Appropriate Telemedicine Utilization in Spine Surgery: Results From a Delphi Study

Conclusion. Although telemedicine was initially introduced out of necessity, this technology most likely will remain due to evidence of high patient satisfaction and significant cost savings. This study was able to provide a framework for appropriate telemedicine utilization in spine surgery from a panel of experts. However, several questions remain for future research, such as whether or not an in-person consultation is necessary prior to surgery and which physical exam maneuvers are appropriate for telemedicine. Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH Source Type: research