Virtual 'robot' ward rounds: older trauma patients' perceptions of inpatient virtual consultations.

Use of telemedicine has increased following the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; however, much of the literature is based in outpatient settings. There have also historically been concerns about the efficacy of telemedicine in older patients. This service evaluation implemented virtual consultations into the ward-round setting, using a 'robot' device.