Physician Perspectives about Telemedicine: Considering the Usability of Telemedicine in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Use of telemedicine in pediatric gastroenterology has increased dramatically in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The goal of this study was to systematically assess the usability of telemedicine in the field of pediatric gastroenterology.

Methods

The previously validated Telehealth Usability Questionnaire was distributed to physician pediatric gastroenterologist members of North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition. Physician demographic and practice characteristics were collected. Data were analyzed using descriptive, linear mixed-effect, and ordinary least squares regression methods.

Results

One hundred sixty pediatric gastroenterologists completed the survey. The majority were from academic

SUBMITTER: Lee JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8195679 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature