A Pediatric Telemedicine Response to a Natural Disaster

• 2020

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• Joanne Murren-Boezem; Patricia Solo-Josephson; Cynthia Zettler-Greeley
PMID: 31549909DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2019.0100

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This study analyzed pediatric telemedicine services provided by Nemours CareConnect (NCC) when Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017. They conducted 262 telemedicine visits from September 8 to 16, with short wait and consultation times. Most visits were for respiratory issues, skin problems, fever, and gastrointestinal complaints. Patient satisfaction was high. This highlights the importance of integrating telemedicine into disaster preparedness plans for better support.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Natural Disasters; Pediatrics; Telemedicine; Cyclonic Storms

Institutions: Nemours Children's Health; American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); University of Central Florida

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