• Yasemin Denkboy Ongen, Erdal Eren, Kadriye Cansu Sahin, Meltem Buhur Pirimoglu, Halil Saglam, and Omer Tarim.
• Bursa Uludag University, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa, Turkey. ydenkboyongen@uludag.edu.tr.
• Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Jun 1; 191 (3): 985990985-990.

BackgroundThe coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the routine follow-up of patients with chronic illnesses. In this study, we aim to share our experience of telemedicine in our pediatric endocrinology clinic during the pandemic.MethodsWe were able to continue caring for children with endocrine disorders using various communication methods such as e-mail and e-message.ResultsA total of 267 patients received telemedicine care over the course of 608 contacts. The number of hospital visits and physical contact was effectively reduced to help protect against the COVID-19 infection. The patients were supported in terms of receiving their prescriptions and patient education also continued. No complications were observed.ConclusionThe advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine were discussed and consequently, we propose that telemedicine can be utilized to maintain and continue the care of children with endocrine disorders during and even after the pandemic. Further studies are needed to standardize this method for general use.© 2021. Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

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