Challenges of Using Telemedicine in Hospital Specialty Consultations during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Portugal According to a Panel of Experts

CONCLUSION: This study identified several challenges that impacted the adoption and implementation of telemedicine services for hospital care in Portugal during the pandemic period. These challenges were related to digital health literacy, technological and operational conditions, and reluctance in technological adoption. To overcome these challenges, training programs for healthcare professionals and patients may be necessary, along with investment in technological infrastructures, interoperability between systems, effective communication strategies and the strengthening of specific regulations.PMID:38430471 | DOI:10.20344/amp.19931
Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research