Telemedicine (Virtual Clinic) Effectively Delivers the Required Healthcare Service for Pediatric Ambulatory Surgical Patients During the Current Era of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Descriptive Study

Comparative study demonstrates telemedicine effectively improved access to pediatric surgical care during COVID-19, achieving 94% attendance versus 39% for in-person visits. Virtual consultations reduced wait times from 30-180 days to 6-15 days while maintaining similar encounter duration and increasing patient satisfaction from 63% to 92%, particularly benefiting rural populations.