A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities
Introduction. There is a critical shortage of specialty rheumatology services in Canada. The impact is felt more in rural and northern regions than on urban areas of the country. In response to the need, this study was conducted to compare the satisfaction of referring physicians with rheumatology s...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:1923 2023-10-01T03:55:25+02:00 A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities Jong, Michael Kraishi, Majed 2004 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/1923/ https://research.library.mun.ca/1923/1/A_comparative_study_on_the_utility_of_telehealth_in_the_provision_of_rheumatology_services_to_rural_and_northern_communities.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/1923/3/A_comparative_study_on_the_utility_of_telehealth_in_the_provision_of_rheumatology_services_to_rural_and_northern_communities.pdf http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/issue/view/1402 en eng Co-Action Publishing https://research.library.mun.ca/1923/1/A_comparative_study_on_the_utility_of_telehealth_in_the_provision_of_rheumatology_services_to_rural_and_northern_communities.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/1923/3/A_comparative_study_on_the_utility_of_telehealth_in_the_provision_of_rheumatology_services_to_rural_and_northern_communities.pdf Jong, Michael <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Jong=3AMichael=3A=3A.html> and Kraishi, Majed <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Kraishi=3AMajed=3A=3A.html> (2004) A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities. International Journal of Circumpolar Health , 63 (4). pp. 415-421. ISSN 2242-3982 cc_by_nc Article PeerReviewed 2004 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:44:38Z Introduction. There is a critical shortage of specialty rheumatology services in Canada. The impact is felt more in rural and northern regions than on urban areas of the country. In response to the need, this study was conducted to compare the satisfaction of referring physicians with rheumatology services through conventional visiting specialty clinics; email consults and regularly scheduled videoconference. Methods. Three rural communities of similar size and availability of physician services were assigned to one of the following means of providing outreach rheumatology services: visiting rheumatologist clinics, email access to rheumatologist and scheduled videoconference consults. A case based pre/post test, and post satisfaction questionnaire were administered to the primary care physicians in these communities. Patient outcomes, and physician ability and confidence in managing specific arthritis problems, were measured. Results. Physicians responded positively to all methods of rheumatology service provision. The videoconference group were the most positive. The reasons were: immediate feedback to referring physician and patient, effective case based learning and transfer of knowledge, and improved accessibility. Conclusion. Videoconference is preferred to visiting clinics and email as a method for rheumatology services to rural/northern communities. It is cost effective and there is knowledge transfer between the rheumatologist and the referring physicians. Article in Journal/Newspaper Circumpolar Health International Journal of Circumpolar Health Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Canada |
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Introduction. There is a critical shortage of specialty rheumatology services in Canada. The impact is felt more in rural and northern regions than on urban areas of the country. In response to the need, this study was conducted to compare the satisfaction of referring physicians with rheumatology services through conventional visiting specialty clinics; email consults and regularly scheduled videoconference. Methods. Three rural communities of similar size and availability of physician services were assigned to one of the following means of providing outreach rheumatology services: visiting rheumatologist clinics, email access to rheumatologist and scheduled videoconference consults. A case based pre/post test, and post satisfaction questionnaire were administered to the primary care physicians in these communities. Patient outcomes, and physician ability and confidence in managing specific arthritis problems, were measured. Results. Physicians responded positively to all methods of rheumatology service provision. The videoconference group were the most positive. The reasons were: immediate feedback to referring physician and patient, effective case based learning and transfer of knowledge, and improved accessibility. Conclusion. Videoconference is preferred to visiting clinics and email as a method for rheumatology services to rural/northern communities. It is cost effective and there is knowledge transfer between the rheumatologist and the referring physicians. |
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Jong, Michael Kraishi, Majed A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities |
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A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities |
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A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities |
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A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities |
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A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities |
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A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities |
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comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/1923/1/A_comparative_study_on_the_utility_of_telehealth_in_the_provision_of_rheumatology_services_to_rural_and_northern_communities.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/1923/3/A_comparative_study_on_the_utility_of_telehealth_in_the_provision_of_rheumatology_services_to_rural_and_northern_communities.pdf Jong, Michael <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Jong=3AMichael=3A=3A.html> and Kraishi, Majed <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Kraishi=3AMajed=3A=3A.html> (2004) A comparative study on the utility of telehealth in the provision of rheumatology services to rural and northern communities. International Journal of Circumpolar Health , 63 (4). pp. 415-421. ISSN 2242-3982 |
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