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Understanding rural-urban differences in veterans' internet access, use and patient preferences for telemedicine.

Amy M J O'SheaMikayla GibsonJames MerchantKelby RewertsKelly MiellPeter J KaboliStephanie L Shimada
Published in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2023)
Though rural-residing veterans were less likely to experience a telemedicine visit, the same actionable facilitators to improve telemedicine access were reported regardless of residential rurality. Importantly, technology training was most often recommended. Policy makers, patient advocates, and other stakeholders should consider novel initiatives to provide training resources.
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