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. 2021 May 24;267:274–283. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.05.019

Table 3.

The perceived barriers for implementing synchronous telemedicine appointments into pediatric surgery before and after COVID-19.

What issues do you see with trying to use video appointments within your practice?
Pre-COVID N (%) Post-COVID N (%) P
 None 1 (2.7) 3 (8.3) 0.36
 Insurance (Compensation) 25 (67.6) 20 (55.6) 0.29
 Staffing 8 (21.6) 8 (22.2) 0.95
 Workflow Disruption 21 (56.8) 21 (58.3) 0.89
 Cost 3 (8.1) 0 (0) 0.24
 Patient Satisfaction 16 (43.2) 8 (22.2) 0.06
 PCP Satisfaction 7 (18.9) 0 (0) 0.01
 Surgeon Satisfaction 18 (48.7) 9 (25) 0.04
 Inaccurate Diagnoses 17 (46) 9 (25) 0.06
 Inability to Provide Appropriate Treatment Not asked 13 (36.1) —-
 Other 8 (21.6) 8 (22.2) 0.95