Using the Theoretical Domains Framework to Identify Barriers to and Enablers of Patient Telemedicine Services Use in China: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telemedicine has rapidly expanded worldwide due to its convenience and accessibility. In China, an increasing number of hospitals have begun offering telemedicine services; however, patient utilization remains relatively low. Limited research has examined patients' behaviors during the process of adopting telemedicine services.

Objective

This study aimed to identify barriers to and enablers for patients using telemedicine services and to formulate implementation strategies.

Methods

We conducted semistructured qualitative interviews based on the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to identify barriers and enablers to telemedicine utilization. Twenty-one patients who had used Peking University Third Hospital's telemedicine services were included in the interv

SUBMITTER: Liu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823017 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature