Table 4.
Comparison of Pain Scores, Visit Times, Travel Times, Distances, and Patient Satisfaction Between Telemedicine Visits and Conventional In-Clinic Visits
| Variables | Visit 1 Telemedicine | Visit 2 In-Clinic | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPRS, mean (SD) | 2 (1) | 2.0 (2) | .33 |
| Visit time, min | |||
| Mean (range) | 7 (4–17) | 38 (14–87) | <.05 |
| Travel time, min round trip | |||
| Mean (range) | 0 | 85 (14–308) | <.05 |
| Travel distance, mean miles round trip | |||
| Mean (range) | 0 | 60 (5–304) | <.05 |
| Satisfaction with visit, 0–10 Likert scale | |||
| Mean (range) | 9.9 (8–10) | 9.5 (3–10) | <.05 |
Bold indicates statistical significance (P < .05).