COVID-19: A catalyst for change in virtual health care utilization for persons with limb loss

Melissa A. Hewitt; Douglas G. Smith; Jeffrey T. Heckman; Paul F. Pasquina

doi:10.1002/pmrj.12605

COVID-19: A catalyst for change in virtual health care utilization for persons with limb loss

Melissa A. Hewitt^*, Douglas G. Smith, Jeffrey T. Heckman, Paul F. Pasquina

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The dramatic uptake of virtual care, or telehealth, utilization because of COVID-19 restrictions for persons with limb loss has led to a much greater understanding of this health care delivery method for this complex patient population. However, much is still unknown. Therefore, the authors provide a comprehensive literature review of existing evidence for virtual care delivery across the phases of amputation rehabilitation, as well as anecdotal evidence, to provide a platform for further discussion and development of research and innovative opportunities. Evidence reveals that virtual care serves as a complement to in-person health care for individuals with limb loss because it allows for increased accessibility to these services. The authors conclude that continued use of telehealth beyond the COVID-19 restrictions to optimize outcomes across the continuum of care for persons with limb loss is warranted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	637-646
Number of pages	10
Journal	PM and R
Volume	13
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.12605
State	Published - Jun 2021
Externally published	Yes

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