The perception of clinical professionals on the use of telemedicine by videoconference in the Portuguese private health system

Authors

  • Joana Lucilia Woss ISCSP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15847/obsOBS18120242319

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the use of telemedicine in doctor-patient communication in the consultations context and aims to assess the perception of clinical professionals from Portuguese private hospitals about the use of telemedicine by videoconferencing. We used the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2 (UTAUT 2) to reflect on the topic and analyze the research results. We applied deepened semi-structured interviews to nine doctors, from seven different specialties, from private hospitals, which provide consultations through videoconferencing, namely Hospital da Luz and Trofa Saúde. The interviews were conducted in May and June 2022. The participants referred to telemedicine as a complementary tool to face-to-face consultations, with occurrence limitations according to the medical specialty and pathology. We concluded that the tool, along with technological developments that support it, in the future will become part of medical consultations, and the high motivation of health professionals is necessary for the successful implementation of these tools. The contribution of this study is showing the relevance of the professionals' motivation for the adoption of videoconferencing technology tools.

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Published

2024-03-29

How to Cite

Woss, J. L. (2024). The perception of clinical professionals on the use of telemedicine by videoconference in the Portuguese private health system. Observatorio (OBS*), 18(1). https://doi.org/10.15847/obsOBS18120242319

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2024)

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