Barriers to access to care in the implementation of telemedicine in public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia: A phenomenological qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technological advancement has had a beneficial impact on enhancing healthcare globally. The adoption of telemedicine is a crucial component of digital health, but various obstacles have impeded its adoption in developing nations like Ethiopia. Hence, identifying these influencing factors will aid in fostering its implementation in Ethiopia.

Objective

To explore challenges in the implementation of telemedicine in public hospitals in southern Ethiopia.

Methods

This study employed a phenomenological qualitative research design and twelve healthcare professionals and six patients were purposively chosen from sixteen public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia to explore the influencing factors of the implementation of telemedicine. Data were gathered through in-depth

SUBMITTER: Bolado GN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331059 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature