STUDY BASICS
Have you ever seen a physical medicine and rehabilitation health care provider over telemedicine? Are you over the age of 18? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at the University of Pittsburgh examining perceived pros and cons of telemedicine. The survey will last ten minutes and can be reached on any device that connects to the internet.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this research study is to understand perceptions of telemedicine in physical medicine and rehabilitation from physicians and patients. To assess these perceptions, we are conducting a survey study that will include patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. The survey will last ten minutes and can be reached on any device that connects to the internet.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- 18 years of age or older
- Used telemedicine to see a physical medicine and rehabilitation health care provider
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Online survey that will last 10 minutes
IRB: STUDY20120190A
- Perception of Telemedicine in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by Physicians and PatientsMEET THE RESEARCHER
Gwendolyn Sowa
Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, is a Professor and Chair of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Sowa’s research interests include low back pain, molecular biomarkers of low back pain, and mechanobiology of the intervertebral disc.