The Journal of Pediatrics: Impact of Telemedicine on Access to Care for Rural Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth
A study conducted by researchers from University of Virginia, UVA Health, and the University of Southern California found that telehealth was associated with lower no-show rates for healthcare visits among transgender and gender-diverse youth in rural areas. The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of EMR data from a clinic serving transgender and gender-diverse adolescents and young adults. Overall, the no-show rate for the 17,928 patient encounters was 10.9 percent. However, telehealth visits had a no-show rate of only 5.4 percent. The study aligns with prior research showing that telehealth supports health care access for transgender and gender-diverse youth.
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