ArticleFrontiers in digital health2025
Readiness of health professionals for telemedicine implementation: multi-centered cross-sectional study in public hospitals, South Ethiopia.
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- Telemedicine readiness and its associated factors among healthcare professionals in primary hospitals of Southern Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Current status and influencing factors of telehealth readiness among nurses: A multicenter cross-sectional study in Ningxia, China.PloS one · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: The application of telemedicine significantly improves healthcare access and quality. However, its implementation is limited by healthcare professionals' readiness, particularly in low-income countries like Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess healthcare professionals' readiness and identify factors influencing it. Methods: An Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 417 healthcare professionals in six public hospitals in the Gamo zone from July to August 2024. A simple random sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. The data were collected using a Kobo self-administered structured questionnaire and were exported to SPSSv.26 for analysis. Variables with Result: Healthcare professionals' readiness was found to be 68.8%(95%CI: 64.5%-72.8%). Computer access [AOR: 2.23(95% CI: 1.26-3.93)], having adequate knowledge [AOR: 2.01(95% CI: 1.29-3.41)], having a favorable attitude [AOR: 1.96(95% CI 1.23-3.131)], and being female [AOR: 1.782(95%CI: 1.119-2.840)] were significantly associated with readiness of health professionals. Conclusion: Two-thirds of health professionals were ready for telemedicine implementation. To successfully implement telemedicine, it is crucial to prioritize capacity building, improve IT infrastructure, and involve more female healthcare professionals in the process.
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