The concept of telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology in Tunisia: Parents' perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With the COVID-19 pandemic, health care systems are facing challenges in delivering proper patient care. Children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis require specialized and comprehensive attention. In this context, telemedicine is an alternative that has the potential to improve access to healthcare in addition to cost savings. The objective of our study was to evaluate parents' willingness for telemedicine and factors helping to adopt this alternative in the era of COVID-19.

Methods

We undertook a cross-sectional study via structured phone interviews of parents' JIA patients as well as those with no established diagnoses. We evaluated their point of view and willingness to adhere to TM.

Results

The study included 40 parents. The main reas

SUBMITTER: Makhlouf Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9797351 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature