Table 2.
Multivariable Robust Poisson regression on vitals and orders placed in telehealth vs in-person visits during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
| Outcome | Telehealth visits N (%) | In-person N (%) | Adjusted rate ratio for telehealth vs in-person visits (95% CI)* | Adjusted P values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure | 563 (12.8%) | 17,053 (96.0%) | 0.13 (0.12, 0.15) | <.001 |
| New medication order | 1,386 (31.6%) | 7,935 (44.6%) | 0.70 (0.67, 0.74) | <.001 |
| Medication refill order | 564 (12.9%) | 2,764 (15.6%) | 0.84 (0.77, 0.91) | <.001 |
| Lab order | 259 (5.9%) | 3,869 (21.8%) | 0.27 (0.24, 0.31) | <.001 |
| ECG | 190 (4.3%) | 5,579 (31.4%) | 0.13 (0.11, 0.15) | <.001 |
| Echo | 319 (7.3%) | 1,737 (9.8%) | 0.71 (0.64, 0.80) | <.001 |
| Left heart cath | 20 (0.5%) | 148 (0.8%) | 0.54 (0.34, 0.85) | .01 |
| Stress test | 192 (4.4%) | 1,174 (6.6%) | 0.62 (0.54, 0.72) | <.001 |
| ED/Hosp within 30 days | 172 (3.9%) | 946 (5.3%) | 0.76 (0.65, 0.89) | .001 |
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Adjusted for age, sex, race, and insurance status.