Kelsey L Spear1, Peggy Auinger2, Richard Simone3, E Ray Dorsey2, Jessica Francis2. 1. Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, North Chicago, IL, USA. 2. Center for Health + Technology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA. 3. Simone Consulting Services, Silicon Valley, CA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Telemedicine is increasingly used for Parkinson disease, but the perspectives of persons with Parkinson disease have not been systematically assessed. METHODS: We therefore conducted a national online survey, and 781 individuals with Parkinson disease responded. RESULTS: Of these, 76% indicated high interest, and 29% reported prior telemedicine experience. The top advantages included access to specialists (62%), convenience (60%), and time savings (59%). The most common disadvantages were the lack of hands-on care (69%), lack of intimacy (43%), and technical difficulties (37%). CONCLUSIONS: In this non-representative sample, interest in telemedicine was high but tempered by the concern for loss of high touch care.
BACKGROUND: Telemedicine is increasingly used for Parkinson disease, but the perspectives of persons with Parkinson disease have not been systematically assessed. METHODS: We therefore conducted a national online survey, and 781 individuals with Parkinson disease responded. RESULTS: Of these, 76% indicated high interest, and 29% reported prior telemedicine experience. The top advantages included access to specialists (62%), convenience (60%), and time savings (59%). The most common disadvantages were the lack of hands-on care (69%), lack of intimacy (43%), and technical difficulties (37%). CONCLUSIONS: In this non-representative sample, interest in telemedicine was high but tempered by the concern for loss of high touch care.
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Movement disorders; Parkinson disease; telehealth; telemedicine
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