@article{Lee_J-2021_145362,
title = {The use of telehealth during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in oral and maxillofacial surgery: A qualitative analysis},
author = {Lee, J. and Park, J. and Wang, K. and Feng, B. and Tennant, M. and Kruger, E.},
month = {dec},
year = {2021},
abstract = {Introduction: Telehealth usage increased especially in the coronavirus pandemic. Objective: To determine whether oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) believe that telehealth is an adequate substitute for in-person consultations. Methods: OMS were interviewed. These were transcribed and themes and subthemes coded. Quotes were selected to create narratives about themes and subthemes and a frequency table generated. Results: 20 OMS were interviewed. There were 200 positive, 215 negative, 9 neutral and 256 unstated comments. Major themes were diagnosis, accessibility, patient-centred care, technology and finances. 34 sub-themes were identified. OMS were most satisfied with accessibility and most dissatisfied with diagnosis. Conclusion: OMS had mixed opinions regarding telehealth. While it can improve access, the technology, interventional capacity and diagnostic ability are limited. Face-to-face was preferred. Further studies are required to improve telehealth.},
volume = {22},
issue = {4},
journal = {EAI Endorsed Transactions on Scalable Information Systems},
publisher = {European Union Digital Library},
url = {https://doi.org/10.4108/eai.2-12-2021.172361},
}
