Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Procedure-Based Telehealth Utilization in General Surgery.

Brittany E Levy1, Wesley S Wilt1, Jenifer Johnson2

  • 1Department of General Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality
|May 1, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy01:26

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

134
Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
134

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cement Viscosity Is Associated With Aseptic Loosening After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of the American Joint Replacement Registry.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2026
Same author

Arteriovenous grafts demonstrate comparable patency and faster maturation than basilic vein transposition in octogenarians.

Journal of vascular surgery·2026
Same author

Outcomes of Nephrolithiasis Care by Patients' Race: From a Statewide Quality Improvement Collaborative.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Editorial Comment: "The Qualitative Experience of Early-Career Urologists: Challenges, Fulfillment, Support, and Advice".

Urology·2026
Same author

Burnout in Urology is a Quality of Care Problem, and Joy in Work is the Solution.

Urology practice·2026
Same author

Maintaining function and participation through tailored 24-hour movement behaviours for people living with multiple long-term conditions and frailty (The PERSONAL-AGILITY study): Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial.

PloS one·2026
Same journal

Imaging Actionable Incidental Findings: Communication and Follow Up to Eliminate Preventable Harm.

American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality·2026
Same journal

Using Deming's System of Profound Knowledge to Form Quality Focused Age-Friendly Teams.

American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality·2026
Same journal

Aligning Thrombophilia Testing With Evidence-Based Guidelines: The Impact of Clinical Decision Support Redesign in an Academic Medical Center.

American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality·2026
Same journal

The Interrater Reliability of Cardiac Arrest Video Review: A Pilot Study.

American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality·2026
Same journal

Improving Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Bridging the Gap.

American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality·2026
Same journal

Management Modality of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms is Associated with Lower Rates of Follow-Up.

American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality·2026
See all related articles

Standardizing telehealth scheduling improved its use by 32% to 95% for eligible procedures. This enhanced access to care and clinic efficiency without adverse events.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Services Research
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Telehealth utilization can be improved through optimized scheduling.
  • Standardized processes are key to efficient healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of standardized telehealth scheduling on utilization.
  • To evaluate if improved telehealth use increases adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • Process mapping identified current telehealth scheduling workflows.
  • Audited 50 pre- and 67 post-implementation visits (June 2021-Jan 2022).
  • Intervention: Defaulted eligible postoperative appointments to telehealth.

Main Results:

  • Telehealth scheduling increased from 32% to 95% for eligible procedures.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Reduced patient travel needs to Veterans Affairs facilities.
  • Increased clinic appointment availability and potential revenue.

    • Conclusions:

    • Standardized telehealth scheduling enhances utilization and access to care.
    • The intervention improved clinic efficiency and revenue without adverse events.
    • Procedure-based standardization is effective for telehealth implementation.