This is a prospective, randomized study designed to evaluate the effects of different initial postoperative follow-up modalities. Given the nature of the study, it is not possible for either the surgeons or the subjects to be blinded. Patients will be assigned to either group based on the last digit of their medical record number (MRN). Patients with an even-ending medical record number will be randomized to virtual visit/telemedicine, while patients with an odd-ending medical record number will be randomized to the office visit.
This study aims to evaluate the differences between two forms of postoperative follow-up with respect to patient satisfaction. The primary outcome will be patient satisfaction with their surgeon and with their overall experience. Following their second postoperative visit, the subjects will complete one electronic survey. The survey is designed to assess subject's overall satisfaction and satisfaction with their surgery. This survey is standardized and will be used by both groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
75
interactive live-video feed at home through EPIC
In person visit as per standard of care
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States
Change in patient satisfaction
Participant satisfaction will be measured by a electronic survey . At the conclusion of the in-person or virtual visit, participants will be provided instructions how to access the survey questions through the QR code if in-person and through a secure link if at home via telemedicine through EPIC.
Time frame: 3 month follow up visit
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