Factors Associated With Telemedicine Use Among German General Practitioners and Rheumatologists: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Nationwide Survey.

Muehlensiepen Felix Pascal Petit Johannes Knitza Martin Welcker Vuillerme Nicolas

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)

The results point to the close connection between health care professionals' knowledge of TM and actual TM use. These results lend support to the integration of digital competencies into medical education as well as hands-on training for health care professionals. Incentive programs for physicians aged >50 years and practicing in rural areas could further encourage TM willingness.

Keyphrases

healthcare
medical education
primary care
electronic health record
big data
health information
affordable care act
artificial intelligence