Telemedicine Infectious Diseases Consultations and Clinical Outcomes
Digital Care
Telemedicine Infectious Diseases Consultations and Clinical Outcomes
April 22, 2020
Telemedicine use is increasing in many specialties, but its impact on clinical outcomes in infectious diseases has not been systematically reviewed. We reviewed the current evidence for clinical effectiveness of telemedicine infectious diseases consultations, including outcomes of mortality, hospital readmission, antimicrobial use, cost, length of stay, adherence, and patient satisfaction.