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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2023

The Factors Associated With Telehealth Use and Avoidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Survey.

Louise M Farrer, Philip J Batterham, Amelia Gulliver, Alyssa Morse, Alison L Calear, Sonia McCallum, Michelle Banfield, Yiyun Shou, Eryn Newman, Amy Dawel

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Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Louise M FarrerCentre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5694-4631
Philip J BatterhamCentre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4547-6876
Amelia GulliverCentre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6351-9844
Alyssa MorseCentre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6948-1082
Alison L CalearCentre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7028-725X
Sonia McCallumCentre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5421-8572
Michelle BanfieldCentre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3024-1687
Yiyun ShouResearch School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7386-0031
Eryn NewmanResearch School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8663-7173
Amy DawelResearch School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6668-3121
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSocial distancing requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic saw a rapid increase in the delivery of telehealth consultations as an alternative to face-to-face health care services.

objectiveThe aims of this study were to assess the use and acceptability of telehealth during the early stages of the pandemic and identify factors associated with telehealth avoidance during this period.

methodsData were obtained from waves 4 and 7 of a longitudinal survey designed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and behavior of a representative sample of Australian adults. Participants reported on their use or avoidance of telehealth during the assessment period, as well as the mode of telehealth used and acceptability.

resultsApproximately 30% of participants reported using telehealth during the assessment periods, with the most common telehealth modality being the telephone. Acceptance of telehealth was generally high and was higher among those who used telehealth compared with those who did not. Approximately 18% of participants reported avoiding health care due to telehealth. Across assessment waves, avoidance was associated with younger age, speaking a language other than or in addition to English, having a current medical diagnosis, and lower levels of telehealth acceptability.

conclusionsWhile most participants in this study were accepting of telehealth services, there remain barriers to use, especially among those from particular sociodemographic groups. At a population level, avoidance of health services in nearly one in five adults may have considerable long-term impacts on morbidity and potentially mortality. Targeted efforts to promote engagement with telehealth services are critical if these adverse outcomes are to be avoided, particularly during periods when access to face-to-face services may be limited.

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COVID-19TelemedicineAdultAustraliaHumansLongitudinal StudiesPandemicsPatient Acceptance of Health CareaccessAustralian populationCOVID-19health carehealth care deliveryhealth care servicehealth care systeminequitylongitudinal surveytechnology acceptancetelehealthtelemedicine

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