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ArticleNursing & health sciences2025

Healthcare Professionals Perspectives on Telemedicine for Patients With Chronic Diseases: A Qualitative Study.

Natassia Kamilla Juul, Mette Juel Rothmann, Anne Dichmann Sorknæs, Katrine Schultz Overgaard, Søren Auscher, Kenneth Egstrup

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Article in Nursing & health sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Natassia Kamilla JuulResearch Unit for Internal Medicine and Emergency Department, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9096-5345
Mette Juel RothmannDepartment of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6505-4163
Anne Dichmann SorknæsResearch Unit for Internal Medicine and Emergency Department, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4048-0518
Katrine Schultz OvergaardResearch Unit for Internal Medicine and Emergency Department, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4445-8235
Søren AuscherResearch Unit for Internal Medicine and Emergency Department, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0399-2503
Kenneth EgstrupResearch Unit for Internal Medicine and Emergency Department, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6214-8751

Funding

Internal Medicine and Emergency Department M/FAM, OUH Svendborg Hospital, DenmarkThe ADLIFE project
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo explore healthcare professionals' perspectives on telemedicine, specifically video consultations and digital home monitoring, in specialized care for chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The study focused on opportunities and barriers in hospital and primary care.

methodsA qualitative study with semi-structured interviews within a phenomenological-hermeneutic framework. The study was conducted in Denmark, where 12 participants (eight nurses, four physicians) were interviewed between May and September 2022. Half held leadership roles. Nine worked in hospitals, and three in primary care. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis, adhering to Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines.

resultsThree key themes were generated through interpretive analysis: (1) balancing challenges and benefits of virtual care, (2) strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration, and (3) empowering patients through telemedicine. Video consultations were well received but required user confidence. Digital home monitoring faced skepticism, particularly regarding patient-measured data, but improved self-care and decision-making. Cultural gaps hindered cross-sectoral collaboration.

conclusionUnfamiliarity with telemedicine and cross-sectoral gaps is a key barrier, highlighting the need for training and mutual understanding. Addressing these issues is crucial for successful implementation and improved patient care.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth PersonnelPerceptionTelemedicineAdultChronic DiseaseDenmarkFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchCOPDhealthcare professionalsheart failurehome‐monitoringqualitativetelemedicinevideo consultation

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PMID40468555
PMCPMC12138158

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