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Virtual risk assessment pathway for deep venous thrombosis: a preliminary model
Karthikeyan P Iyengar1, Vijay Kumar Jain2, Manjusha Soni3
1Department of Orthopaedics, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, Southport, UK.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|October 29, 2020
Summary
Telemedicine enables remote risk assessment for deep venous thrombosis (DVT), reducing COVID-19 transmission risks. This virtual pathway offers a potential blueprint for future patient care, complementing traditional evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Vascular Medicine
- Telehealth
Background:
- COVID-19 reduced in-person patient consultations to minimize SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
- Traditional deep venous thrombosis (DVT) risk assessment requires face-to-face evaluation, often in hospital settings.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of DVT are crucial to prevent complications like pulmonary embolism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of integrating telemedicine and virtual examination for remote DVT risk assessment.
- To explore alternative patient triage and assessment methods during the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- An observational pilot study was conducted.
- The study focused on developing and piloting a virtual risk assessment pathway for suspected DVT.
- Telemedicine technology was utilized for remote patient evaluation.
Main Results:
- The development of a virtual DVT risk assessment pathway presented challenges.
- Successful piloting required significant multidisciplinary coordination.
- The study demonstrated the potential for remote DVT assessment.
Conclusions:
- Telecommunication advancements facilitate the creation of virtual examination pathways for remote DVT assessment.
- This virtual pathway can supplement, not replace, traditional face-to-face consultations.
- The developed template can serve as a foundation for future telehealth applications in DVT management.
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