Patient Receptivity to Integration of Telehealth in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Regimens.
| Autor: | Zoorob D; From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA., Yunghans S; ProMedica Health System, Pelvic Health., Methenitis A; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology., Garcia E; College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH., ElShariaha R; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology., Wahl H; ProMedica Health System, Pelvic Health. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.) [Urogynecology (Phila)] 2023 Feb 01; Vol. 29 (2), pp. 281-286. |
| DOI: | 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001294 |
| Abstrakt: | Importance: Limited research has focused on patient perceptions and barriers to integration of virtual care in the pelvic health arena. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the willingness of patients to consider telehealth as a means to seek pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) care and the promoters and deterrents for deployment in this treatment modality. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of patients (≥18 years of age) at a multidisciplinary pelvic health service in an academic medical center in Northwest Ohio. The data collection occurred over 6 months in the latter half of 2021 using a novel 21-question survey based on focus group perceived patient requests, needs, and concerns that were aligned and cross-referenced with published literature. Results: The survey was completed by 210 patients, with up to 40% (n = 83) being new PFPT patients. Of those interested in telehealth being a component of their PFPT therapeutic regimen (n = 142 [68%]), interest was driven by convenience (78%). Privacy (n = 52 [76%]) was the main barrier impeding interest in this modality. Up to 80% (n = 169) preferred to establish care through in-person visits before initiating PFPT regimens remotely, with 44% (n = 93) suggesting that incorporation of telehealth would positively affect their adherence with care regimens. Conclusion: Offering patients in-person visits or hybrid alternatives may be optimal for improving adherence to therapeutic regimens especially when considering access to care. Competing Interests: The authors have declared they have no conflicts of interest. (Copyright © 2023 American Urogynecologic Society. All rights reserved.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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