Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T1 |
0-69 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Telemedicine comes of age during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): |
T2 |
70-119 |
Sentence |
denotes |
An international survey of oculoplastic surgeons. |
T3 |
120-128 |
Sentence |
denotes |
PURPOSE: |
T4 |
129-246 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an ongoing healthcare crisis that continues its worldwide spread. |
T5 |
247-321 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Ophthalmologists are at high risk of acquiring and transmitting the virus. |
T6 |
322-414 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Telemedicine platforms have evolved and may play an important role in attenuating this risk. |
T7 |
415-531 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For patients, these platforms provide the possibility of clinic consultation without the concerns of a clinic visit. |
T8 |
532-651 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We aimed to assess the utilization of telemedicine by oculoplastics specialists worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
T9 |
652-660 |
Sentence |
denotes |
METHODS: |
T10 |
661-746 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A 13-item survey was distributed internationally to practicing oculoplastic surgeons. |
T11 |
747-852 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Collected data included demographics, clinical practice variables and perceptions regarding telemedicine. |
T12 |
853-982 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Significance of associations and single survey items was evaluated by Chi-squared and z-score of proportions tests, respectively. |
T13 |
983-991 |
Sentence |
denotes |
RESULTS: |
T14 |
992-1241 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The questionnaire was completed by 70 oculoplastic surgeons (54.3% male, mean age 47.3 years, median experience 10 years) from eight countries, practicing in various clinical settings (50.0% hospitals, 45.7% private clinics, 4.3% community clinics). |
T15 |
1242-1463 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Most respondents reported telemedicine to be an effective tool for oculoplastic consultations (67.1%, p = 0.004), while only 12.8% (p < 0.00001) had incorporated this modality into clinical practice prior to the pandemic. |
T16 |
1464-1594 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Even though a vast majority (98.6%) of participants had limited outpatient activity, most (55.7%) felt unprotected from the virus. |
T17 |
1595-1757 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Telemedicine had been incorporated by 70.5% (p = 0.001) of respondents during the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas most (57.1%) predicted continued use of the modality. |
T18 |
1758-1769 |
Sentence |
denotes |
CONCLUSION: |
T19 |
1770-1908 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Telemedicine can be effectively and rapidly incorporated into the clinical practice of oculoplastic surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
T20 |
1909-1999 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Further research into the most effective utilization of these platforms appears warranted. |