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Telehealth Utilization in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery #MMPMID33878081
Parisien RL; Shin M; Trofa DP; Prasad A; Li X; Levine WN; Flynn JM; Ganley TJ
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021[Dec]; 29 (24): 1053-1060 PMID33878081show ga
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this investigation was to assess the utilization of telehealth capabilities by pediatric orthopaedic departments across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: One hundred four pediatric orthopaedic departments were investigated regarding each institution's current telehealth utilization as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS: Of the 104 hospitals contacted across the United States, 100 pediatric orthopaedic departments in 39 states responded for an overall response rate of 96%. Of the 95 institutions offering telehealth services, 83 (87.4%) cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the impetus for the implementation of telehealth services. Of these, 29 institutions (31%) began offering services from March 16 to March 31 and 34 (36%) began offering services from April 1 to April 15. Regional analysis demonstrated an 800% increase in telehealth services in the state of New York, a 600% increase in Florida, a 500% increase in Texas, a 400% increase in Michigan, a 200% increase in Pennsylvania, and a 1,100% increase in California. DISCUSSION: This study demonstrates the rapid response measures instituted by pediatric orthopaedic institutions to meet the fundamental needs of the pediatric population during this unprecedented pandemic.
J+Am+Acad+Orthop+Surg 2021 ; 29 (24): 1053-1060
