Telematic attention in a neuropediatrics consultation during the COVID-19 alarm state. Cross-sectional study and satisfaction survey

J Healthc Qual Res. 2022 May 23:S2603-6479(22)00047-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2022.05.004. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Crisis caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus limit face-to-face consultation to the minimum necessary, this was a change toward telephone activity.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the experience of a neuropediatric consultation, INRPC, and satisfaction survey with the telephone consultation during COVID-19 crisis.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Observational, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study of healthcare activity, as well as user satisfaction, during the State of Alarm in a neuropediatric consultation in a regional referral hospital. To measure satisfaction, a survey is conducted with parents and guardians.

RESULTS: 416 children were attended by telephone. Most frequent diagnoses: neurodevelopmental disorder (27.8%), isolated ADD/ADHD (26.8%), and epilepsy (9.2%). 32.2% responded to the survey: 66.6% prior satisfaction. Global satisfaction with telephone consultation 59.9%; 77% would return to make the telephone consultation.

CONCLUSIONS: User satisfaction with the telephone consultation, in a crisis situation, is similar to that perceived with the face-to-face consultation. 32% respond to the survey, and 60% are satisfied.

PMID:35739039 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhqr.2022.05.004