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Glitches in the utilization of telehealth in pediatric rheumatology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Source :
- Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-3 (2020), Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2020.
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Abstract
- Telehealth is an extraordinary advancement of modern medicine. It has increased access to care for underserved populations and, in the case of pediatric rheumatology, has expanded the reach of a limited work force. During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telehealth has radically changed the way healthcare workers have been able to deliver care while maintaining social distance. In addition to the infectious havoc of COVID-19, the pandemic has further altered the psychosocial milleu of our society which directly impacts the wellness and safety of our pediatric rheumatology patients. These psychosocial factors may be difficult to assess and triage solely using telehealth. The objective of this short review is to educate practitioners on the psychosocial concerns exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and to discuss the possible hurdles in utilization of telehealth to care for our vulnerable patient population.
- Subjects :
- Child abuse
Technology
Telemedicine
Modern medicine
lcsh:Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Substance-Related Disorders
education
Pneumonia, Viral
Adolescent health
Telehealth
Social Environment
Pediatrics
Risk Assessment
Betacoronavirus
Psychosocial health
03 medical and health sciences
Underserved Population
0302 clinical medicine
Rheumatology
Patient-Centered Care
Pandemic
Health care
medicine
Humans
Immunology and Allergy
Child Abuse
030212 general & internal medicine
Child
Pandemics
health care economics and organizations
030203 arthritis & rheumatology
Depression
SARS-CoV-2
business.industry
lcsh:RJ1-570
COVID-19
lcsh:Pediatrics
medicine.disease
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Commentary
Mental health
Medical emergency
lcsh:RC925-935
Coronavirus Infections
business
Psychosocial
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15460096
- Volume :
- 18
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....205e250da9bb62dc42a260cea7c5d12d