Analyzing disparities in access to teledermatology compared with dermatology clinic visits before, during, and after COVID-19 quarantine

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes in dermatologic care, likely exacerbating health disparities for specific minority populations. The use of teledermatology has also become more prevalent during this period. The aim of this study was to determine if the proportion of teledermatology versus office-based visits varied significantly during three study periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. The secondary objective was to determine whether there are significant differences in the use of office-based dermatology versus teledermatology care across the following demographic subgroups: insurance type, race/ethnicity, age, and language during the same periods.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Graduate Medical Education Rounds Source Type: research