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Removing Barriers To Care For The Underserved: Provider And Patient Perception Of Direct To Consumer Telemedicine, Robert M. Grell, Rachel Hatcliffe, Sean M. Gillen, Craig Sable, Vanessa Grant, Matthew Ledda, Mary Fuska, Shireen Atabaki
Removing Barriers To Care For The Underserved: Provider And Patient Perception Of Direct To Consumer Telemedicine, Robert M. Grell, Rachel Hatcliffe, Sean M. Gillen, Craig Sable, Vanessa Grant, Matthew Ledda, Mary Fuska, Shireen Atabaki
GW Research Days 2016 - 2020
Purpose of Study: Lack of access to pediatric subspecialty care is a major barrier to pediatric health for underserved populations in the Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland area. Lack of access to transportation, long office wait times, and missed school and work are barriers that prevent access to subspecialty care. Direct to consumer (DTC) telemedicine provides this service to our underserved population by bringing care into their own home through use of computers, tablets, and smart phones.
Methods Used: Structured interviews of parents and providers were performed prior to implementation of a subspecialty DTC telemedicine program for underserved children in …