학술논문
The Impact of Telemedicine on Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the COVID-19 Era.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Gierek M; Dr Sakiel Center for Burns Treatment, Jana Pawła II Street 2, 41-100 Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland.; Kitala D; Dr Sakiel Center for Burns Treatment, Jana Pawła II Street 2, 41-100 Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland.; Łabuś W; Dr Sakiel Center for Burns Treatment, Jana Pawła II Street 2, 41-100 Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland.; Glik J; Dr Sakiel Center for Burns Treatment, Jana Pawła II Street 2, 41-100 Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland.; Department of Organisation of Chronic Wound Healing, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland.; Szyluk K; Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.; District Hospital of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bytomska 62 Street, 41-940 Piekary Slaskie, Poland.; Pietrauszka K; Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Francuska Street, 40-027 Katowice, Poland.; Bergler-Czop B; Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Francuska Street, 40-027 Katowice, Poland.; Niemiec P; Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Medykow Street 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.
Source
Publisher: MDPI AG Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101666525 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2227-9032 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22279032 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Healthcare (Basel) Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2227-9032
Abstract
(1) Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. It is characterized by the transformation of normal skin into skin with abscesses, nodules, tunnels, and scars. The most commonly affected areas are the armpits, groins, buttocks, and subscapular area. Patients with HS require constant care under the supervision of the outpatient clinic. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consultations have been introduced in the form of telemedicine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the availability of HS treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic and to assess patient satisfaction, problems with access to medical care, and the impact of the pandemic on the course of the disease. (2) Methods: An internet survey with an anonymous questionnaire was used to assess the effectiveness of telemedicine consultations. The survey consisted of 25 closed questions, and responses were kept fully anonymous. (3) Results: Most respondents reported minor problems with accessing specialized HS medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic (n = 25, 35.71%). However, 35.71% (n = 25) of them reported major problems with appointments for specialized ambulatory treatment during the last few months of the pandemic, mainly due to delayed appointments. Almost half of the respondents had been diagnosed with COVID-19 (n = 34, 48.57%), and 58.57% (n = 41) of respondents did not see a correlation between COVID-19 infection and HS progression. (4) Conclusions: Our study showed that the pandemic significantly limited access to medical advice, and patients with hidradenitis suppurativa prefer standard consultations.