172361 | |
学科分类:社会科学、人文和艺术(综合) | |
来源: Bern Open Publishing | |
【 摘 要 】
Introduction: Telehealth usage increased especially in the coronavirus pandemic. Objective: To determine whether oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) believe that telehealth is an adequate substitute for in-person consultations. Methods: OMS were interviewed. These were transcribed and themes and subthemes coded. Quotes were selected to create narratives about themes and subthemes and a frequency table generated. Results: 20 OMS were interviewed. There were 200 positive, 215 negative, 9 neutral and 256 unstated comments. Major themes were diagnosis, accessibility, patient-centred care, technology and finances. 34 sub-themes were identified. OMS were most satisfied with accessibility and most dissatisfied with diagnosis. Conclusion: OMS had mixed opinions regarding telehealth. While it can improve access, the technology, interventional capacity and diagnostic ability are limited. Face-to-face was preferred. Further studies are required to improve telehealth.
【 授权许可】
CC BY
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