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Meghan Bowman1, Matthew Jalink1,2, Isobel Sharpe1
1Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Videoconferencing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) follow-up shows high patient satisfaction but mixed results on resource use and lifestyle factors. More research is needed to confirm its benefits over in-person care.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Health Informatics
- Telehealth
Background:
- Videoconferencing offers a solution to physical and financial barriers in healthcare delivery.
- Remote care technologies are increasingly relevant for managing chronic conditions like COPD.
Conclusions:
- Videoconferencing for COPD care demonstrates high patient satisfaction despite technological challenges.
- Further research is essential to clarify the impact on resource use and other outcomes, and to quantify advantages over traditional in-person follow-up.
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