Accuracy of Telephone‐Based Follow‐Up in Identifying Critical Events in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Receiving Standard of Care

Key Points

• To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of telephone consultations in identifying critical events in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
• Physician-initiated telephone consultations were conducted.
• Children with DMD were followed up via phone calls.
• Assessments were made to determine the need for face-to-face consultations.
• Telephone consultations showed acceptable diagnostic accuracy.
• Critical events requiring in-person consultations were successfully identified.