Patient Satisfaction and Recommendations for Delivering a Group-Based Intensive Outpatient Program via Telemental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Although group-based intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are a level of care commonly utilized by adults with serious mental illness (SMI), few studies have examined the acceptability of group-based IOPs that required rapid transition to a telemental health (TMH) format during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate patient satisfaction and future recommendations for a group-based IOP that was transitioned to a TMH format during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A 17-item patient satisfaction questionnaire was completed by patients at discharge and covered three areas: IOP TMH satisfaction, future recommendations, and video technology challenges. Descriptive and content analyses were conducted for the quantitative and open-ended questions respectively. RESULTS A total of 76 patients completed the program in 2020. A subset of patients (N = 40) responded to the survey at program discharge. Results indicated that patients were satisfied overall with the TMH program format. 50% of the patients preferred the program continue offering the TMH format and the rest preferred returning back to in person after the pandemic. Patients indicated the elements of the program that they found most valuable and provided recommendations for future program improvement. CONCLUSIONS Overall, adults with SMI reported high satisfaction with the group-based IOP delivered via TMH. Healthcare systems may want to consider offering both TMH and in-person formats regardless of the state of the pandemic. Patients’ feedback on future improvements should be considered to help ensure long-term success.

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Patient Satisfaction and Recommendations for Delivering a Group-Based Intensive Outpatient Program via Telemental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)

JMIR Mental Health ◽

10.2196/30204 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Michelle K Skime ◽

Ajeng J Puspitasari ◽

Melanie T Gentry ◽

Dagoberto Heredia Jr ◽

Craig N Sawchuk ◽

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Keyword(s):

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Telemental Health ◽

Outpatient Program ◽

Intensive Outpatient Program ◽

Intensive Outpatient

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Long-term follow-up after laser vision correction in physicians: quality of life and patient satisfaction.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.718293989.793492928 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Karl Stonecipher

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Vision Correction ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Laser Vision

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Long-term outcomes after penile prosthesis placement for the Management of Erectile Dysfunction: a single-Centre experience

Basic and Clinical Andrology ◽

10.1186/s12610-021-00123-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Valentine Frydman ◽

Ugo Pinar ◽

Maher Abdessater ◽

William Akakpo ◽

Pietro Grande ◽

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Keyword(s):

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Erectile Dysfunction ◽

Penile Prosthesis ◽

Perioperative Outcomes ◽

Single Centre ◽

Satisfactory Outcome ◽

Single Centre Experience ◽

Life Threatening ◽

Few Data

Abstract Background Penile prothesis (PP) is the gold-standard treatment of drug-refractory erectile dysfunction (ED). While postoperative outcomes have been widely described in the literature, there are few data about patient satisfaction and intraoperative events. We aimed to assess long-term patient satisfaction and perioperative outcomes after PP implantation in a single-centre cohort of unselected patients using validated scales. Results A total of 130 patients received a PP (median age: 62.5 years [IQR: 58–69]; median International Index of Erectile Function (IEEF-5) score: 6 [IQR: 5–7]). Median follow-up was 6.3 years [IQR: 4–9.4]. Thirty-two (24.6%) patients underwent surgical revision, of which 20 were PP removals (15.4%). Global PP survival rate was 84.6% and previous PP placement was a risk factor for PP removal (p = 0.02). There were six (4.6%) non-life-threatening intraoperative events including two which resulted in non-placement of a PP (1.5%). EAUiaic grade was 0 for 124 procedures (95.4%), 1 for four procedures (3.1%) and 2 for two procedures (1.5%). Of patients who still had their PP at the end of the study, 91 (80.5%) expressed satisfaction. Conclusions PP implantation is a last-resort treatment for ED with a satisfactory outcome. PPs are well accepted by patients.

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Pilot outcomes from a multidisciplinary telehealth versus in‐person intensive outpatient program for eating disorders during versus before the Covid‐19 pandemic

International Journal of Eating Disorders ◽

10.1002/eat.23579 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Cheri A. Levinson ◽

Samantha P. Spoor ◽

Ani C. Keshishian ◽

Alexandria Pruitt

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Outpatient Program ◽

Intensive Outpatient Program ◽

Intensive Outpatient

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Hybrid treatment of fibroadipose vascular anomaly: A case report

Open Medicine ◽

10.1515/med-2020-0228 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 890-897

Author(s):

Francesco Stillo ◽

Federica Ruggiero ◽

Antonio De Fiores ◽

Rita Compagna ◽

Bruno Amato

Keyword(s):

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Vascular Anomaly ◽

Rare Type ◽

Complete Excision ◽

Hybrid Treatment ◽

Constant Pain ◽

Additional Surgery ◽

Ethanol Embolization

AbstractBackgroundFirst identified in 2014, fibroadipose vascular anomaly (FAVA) is a very rare type of venous and lymphatic malformation. Marked by tough fibrofatty tissue in the extremities overtaking portions of the muscles, it is associated with constant pain and contracture of the affected extremity. There is a paucity of literature, and no guidelines on treatment procedure are available. This case highlights the role of hybrid treatment with primary ethanol percutaneous ethanol embolization and additional surgery for radicality in excision of FAVA lesions.Case summaryA 9-year-old girl with FAVA underwent the hybrid treatment. The achievements of complete excision, clinical response, and patient satisfaction in long-term follow-up were assessed. Following the hybrid treatment, the patient experienced significant improvement in pain. Concurrent symptoms of physical limitation, leg swelling, and skin hyperesthesia also improved. The clinical benefit, supported by postoperative physiotherapy, was well stabilized at 6-month follow-up, resulting in complete patient satisfaction at 12- and 36-month follow-ups. No major complications were encountered.ConclusionEthanol embolization plus surgery is a safe, effective, and long-term hybrid treatment of symptomatic FAVA lesions.

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COVD-26. TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS IN NEURO-ONCOLOGY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: LEVELS OF PATIENT SATISFACTION AND COMPARISON WITH TRADITIONAL FACE-TO-FACE CONSULTATIONS

Neuro-Oncology ◽

10.1093/neuonc/noaa215.107 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. ii26-ii26

Author(s):

Emma Toman ◽

Claire Goddard ◽

Frederick Berki ◽

William Garratt ◽

Teresa Scott ◽

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Keyword(s):

Patient Satisfaction ◽

University Hospitals ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽

Telephone Consultation ◽

Exact Test ◽

Face To Face ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Face ◽

The University

Abstract INTRODUCTION Controversy exists as to whether telephone clinics are appropriate in neurosurgical-oncology. The COVID-19 pandemic forced neuro-oncology services worldwide to re-design and at the University Hospitals Birmingham UK, telephone clinics were quickly implemented in select patients to limit numbers of patients attending hospital. It was important to determine how these changes were perceived by patients. METHODS A 20-question patient satisfaction questionnaire was distributed to patients who attended neuro-oncology clinic in person (“face-to-face”), or via the telephone. Fisher’s exact test was used to determine significance, which was set at p< 0.05. RESULTS Eighty questionnaires were distributed between June 2020 and August 2020. Overall, 50% (n=40) of patients returned the questionnaire, 50% (n=23) of face-to-face and 50% (n=17) telephone patients. Of those who received telephone consultations, 88% (n=15) felt the consultation was convenient, 88% (n=15) were satisfied with their consultation and 18% (n=3) felt they would have preferred to have a face-to-face appointment. Of those who attended clinic in person, 96% (n=22) felt their consultation was convenient, 100% (n=23) were satisfied with their consultation and 13% (n=3) would have preferred a telephone consultation. Within the face-to-face clinic attendees, only 13% (n=3) were concerned regarding the COVID risk associated with attending hospital. There was no significant difference in patient convenience or satisfaction (p=0.565 and p=0.174 respectively) between face-to-face and telephone clinics. There was no significant difference in whether patients would’ve preferred the alternative method of consultation (p > 0.999). CONCLUSION Our study suggests that careful patient selection for neuro-oncology telephone clinic is not inferior to face-to-face clinic. Telephone clinic during COVID-19 pandemic proved to be convenient, safe and effective. This global health crisis has transformed telephone neuro-oncology consultations from an experimental innovation into established practice and should be continued beyond the pandemic in select cases.

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