Table 1.

Comparison of the Adoption Targets Assigned by Leadership Teams for the SEAMO eConsult Service Pilot Period (February 1, 2017 to June 15, 2017) and the Actual Numbers Achieved by the Service during This Period

Adoption Targets Assigned by Leadership Teams for Pilot PeriodActual Numbers Reached during Pilot Period
At least 40 referrers (physicians and nurse practitioners) registered as pilot users49 active referrers (PCPs)
At least 10 medical specialties24 specialty services
At least 150 eConsults sent by referrers during the pilot301 eConsults sent
263 eConsults completed/closed
249 close-out surveys completed
Top 10 priorities identified by SEAMO:Top 10 most requested specialties:
    1. Gastroenterology    1. Dermatology (20%)
    2. Ear, Nose, Throat    2. Cardiology (9%)
    3. Cardiology    3. Gastroenterology (9%)
    4. Urology    4. Endocrinology (7%)
    5. Neurology    5. Neurology (7%)
    6. Psychiatry    6. Hematology (7%)
    7. Obstetrics/Gynecology,    7. Obstetrics/Gynecology (6%)
    8. Dermatology    8. Pediatrics (5%)
    9. Orthopedic Surgery    9. Ear, Nose, Throat (4%)
    10. Including rural site    10. Orthopedic Surgery (4%)
  • SEAMO, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization; PCPs, primary care providers.