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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedKalwani NM, Osmanlliu E, Parameswaran V
Changes in telemedicine use and ambulatory visit volumes at a multispecialty cardiovascular center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine trends in telemedicine use and visit volumes across cardiology subspecialties during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from patients with ambulatory visits at a multispecialty cardiovascular center in Northern California were analyzed. Results showed that telemedicine visits increased dramatically during the COVID period; usage was above 75% of visits in all cardiology subspecialties in April 2020, stabilizing at rates ranging from over 95% (electrophysiology) to under 25% (heart transplant and vascular medicine). Visit volumes were below pre-COVID levels from March to May 2020, but exceeded pre-COVID levels after June 2020. The researchers concluded that telemedicine can be used to deliver a significant proportion of outpatient cardiovascular care and may increase access to care in cardiology clinics.
AHRQ-funded; HS026128.
Citation: Kalwani NM, Osmanlliu E, Parameswaran V .
Changes in telemedicine use and ambulatory visit volumes at a multispecialty cardiovascular center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Telemed Telecare 2024 Apr; 30(3):543-48. doi: 10.1177/1357633x211073428..
Keywords: COVID-19, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Cardiovascular Conditions, Ambulatory Care and Surgery
Geary CR, Hook M, Popejoy L
Ambulatory care coordination data gathering and use.
The purpose of this study was to identify information gathered and used to support care coordination in ambulatory settings. Survey respondents, most of whom were nurses, provided demographic information and their practice patterns, including use of electronic health records. Most described at least a partial use of electronic health records, but two respondents described paper documentation systems. The authors concluded that the responses demonstrated significant heterogeneity in ambulatory care coordination data usage, but noted that additional research is needed to identify common data elements to support knowledge development in the context of a learning health system.
AHRQ-funded; HS028000.
Citation: Geary CR, Hook M, Popejoy L .
Ambulatory care coordination data gathering and use.
Comput Inform Nurs 2024 Jan; 42(1):63-70. doi: 10.1097/cin.0000000000001069.
Keywords: Care Coordination, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT)