Psychological Factors That Contribute to the Use of Video Consultations in Health Care: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are numerous benefits to delivering care via video consultations (VCs). Yet, the willingness of health care professionals (HCPs) to use video as a modality of care is one of the greatest barriers to its adoption. Decisions regarding whether to use video may be based on assumptions and concerns that are not necessarily borne of evidence. To effectively address psychological barriers to VC, it is essential to gain a better understanding of specific factors (eg, attitudes, beliefs, and emotions) that influence HCPs' VC use.

Objective

This study's aim was to conduct a systematic literature review of psychological factors in HCPs that impair or promote VC use.

Methods

Databases were searched in February 2023 for peer-reviewed primary research papers on VCs

SUBMITTER: Haydon HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670263 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature