Everybody hurts sometimes: perceptions of benefits and barriers in telemedical consultations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shifts in the age structure, rising needs of care and support, and a lack of (in)formal caregivers require innovative solutions to relieve the whole healthcare system. Applying digital approaches, such as telemedicine, has the potential to support people in need of care, to relieve caregivers in families and professional environments, and to assist medical professionals in their working everyday life: e.g., using telemedicine for acute consultations could contribute to avoid hospitalizations of older people, whereas consultations with the general practitioner could reduce efforts and relive medical personnel. Beyond technical opportunities and potential, the acceptance of future users represents a prerequisite for a sustainable adoption of such innovative approaches, e

SUBMITTER: Rohowsky A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10399594 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature