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Investigating Patient Experience, Satisfaction, and Trust in an Integrated Virtual Care (IVC) Model: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Journal Ann Fam Med
Specialty Public Health
Date 2023 Mar 21
PMID 36944507
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Abstract

To improve access to primary care in underserved communities, we established a hybrid model of delivering team-based, comprehensive primary care using both in-person and virtual care options with family physician leadership. Using a cross-sectional online survey (n = 121), results showed high levels (90%) of patient satisfaction. Our findings suggest that a similar hybrid model for primary care delivery can provide levels of patient satisfaction comparable to traditional in-person models of primary care. This can be achieved regardless of whether patients had previously been attached to the same family physician before receiving care through the hybrid model. "Online First" article.

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