Patients (n) | 50 | ||
Male Gender (%) | 35 (70%) | ||
Age-years (av ± sd) | 52.8 ± 14 | ||
(min-max) | (18 - 84) | ||
Level of Schooling | None | 5 (10%) | |
Elementary school | 16 (32%) | ||
High school | 24 (48%) | ||
University degree | 5 (10%) | ||
Number of diagnoses performed by video and in-person | |||
Diagnosis rate | Video consultation | In-person | |
1) Diagnoses/patient | 38 | 37 | |
2) Diagnoses/patient | 12 | 12 | |
3) Diagnoses/patient | 0 | 3 | |
Total (diagnoses/group) | 62 | 64 | |
Diagnosis match rates | |||
Complete match | 39 (78%) | ||
Partial match | 7 (14%) | ||
No match | 4 (8%) | ||
Comparison of medical decisions taken during video and in-person consultations | |||
| Video consultation | In-person | p-value |
Guidance on behavior, hygiene or diet n (%) | 22 (44%) | 41 (82%) | 0.00008 |
Complementary tests requested n (%) | 16 (32%) | 35 (70%) | 0.0001 |
Prescription of medication n (%) | 10 (20%) | 15 (30%) | 0.24 |