In-home vascular testing program during the COVID-19 pandemic

Area of Science:

• Vascular Medicine
• Medical Technology
• Patient Care

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated innovative healthcare delivery models.
• Access to essential diagnostic services like vascular testing was disrupted.
• In-home healthcare services emerged as a critical alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate a pilot program providing in-home vascular imaging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• To assess the feasibility and patient experience of remote vascular diagnostics.
• To report on the clinical outcomes of patients receiving in-home vascular testing.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of a pilot in-home vascular testing program.
• Analysis of data from 84 patients undergoing 105 vascular imaging tests.
• Inclusion of program description, test results, and patient experience data.

Main Results:

• Eighty-four patients completed 105 vascular imaging tests via the in-home program.
• Two patients required hospitalization based on the findings from their vascular tests.
• The program facilitated continued diagnostic care during pandemic-related restrictions.

Conclusions:

• In-home vascular testing is a viable option for patient care during public health crises.
• The program successfully provided essential vascular diagnostics remotely.
• Further investigation into the long-term impact and scalability of in-home vascular testing is warranted.