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. 2018 Nov 5;20(11):e288. doi: 10.2196/jmir.9851

Table 3.

A summary of the 20 criteria divided into 3 themes.

Theme, perspective, and code Criterion
Practicalities

Conditions


1a The patient is positive about video visits


1b The patient has access to the necessary technology


1c The patient has had previous face-to-face meetings at the clinic

Facilitating treatment


2a For patients living far away from the clinic


2b For patients with economic issues making it difficult to fulfill the care


2c For patients with other illnesses or disabilities that could be affected by physical visits


2d For patients with family, work, or school-related issues that complicated physical visits


2e For patients with a lack of time due to school, work, or medical status
Patient ability

Well-being


3a The patient is stable in weight


3b The patient is mentally well


3c The patient does not have multiple diagnoses

Mindset


4a The patient can take responsibility


4b The patient has an understanding of the disease


4c The patient can understand instructions about how to use the technology


4d The patient is able to handle the technology

Relationship


5a The clinician has an established relationship with the patient
Meeting content

Enablers


6a An expressed need, from patient or relative, for more frequent contact or encouragement


6b An identified need, from clinicians, for more frequent contact, more encouragement or feedback to achieve a better treatment outcome


6c Video communication adds something in comparison to other communication media


6d Video communication does not include sensitive issues