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 Period | Actual Numbers Reached during Pilot Period |
At least 40 referrers (physicians and nurse practitioners) registered as pilot users | 49 active referrers (PCPs) |
At least 10 medical specialties | 24 specialty services |
At least 150 eConsults sent by referrers during the pilot | 301 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.