Table 3.
Perceptions | Frequency (n) | % |
---|---|---|
Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your desire to be seen in person by a healthcare provider? Yes No Not sure |
326 186 208 |
45.3 25.8 28.9 |
Do you think anything was missed or not addressed because you were not seen in person? Yes No Not sure |
284 214 222 |
39.4 29.7 30.8 |
Willingness to participate in another telemedicine consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic Yes No Not sure |
490 124 106 |
68.1 17.2 14.7 |
Preference towards telemedicine consultation once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Yes No Not sure |
536 126 58 |
74.4 17.5 8.1 |
Perceived advantages towards telemedicine Availability of healthcare provider Convenience No time off from work No travel Time saving Safety Visits not rushed None |
329 571 289 128 452 96 85 53 |
45.7 79.3 40.1 17.8 62.8 13.3 11.8 7.4 |
Perceived disadvantages towards telemedicine Technological difficulties Less personal interaction Poor communication None |
382 219 248 110 |
53.1 30.4 34.4 15.3 |
Recommendation for telemedicine care improvement Improvement in scheduling/coordination Improved technology Incorporation of diagnostic recommendation None |
281 320 162 91 |
39.0 44.4 22.5 12.6 |