Computer Based Medical Consults- An Observational Study

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Dr. Akshata Guhe, Dr. Shiril R Nagarkar, Dr. Komal Meshram , Dattu Hawale, Gauri Ajay Chaudhary

Abstract

BACKGROUND- Computer based medical consult are growing across the world rapidly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A computer-based expert system designed to support doctors in making clinical decisions on the best care for patients with infections. Telemedicine is contributing significantly to healthcare during the pandemic, and it is being used in a number of ways.


AIM: To classify a telecommunication medicine instrument that can be used to conduct technology-based patient consultations.


METHOD: An observational study was carried out to know the efficacy of computer based medical consults pre and post covid. 102 physicians and patients were involved in study. Then evaluated the pre and post covid use of computer-based consult and modes of communication and feedback was obtained.


DATA ANALYSIS PLAN AND METHOD: Data was recorded in excel word sheet.


Data analysis was performed in statistical software, INSTAT.


RESULT: 62 physicians out of 102 were using telecommunication.46 physicians were finding computer based medical consult efficient and satisfactory with only 15 patients were satisfied with the computer based medical consult.


CONCLUSION: The pandemic necessitates a greater emphasis on the personal significance and effectiveness of computer-assisted medical consultations.

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