Attitudes, Awareness, and Willingness of Iranians Toward Using Telemedicine in Post-COVID Era: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

With the increased use of telemedicine during the pandemic, understanding patients' attitudes and readiness to adopt telemedicine is crucial. This study investigates the attitudes, willingness, and usage behaviors of Iranian patients toward telemedicine.

Methods

This cross-sectional study took place in Iran from October 2021 to January 2023. Participants received a web-based questionnaire consisting of five sections. The study aimed to assess Iranians' attitudes toward telemedicine following the COVID-19 pandemic and their readiness to utilize telemedicine services in the post-pandemic period by analyzing the gathered data.

Results

A total of 569 Iranian patients participated in the questionnaire, resulting in a 95% response rate. While 80% of resp

SUBMITTER: Gholamzadeh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11705432 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature