Physicians' Perspectives of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China: Qualitative Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generalized restriction of movement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, together with unprecedented pressure on the health system, has disrupted routine care for non-COVID-19 patients. Telemedicine should be vigorously promoted to reduce the risk of infections and to offer medical assistance to restricted patients.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to understand physicians' attitudes toward and perspectives of telemedicine during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to provide support for better implementation of telemedicine.

Methods

We surveyed all physicians (N=148), from October 17 to 25, 2020, who attended the clinical informatics PhD program at West China Medical School, Sichuan University, China. The physicians came from 57 hospitals in 16 provi

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8171288 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature