Practical Guidance for Early Identification of Barriers in Surgical Telehealth Clinics.

Kemp, Michael T; Williams, Aaron M; Brown, Craig S; Liesman, Daniel R; Sharma, Sriganesh B; Wakam, Glenn K; Biesterveld, Ben E; Wilson, Jesse K et al. · Ann Surg · 2021

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Early identification of and response to barriers in telehealth settings will help patients receive optimal care. Here, the authors, based on institutional experience, provide advice on such strategies. This guidance focuses on standardizing expectations, assessing technological knowledge and resource access, evaluating understanding and comfort with telehealth, and assessing social support.

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