Perceptions and Use of Telehealth Among Diverse Communities: Multisite Community-Engaged Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telehealth has been increasingly adopted by health care systems since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although telehealth may provide convenience for patients and clinicians, there are several barriers to accessing it and using it effectively to provide high-quality patient care.

Objective

This study was part of a larger multisite community-engaged study conducted to understand the impact of COVID-19 on diverse communities. The work described here explored the perceptions of and experience with telehealth use among diverse and underserved community members during COVID-19.

Methods

We used mixed methods across three regions in the United States (Midwest, Arizona, and Florida) from January to November 2021. We promoted our study through social media and c

SUBMITTER: Barwise A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10057900 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature