Table 6.
Perceptions of Healthcare Providers Not Adopting Telemedicine on Benefits of Telemedicine (n = 252)
| Benefits of Adopting Telemedicine | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Provides patient care and management | 3.36 | .711 |
| Saves time | 3.30 | .835 |
| Saves money | 3.88 | .992 |
| Easy use of network | 3.45 | 1.034 |
| Improves quality of care services | 3.37 | .735 |
| Enhances access to health care services | 3.33 | .682 |
| Videoconferencing is very beneficial. | 3.45 | .744 |
| Store-and-forward telemedicine is beneficial. | 3.46 | .926 |
| Interactive telemedicine, i.e., teleconsultation, tele-ICU, teleconferences, etc., is substantial. | 3.45 | .875 |
| Second opinion is important. | 3.58 | .872 |
| Follow-up after face-to-face contact is beneficial. | 3.36 | .847 |