Effectiveness of Telemedicine vs Face-to-Face Consultation in Fighting COVID-19: Retrospective Cohort Study of Adult Patients With COVID-19 in a Primary Care Setting - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effectiveness of Telemedicine vs Face-to-Face Consultation in Fighting COVID-19: Retrospective Cohort Study of Adult Patients With COVID-19 in a Primary Care Setting

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  • Fangfang Jiao

  • Ka Ming Ho

  • Lapkin Chiang

  • Siu Hin Ko

  • Catherine Xiaorui Chen

  • May 14, 2026

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    The study compares hospitalization and severe complications in COVID-19 patients managed via telehealth versus in-person consultations.

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    Telehealth services were introduced in Hong Kong to improve access and reduce transmission risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Propensity score matching was used to balance characteristics between patients receiving telehealth and in-person care.

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    Previous studies on telehealth for COVID-19 have shown mixed results regarding effectiveness and patient outcomes.

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    The findings aim to inform future healthcare planning regarding the safety of telemedicine in managing infectious diseases.

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Effectiveness of Telemedicine vs Face-to-Face Consultation in Fighting COVID-19: Retrospective Cohort Study of Adult Patients With COVID-19 in a Primary Care Setting

  • by Fangfang Jiao, Ka Ming Ho, Lapkin Chiang, Siu Hin Ko, Catherine Xiaorui Chen

  • May 14, 2026

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