Data protection concerns are a statistically significant reason for refusal: Exploratory study of the patient perspective on telemedicine services based on 735 gynecological surgery patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Internet-based healthcare is a crucial facet of telemedicine. Here, we examine telemedicine methods in perioperative care for gynecological surgery from a patient's perspective. We aim to understand the patients' needs during perioperative gynecological care and suggest how to optimize telemedicine services based on these insights.

Methods

The data were gathered via self-report questionnaires from patients who came in for preparatory consultations for gynecological surgery from May to November 2022. This process involved questioning 735 women about their past usage of internet-based services, personal information, and their views on telemedicine services. The study, which assured full anonymity, had voluntary participation.

Results

This participant pool cons

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11489982 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature