Using Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Attitudes of Adult Health Care Consumers in Israel.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health care services worldwide due to lockdowns, prevention measures, and social distancing. During this period, patients, including older adults and those with chronic conditions, need ways to obtain medical attention other than going physically to the clinic, such as telemedicine services. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate attitudes toward telemedicine during the COVID-19 lockdown in Israel, assess willingness to use such services in the future, and evaluate the extent to which consumers have changed their minds regarding these services. Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study was conducted among adults (age 20-90) using social media networks (N = 693). Data were collected using an on

SUBMITTER: Reicher S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8165259 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature