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  • Gastroenterology
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telemedicine adoption in healthcare.
  • The environmental impact and user experience of telemedicine in gastroenterology (GI) remain understudied.
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management often involves routine follow-ups suitable for telemedicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the environmental impact of telemedicine visits for GERD.
  • To assess patient user experience and satisfaction with telemedicine for GERD.
  • To compare telemedicine with traditional in-person visits in terms of environmental and usability factors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 111 patients undergoing GI telemedicine (video and telephone) for GERD.
  • Calculated avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using patient travel distances and EPA calculators.
  • Assessed patient experience via a validated Telehealth Usability Questionnaire and chart review.

Main Results:

  • Telemedicine visits for GERD avoided 3.5 metric tons of GHG emissions, equivalent to saving 393.3 gallons of gasoline.
  • Average savings per patient: 31.5 kg GHG emissions and 3.54 gallons of gasoline.
  • Most patients (79.3%) received medication prescriptions, and 57.7% had laboratory tests ordered via telemedicine.

Conclusions:

  • Telemedicine for GERD offers substantial environmental benefits by reducing travel-related emissions.
  • Patients reported high levels of satisfaction, access, and usability with telemedicine for GERD.
  • Telemedicine presents a practical and environmentally conscious alternative to in-person consultations for GERD management.