Evaluation of Telehealth Use in Prenatal Care for Patient and Provider Satisfaction: A Step Toward Reducing Barriers to Care

Prenatal care in preparation for childbirth improves maternal-child outcomes. While prenatal care is essential for care of mother and baby, barriers exist to participation in the frequent face-to-face office visits with a provider for prenatal care. The costs associated with work disruptions, child care, and travel, and often long office waiting times, limit one ’s ability to fully engage in a meaningful and productive in prenatal visit. This pilot study evaluated patient and provider satisfaction with participation in prenatal care that includes telehealth visits.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research