2021
Use of Telehealth by Surgical Specialties During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chao G, Li K, Zhu Z, McCullough J, Thompson M, Claflin J, Fliegner M, Steppe E, Ryan A, Ellimoottil C. Use of Telehealth by Surgical Specialties During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2021, 76: 410-412. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000767224.19385.74.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Convergent Mixed Methods Exploration of Telehealth in Bariatric Surgery: Maximizing Provider Resources and Access
Chao GF, Ehlers AP, Ellimoottil C, Varban OA, Dimick JB, Telem DA. Convergent Mixed Methods Exploration of Telehealth in Bariatric Surgery: Maximizing Provider Resources and Access. Obesity Surgery 2020, 31: 1877-1881. PMID: 33111249, PMCID: PMC7591243, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05059-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgery processBariatric surgery programHealthcare resource utilizationCare delivery modalitiesSelf-reported weightSurgery processSurgery visitsUS healthcare systemBariatric surgeryTelehealth visitsTelehealth useSurgery programTelehealth implementationShow ratesProvider perspectivesHealthcare systemTelehealthDelivery modalitiesPrior yearVisitsInsurance providersCoverage decisionsMixed methods explorationPatientsSurgery