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ArticleInternational journal of telemedicine and applications2026

Reflecting on Themes From Telehealth Consultations Early in the Pandemic: An Opportunity to Learn From Multiprofessional Colleagues.

Maggie Meeks, Laura R Joyce, John Dean, Lorna Davies, Tika Ormond, Philippa Seaton, Dale Sheehan, Dean Sutherland, Melanie Welfare, Arindam Basu

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Article in International journal of telemedicine and applications, 2026. 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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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Maggie MeeksOffice of the Chief Medical Officer, Health New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2593-235X
Laura R JoyceDepartment of Surgery and Critical Care, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, otago.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8113-3814
John DeanDepartment of Primary Care and Clinical Simulation, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, otago.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3519-317X
Lorna DaviesSchool of Midwifery, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6471-9389
Tika OrmondSchool of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, canterbury.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7335-5465
Philippa SeatonDepartment of Nursing, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, otago.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0136-4175
Dale SheehanMedical Education Unit, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, otago.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9118-919X
Dean SutherlandSchool of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, canterbury.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1759-2826
Melanie WelfareSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia, ecu.edu.au.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5009-8769
Arindam BasuSchool of Health Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, canterbury.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2326-2292

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aims: This study is aimed at documenting the reflections of New Zealand healthcare professionals on the use of synchronous telehealth consultations. Methods: A qualitative narrative inquiry was conducted to explore the practice of telehealth in New Zealand. Purposive sampling was used to identify clinicians from multiple professions who used telehealth during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifteen semistructured interviews were conducted between October 2020 and May 2021 with clinicians from primary and secondary care, including multiple professional backgrounds. Interview transcripts were analysed thematically. Results: Six themes were identified: (1) equitable access: There were concerns regarding equitable access to telehealth; (2) relationships and connections: This included connection with the wh Conclusions: Telehealth was critical in healthcare provision during the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to be used within healthcare delivery postpandemic. The themes identified provided insight into the importance of considering the provision of telehealth as a complex package and identifying contextual challenges as well as the enablers and potential benefits of using this modality.

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