Is Telemedicine in Primary Care a Good Option for Polish Patients with Visual Impairments Outside of a Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15468877 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Katarzyna Binder-Olibrowska (0000-0003-3022-2440, Medical University of Lodz, corresponding author), Magdalena Wrzesińska (0000-0002-3513-280X, Medical University of Lodz), Maciek Godycki-Cwirko (0000-0002-9204-5518, Medical University of Lodz) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 6357-6357 |
| Publication date | 2022-05-24 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19116357 |
| PMID | 35681942 |
| OpenAlex | W4281490596 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 77 |
With the proliferation of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, attention began to turn to the risk of health disparities associated with its use among people with disabilities. Therefore, the present study investigates the level of interest in using teleconsultations (TCs) in primary healthcare among people with visual impairments (PVIs) and identifies their motivations and needs. A total of 219 Polish PVIs were surveyed using a combination of closed and open questions. About 50% of the respondents expressed interest in using TCs. The factor most closely related to the willingness to use TCs was age. The predominant reason for using TCs was to obtain a prescription or referral, and the most highlighted need was the possibility to choose between a TC and an in-person visit. The blind and poor-sighted participants differed in some regards. Our study indicates that TCs, under some conditions, may be a beneficial option for PVIs, and provides some directions for its effective implementation
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Family medicine · Health care · Medical prescription · Pandemic · Pathology · Political science · Primary care · Referral · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · Telemedicine · Medicine · Nursing · Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies · Psychology · Retinal Imaging and Analysis · Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
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| Citations per year | 0.25 |
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| Citation span | 2022 - 2022 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |