Table 3.
Physicians’ responses to the survey described in proportion.
| Questions | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The quality of the image (focus, visual resolution, magnification) was acceptable. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| The quality of the audio was acceptable. | 0 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 47 | 24 |
| I could accurately assess audible symptoms. | 10 | 15 | 10 | 40 | 20 | 5 |
| The telemedicine clinical exam provided sufficient information. | 25 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| I am confident in my assessment. | 0 | 0 | 6 | 61 | 33 | 0 |
| Technical difficulties made this process too time-consuming. | 0 | 20 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 5 |
| Using telemedicine takes longer than a face-to-face consult. | 30 | 35 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall, the system was accessible and easy to use. | 5 | 0 | 15 | 25 | 35 | 20 |
| Telemedicine improves clinical efficiency. | 5 | 11 | 26 | 42 | 16 | 0 |
| My communication with the patient was unimpaired by telemedicine. | 0 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 5 |
| I was unable to observe details of the patient’s facial expression and body movements that would have been important in connecting with him/her. | 0 | 40 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 0 |
| The doctor–patient rapport was unimpaired by the use of telemedicine. | 0 | 16 | 11 | 47 | 26 | 0 |
| I would have preferred to see this patient in person. | 0 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 15 |
1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = somewhat disagree, 4 = somewhat agree, 5 = agree, and 6 = strongly agree.