Patients' perspectives and preferences toward telemedicine versus in-person visits: a mixed-methods study on 1226 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the fact that telemedicine can eliminate geographical and time limitations and offer the possibility of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases by sharing reliable information, many individuals still prefer to visit medical centers for in-person consultations. The aim of this study was to determine the level of acceptance of telemedicine compared to in-person visits, identify the perceived advantages of telemedicine over in-person visits, and to explore the reasons why patients choose either of these two types of visits.

Methods

We developed a questionnaire using the rational method. The questionnaire consisted of multiple-choice questions and one open-ended question. A total of 2059 patients were invited to participate in the study. Chi-square tes

SUBMITTER: Moulaei K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10647122 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature