Open AccessA New Era: The Growth of Video-Based Visits for Remote Management of Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Author(s) -
Danielle Larson,
Ruth B. Schneider,
Tanya Simuni
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of parkinson's disease/journal of parkinson's disease (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.747
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1877-718X
pISSN - 1877-7171
DOI - 10.3233/jpd-202381
Subject(s) - telemedicine , reimbursement , pandemic , medicine , videoconferencing , telehealth , work (physics) , licensure , disease , medical emergency , covid-19 , health care , nursing , computer science , infectious disease (medical specialty) , multimedia , economic growth , mechanical engineering , pathology , engineering , economics
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the abrupt and rapid expansion of an alternative care model that embraces the use of video-based visits in the care of persons with Parkinson’s disease. Video-based visits not only eliminate the risk of infection but also reduce geography- and disability-related barriers to accessing specialist care. Research has established that they are feasible, acceptable to persons with Parkinson’s disease and patient-centered. In the Unites States, the relaxation of licensure requirements, adoption of reimbursement parity and investment in telemedicine infrastructure has enabled the rapid growth of video-based visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, we must turn our attention to ensuring that progress made in expanding access to video-based care is not lost and expanded worldwide. More work is needed to identify the optimal video-based care model, establish best practices, and ensure equitable access to care.