Addressing rural and remote access disparities for patients with inflammatory arthritis through video ‐conferencing and innovative inter‐professional care models

ConclusionsWe found no evidence of a difference in effectiveness between inter‐professional video‐conferencing and traditional rheumatology clinic for both the provision of effective follow‐up care and patient satisfaction for established RA patients. High dropout rates reinforce the need for consultation with patients' needs and preferences in developing models of care. While use of video‐conferencing/telehealth technologies may be a distinct advantage for some patients, there may be loss of travel‐related auxiliary benefits for others.

Source: Musculoskeletal Care - October 2, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Regina Taylor ‐Gjevre, Bindu Nair, Brenna Bath, Udoka Okpalauwaekwe, Meenu Sharma, Erika Penz, Catherine Trask, Samuel Alan Stewart Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research