Understanding how telemedicine affects outpatient care
Evaluating the Impact of Telemedicine on Ambulatory Care
This study is looking at how using telemedicine, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, affects your healthcare experience, including access, quality, and costs, so we can understand what works well and what challenges people face when getting care from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993117 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of telemedicine on outpatient care, particularly in the context of the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to gather empirical data on how telemedicine influences healthcare access, quality, and costs for patients. By analyzing the experiences of patients and providers, the study seeks to identify barriers to telemedicine use and its impact on clinical outcomes, such as hospital admission rates. The findings will inform future telemedicine policies to ensure equitable access and effective care delivery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Medicare beneficiaries who have utilized telemedicine services for their outpatient care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to telemedicine services or who prefer in-person visits may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved telemedicine policies that enhance patient access to care and potentially improve health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results regarding the effectiveness of telemedicine, but this study aims to fill significant gaps in understanding its broader impact.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, Michael Patrick — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Thompson, Michael Patrick
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.