ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Telehealth Readiness of Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia.
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- Readiness of health professionals for telemedicine implementation: multi-centered cross-sectional study in public hospitals, South Ethiopia.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- Charting the COVID-19 vaccination journey in Saudi Arabia: Insights into post-vaccination adverse effects and immunization dynamics.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
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- Digital Health Innovations in the Battle against COVID-19: A Global Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Exploring disparities of teleconsultation readiness: A comparative analysis of healthcare facilities in Indonesia.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to assess and explore the telehealth readiness of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.
methodsThis descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in a government healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia between August and October 2020. The Telehealth Readiness Assessment (TRA) tool was used.
resultsA total of 372 healthcare providers participated in this study. Their mean age was 35.5 years (SD = 10.46). The majority of respondents were female (65.6%), nurses (68.0%), married (60.2%), and non-Saudi nationals (64.2%). The analysis shows that healthcare providers generally had moderate-to-high telehealth readiness. Of the five domains, financial contributions had the lowest rating among nurses and physicians, 63.4% and 66.1%, respectively. Gender (β = 7.64,
conclusionThe telehealth readiness of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia showed moderate to high levels. The COVID-19 pandemic poses a catastrophic threat to both patients and healthcare providers. Assessing telehealth readiness should include both patients and healthcare provider factors. A better understanding of the factors of organizational readiness, particularly healthcare providers, could help avoid costly implementation errors.
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