Table 2.
Characteristics of patients in face-to-face visits, August 2013 to December 2014
| Patient characteristics | Patients (N = 81)a |
|---|---|
| Mean age, years (SD) | 45 (13) |
| Sex | |
| Men | 27 (33) |
| Women | 54 (67) |
| Specialty department visited | |
| Allergy/Immunology Services available for asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, chronic sinusitis, urticaria |
1 (1) |
| Cardiology Services available for echocardiograms, Holter monitor, event monitor, treadmill, and nuclear treadmill |
17 (21) |
| Dermatology Services available for acute and chronic disorders of the skin, nails, and hair |
3 (4) |
| Endocrinology Services available for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, medication adjustment recommendations for diabetes Types 1 and 2, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, low testosterone levels |
0 (0) |
| Gastroenterology Services available for select symptomatic and diagnostic colonoscopies |
45 (56) |
| Ophthalmology Services available for cataract evaluation and removal, severe conjunctivitis unresponsive to treatment, severe dry eyes, and pterygium |
13 (16) |
| Pulmonology Services available for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
0 (0) |
| Rheumatology Services available for gout | 2 (2) |
| Interpreter service used during visit | |
| Yes | 51 (63) |
| No | 30 (37) |
| Home safety net | |
| Clinica Family Health Services: Site 1 | 59 (73) |
| Metro Community Provider Network: Site 2 | 17 (21) |
| Salud Family Health Centers: Site 3 | 5 (6) |
a
Data are presented as no. (%) unless otherwise indicated.
SD = standard deviation.