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Telehealth finds acceptance among patients with CF, clinicians

Publish date:: November 19, 2020

Key clinical point: Key concerns about televisits for patients included lack of spirometry, microbiology testing.

Major finding: 77% of adults with cystic fibrosis reported high satisfaction with telehealth appointments.

Study details: Three surveys.

Disclosures: Mr. NeSmith, Dr. Giusti, and Dr. Perkins reported no relevant financial disclosures.

Citation:

NeSmith A et al. NACFC 2020, Abstracts 797, 799, 810.

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