Direct-to-Patient Telehealth Equity: Reaching Diverse Pediatric Populations in Primary Care

被引:2
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作者
Jones, Shani A. [1 ]
Van Driest, Sara [1 ]
Sommer, Evan C. [1 ]
Brown, Maggie M. [1 ]
Carlson, Kathryn L. [1 ]
Yared, Aida [1 ]
Bialostozky, Adriana [1 ]
Bonnet, Kemberlee R. [2 ]
Schlundt, David G. [2 ]
Barkin, Shari L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Vanderbilt Univ, Div Gen Pediat, Med Ctr, 2146 Belcourt Ave,2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37212 USA
[2] Vanderbilt Univ, Dept Psychol, Nashville, TN 37240 USA
基金
美国医疗保健研究与质量局;
关键词
health equity; diverse populations; direct-to-patient telehealth; primary care pediatrics;
D O I
10.1037/fsh0000685
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Introduction: Telehealth is the use of electronic information and technology for long-distance clinical care. In direct-to-patient (DTP) telehealth, the patient initiates care from a personal computer or mobile device to a medical provider. While information on standard clinic-to-clinic telehealth exists, less is known about DTP telehealth in pediatric populations. Using quantitative and qualitative data, we examined DTP telehealth for low-income pediatric patient-families and compared the experience of English and non-English speakers. Method: Telehealth visits for acute and preventive care took place from April 2020 to May 2020 at a pediatric primary care clinic (80% Medicaid-insured, 40% non-English-speaking). Patients and primary care providers conducted the visit through the clinic's portal or other platforms (WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom). Providers completed an electronic survey with patient feedback about the telehealth experience and their own observations. An iterative inductive/deductive approach informed a coding scheme for free-text survey responses consisting of five domains. Results: REDCap surveys were completed for 258 (52%) of telehealth visits. There was an overrepresentation of English visits compared to the overall clinic population and the majority of visits were via mobile phone. Visits with English speakers utilized the patient portal and had positive process ease ratings more often than those with non-English speakers. Providers rated most telehealth visits as satisfactory, with contributing elements including family call environment, technology process and experience, value added, and barriers. Discussion: Expanding telehealth in pediatrics without worsening health disparities requires building digital health that is user-friendly on mobile technology, facilitating patient preferred language, and simplifying logistical processes. Public Significance Statement Direct-to-patient telehealth is different than standard clinic-to-clinic telehealth. Telehealth needs to be built and implemented through the lens of health equity. This study identifies barriers to access, value added, and next steps to improve telehealth access equity, particularly among diverse, Medicaid-insured pediatric primary care patient-families.
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