Lockdown lessons: The virtual cleft multidisciplinary clinic

Armstrong, Alexander; Sibley, Jane; Phippen, Ginette; Popat, Sandip; Pal, Raj Kumar; Kini, Usha; Hotton, Matthew; Kidner, Giles; Thorburn, T G; Swan, Marc C.

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2021.05.009

Cited by 2 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 3 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…However, patients' view on telemedicine is not investigated locally. Internationally, patients expressed their satisfaction with the virtual clinic; an example for this is the Cleft Team experience reported by Armstrong et al 19 Likewise, another study on pediatric plastic surgery patients reported the families' experience with telemedicine in postoperative follow-up as "extremely positive." 20…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Plastic Surgery in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Role of Telemedicine

Mrad

Kattan

Fardan

et al. 2022

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Internationally, telemedicine is finding its way into common day plastic surgery practice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, no data about its practice in the Gulf region are available to date. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional survey-based study that was sent online to the plastic surgeons practicing in the Gulf region. The study aimed to look into the integration of telemedicine into the practice and the surgeons’ attitude and future vision about it. Participation was voluntary, and confidentiality was preserved. Results: A total of 229 plastic surgeons enrolled in this study in mid-2020. There were 192 male participants (83.8%) and 37 female participants (16.2%). Of these, 99 (43.2%) practiced in Saudi Arabia, 85 (37.1%) in the United Arab Emirates, 24 (10.5%) in Oman, 18 (7.9%) in Kuwait, and three (1.3%) in Bahrain. In total, 85 (37.1%) used telemedicine during lockdown, and 144 (62.9%) thought that its usage will remain beneficial in the future. There was no significant difference in practicing telemedicine in different plastic surgery subspecialties, varying level of experience, and country of practice. Among those who used virtual consultations, 62 (72.9%) did not charge for consultation fees. Conclusion: The tendency toward telemedicine integration in plastic surgery practice is growing worldwide, especially after COVID-19. Its limitations are outweighed by its advantages and, with time, many of these will be bypassed. New innovations driven by advancement in technology will further embed telemedicine into the practice.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Plastic Surgery in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Role of Telemedicine

Mrad

Kattan

Fardan

et al. 2022

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“… 3 , 35 Issues with delivering CL/P care online also include difficulties with speech assessments due to sound and image quality and maintenance of orthodontic treatment. 9 Similarly, and given the conflicting emotions parents often experience around the time of the primary surgery, 36 it would not be an ideal prospect for parents to only meet their child's surgeon on the day of the surgery. Overall, a hybrid approach may be most appropriate in future, with a return to in-person support when it is safe to do so, while keeping an online platform open for appointments and events where it is appropriate and/or preferred.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This meant that appointments were either canceled or had to be conducted via videoconferencing or telemedicine platforms, including within CL/P services (World Health Organization, 2020). 9 Across private settings, capacity was also vastly reduced as a result of an agreement reached between NHS England and the Independent Healthcare Providers Network, such that even private beds and resources would be allocated to Covid-19 patients where needed. 10 The impact of Covid-19 reached beyond health care services and into the work of charitable organizations.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Cleft Lip and Palate Service Delivery for New Families in the United Kingdom: Medical and Community Service Provider Perspectives

McWilliams

Costa

Blighe

et al. 2022

The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objectives Professionals in the United Kingdom providing care to new families affected by cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) had to adapt to ensure families’ needs were met during a time of uncertainty due to Covid-19. The aims of this study were to explore the impacts of the pandemic on CL/P care provision for new families from the perspectives of professionals working in medical and community settings along with any personal impact on professionals and their reflections on the future of CL/P care. Design Semistructured interviews (n = 27) were completed about experiences from March 2020 to October 2020 with consultant cleft surgeons (n = 15), lead clinical nurse specialists (n = 8), and staff working at the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (n = 4). Transcripts were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results Three themes were identified: (1) the impact of Covid-19 on the provision of cleft care in the United Kingdom, including working conditions, delays to treatment, and Covid-19 policies; (2) the impact of the pandemic on professionals’ mental health, including personal distress and concerns about Covid-19 exposure; and (3) reflections on the future of CL/P care, whereby professionals expressed both hope and concern about the Covid-19 recovery effort. Conclusions The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has impacted CL/P service delivery for new families significantly, warranting recommendations for cohesive psychological support for families in addition to a safe and resourced recovery effort. Support for professionals is also suggested, following existing evidence-based models for providers’ needs that address the difficulties of working throughout challenging times.

show abstract

Lockdown lessons: The virtual cleft multidisciplinary clinic

Cited by 2 publications

References 3 publications

Plastic Surgery in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Role of Telemedicine

Plastic Surgery in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Role of Telemedicine

The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Cleft Lip and Palate Service Delivery for New Families in the United Kingdom: Medical and Community Service Provider Perspectives

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About