Contributions of digital social research to develop Telemedicine in Calabria (Southern Italy)
Identification of inequalities in post-Covid-19
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13075867 |
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| Authors | Luciana Taddei (0009-0004-7280-6609, University of Calabria, corresponding author), Francesco Mendicino (0000-0001-6339-632X, Ospedale Annunziata di Cosenza), Teresa Grande (University of Calabria), Antonella Mulè, Roberto Micozzi, Ercole Giap Parini (University of Calabria) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Pages | 1141750-1141750 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2297-7775 • E-ISSN: 2297-7775 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fsoc.2023.1141750 |
| PMID | 37229283 |
| OpenAlex | W4375950735 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 59 |
The paper discusses the role that sociology and digital social research methods could play in developing E-health and Telemedicine, specifically after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possibility of dealing with new pandemics. In this article, we will reflect on an interdisciplinary research pilot project carried out by a team of sociologists, medical doctors, and software engineers at The University of Calabria (Italy), to give a proof of concept of the importance to develop Telemedicine through the contribution of digital social research. We apply a web and app survey to administrate a structured questionnaire to a self-selected sample of the University Community. Digital social research has highlighted socioeconomic and cultural gaps that affect the perception of Telemedicine in the University Community. In particular, gender, age, educational, and professional levels influence medical choices and behaviors during Covid-19. There is often an unconscious involvement in Telemedicine (people use it but don't know it is Telemedicine), and an optimistic perception grows with age, education, professional, and income levels; equally important are the comprehension of digital texts and the effective use of Telemedicine. Limited penetration of technological advances must be addressed primarily by overcoming sociocultural and economic barriers and developing knowledge and understanding of digital environments. The key findings of this study could help direct public and educational policies to reduce existing gaps and promote Telemedicine in Calabria
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Digital health · Environmental health · Health care · Inequality · Medical education · Pandemic · Perception · Political science · Population · Public relations · Social inequality · Socioeconomic status · Sociology · Telemedicine · Medicine · Psychology · Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Validity and Reliability of the Research Instrument; How to Test the Validation of a Questionnaire/Survey in a Research
The Technology Acceptance Model
What is e-health?
Validation Guidelines for Is Positivist Research
Shared Decision Making
Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and User Acceptance of Information Technology
Differences and Inequalities in Health
Telemedicine and health access inequalities during the Covid-19 pandemic
Individual Perception of Telehealth
Telemedicine and the senses
Covid-19 Worries and Behavior Changes in Older and Younger Men and Women
A glossary for health inequalities
Development and Test of a Theory of Technological Learning and Usage
Characteristics of online and offline health information seekers and factors that discriminate between them
Social Conditions As Fundamental Causes of Disease
Health inequalities
The determinants of health
| Highly cited | No |
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