Stakeholder perceptions affecting the implementation of teleophthalmology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Teleophthalmology has become the subject of heightened interest and scrutiny in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic. A streamlined implementation framework becomes increasingly important as demand grows. This study identified obstacles to teleophthalmology implementation through summative content analysis of key stakeholders' perceptions.

Design

Summative content analysis of transcribed interviews with key stakeholders (including patients, technicians, ophthalmic readers, staff, nurses, and administrators at two teleophthalmology clinic sites).

Methods

Keyword Were counted and compared to examine underlying meaning. Two analysts coded text independently using MAXQDA for summative qualitative content analysis to derive themes and hierarchical relationshi

SUBMITTER: Snider MJE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9403222 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature