Article ; Online: Virtual care and COVID-19: A survey study of adoption, satisfaction and continuing education preferences of healthcare providers in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Frontiers in digital health
2023 Volume 4, Page(s) 970112
Abstract: ... adaptation to virtual care provision (e.g., virtual examinations/assessments), as well as patient educational ...
Abstract | Introduction: Virtual care has expanded during COVID-19 and enabled continued access to healthcare services. For many healthcare providers, the adoption of virtual care has been a new experience in the provision of healthcare services. The purpose of this survey study was to explore healthcare providers' experiences with virtual care during COVID-19. Methods: A web-based survey-questionnaire was developed by applying Rogers' theory of diffusion of innovation and distributed to healthcare providers (physicians, nurses and allied health professionals) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada to explore virtual care experiences, satisfaction and continuing professional development (CPD) needs. Analyses included descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of survey responses. Results: Fifty-one percent of respondents ( Discussion: Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care will have a continuing role in enhancing continuity of care through access that is more convenient. Survey findings reveal a number of opportunities for supporting healthcare providers in use of virtual care, including CPD, guidelines and resources to support adaptation to virtual care provision (e.g., virtual examinations/assessments), as well as patient educational support. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-01-25 |
Publishing country | Switzerland |
Document type | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2673-253X |
ISSN (online) | 2673-253X |
DOI | 10.3389/fdgth.2022.970112 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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