Telemedicine in the work site: a study of feasibility, and patient and provider satisfaction

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Varkey, Prathibha [1 ]
Schumacher, Kay [1 ]
Swanton, Claudia [1 ]
Timm, Barbara [1 ]
Hagen, Philip T. [1 ]
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[1] Mayo Clin, Div Prevent Occupat & Aerosp Med, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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10.1258/jtt.2008.080512
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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We examined the use of telemedicine for improving access to care in a work-site clinic. A prospective study of 100 patients was conducted over a four-month period in a work site that housed 700 employees. Sinusitis (110 visits), upper respiratory tract infections (9 visits), otitis media (9 visits), hypertension (9 visits) and back pain (8 visits) were the most common reasons for the visits. In 99 visits, clinicians were of the opinion that the telemedicine visit felt similar to a face-to-face visit. For most of the visits (67), patients strongly agreed or agreed that telemedicine had a positive effect on their relationship with the health-care provider. The otoscope, microscope and stethoscope telemedicine peripherals were important in aiding diagnosis (and ruling out other causes) in about 55% of the visits (upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, otitis media, cough, sore throat, nevi, rhinitis and ear wax related concerns). The ability for the patient to watch their ENT examination and see any associated abnormalities was appreciated by many patients. Physicians, nurses and patients were capable of using the technology with little training.
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