Bursa Uludag University, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa, Turkey.
Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Jun;191(3):985-990. doi: 10.1007/s11845-021-02677-1. Epub 2021 Jun 7.
The coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the routine follow-up of patients with chronic illnesses. In this study, we aim to share our experience of telemedicine in our pediatric endocrinology clinic during the pandemic.
We were able to continue caring for children with endocrine disorders using various communication methods such as e-mail and e-message.
A total of 267 patients received telemedicine care over the course of 608 contacts. The number of hospital visits and physical contact was effectively reduced to help protect against the COVID-19 infection. The patients were supported in terms of receiving their prescriptions and patient education also continued. No complications were observed.
The advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine were discussed and consequently, we propose that telemedicine can be utilized to maintain and continue the care of children with endocrine disorders during and even after the pandemic. Further studies are needed to standardize this method for general use.
新型冠状病毒(COVID-19)大流行影响了生活的方方面面,包括慢性病患者的常规随访。在这项研究中,我们旨在分享我们在大流行期间儿科内分泌诊所进行远程医疗的经验。
我们能够使用电子邮件和电子信息等各种通信方式继续为患有内分泌疾病的儿童提供护理。
在 608 次接触中,共有 267 名患者接受了远程医疗护理。有效减少了就诊次数和身体接触,以帮助预防 COVID-19 感染。为患者提供了药物处方支持,患者教育也得以继续。未观察到任何并发症。
讨论了远程医疗的优缺点,因此我们提出,在大流行期间甚至之后,远程医疗可用于维持和继续为患有内分泌疾病的儿童提供护理。需要进一步的研究来规范这种通用方法。