Telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany: Results from three nationally representative surveys on use, attitudes and barriers among adults affected by depression.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a reduction in face-to-face consultations, resulting in significant limitations in healthcare for individuals with depression. To ensure safe and adequate care, e-health services, such as telemedicine, gained a more prominent role. Governments have eased restrictions on the use of telemedicine, enabling healthcare professionals to increasingly offer video and telephone consultations.

Objective

This study examines, 1) possible changes over the course of the pandemic in reported use of video and telephone consultations and intended future use of video consultations with healthcare professionals among adults with diagnosed depression; 2) their attitudes towards video and telephone consultations and perceived barriers towards u

SUBMITTER: von der Groeben S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10114311 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature