eAPPENDIX 2.
Association Between Telehealth Assessment Method and Perceived Barriers to the Implementation of These Modalities
| Perceived barrier | Telephone, mean (95% CI) | Video, mean (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No physical examination | 2.50 (2.09–2.91) | 2.36 (2.01–2.71) | .60 |
| No vital signs | 2.39 (1.96–2.82) | 2.32 (1.95–2.69) | .80 |
| Patient safety/risk concerns | 1.65 (1.21–2.09) | 1.56 (1.20–1.92) | .76 |
| No evidence of effectiveness and appropriateness | 1.47 (1.07–1.87) | 1.40 (1.07–1.73) | .78 |
| Lack of staff support | 1.67 (1.26–2.07) | 1.60 (1.25–1.95) | .80 |
| Lack of service leadership support | 1.22 (0.92–1.52) | 1.28 (1.03–1.53) | .77 |
| Lack of support from facility leadership | 1.33 (1.01–1.66) | 1.32 (1.04–1.60) | .95 |
| Lack of equipment | 1.18 (0.82–1.53) | 1.44 (1.15–1.73) | .25 |
| Local culture/workflow | 1.67 (1.29–2.04) | 1.36 (1.04–1.68) | .22 |
| Patients don’t prefer | 1.61 (1.18–2.04) | 1.87 (1.50–2.25) | .36 |
| Patients lack internet/phone access | 1.72 (1.30–2.15) | 2.04 (1.68–2.40) | .26 |