Has telemedicine come to fruition? Parents' and pediatricians' perceptions and preferences regarding telemedicine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telemedicine has increasingly become a viable option for patient care and may increase access to care. The aim of our study was to evaluate both parent and pediatrician perceptions, preferences, and acceptability regarding the use of different telemedicine modalities.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of both parents and pediatricians in Geneva, Switzerland in 2021. The questionnaire focused on digital literacy, preferences, acceptability, advantages, and disadvantages regarding telemedicine (phone, email, video, and instant message). Descriptive statistics and comparisons of preferences and perceptions (Pearson Chi² and logistic regression) were performed.

Results

Two hundred and twenty-two parents and 45 pediatricians participated.

SUBMITTER: Bajwa NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11522004 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature