Perception about Health Applications (Apps) in Smartphones towards Telemedicine during COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Autor:	Reddy LKV; Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia., Madithati P; Department of Biochemistry, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor 517001, India., Narapureddy BR; Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia., Ravula SR; Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 600002, India., Vaddamanu SK; Department of Dental Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia., Alhamoudi FH; Dental Technology Department, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia., Minervini G; Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Via Luigi de Crecchio 6, 80138 Naples, Italy., Chaturvedi S; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of personalized medicine [J Pers Med] 2022 Nov 17; Vol. 12 (11). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 17.
DOI:	10.3390/jpm12111920
Abstrakt:	Background: The use of health applications (apps) in smartphones increased exponentially during COVID-19. This study was conducted the with the aim to understand the factors that determine the consumer's perception of health apps in smartphones towards telemedicine during COVID-19 and to test any relation between these factors and consumers towards Telemedicine in India. Methods: This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2021 to December 2021 in India. Out of 600 selected participants, 594 responded and in that 535 valid questionnaires were measured. The questionnaire consists of close-ended responses, with the first part consisting of demographic information, the second part consisting of questions associated with consumers' perceptions and the third part kept for suggestions and complaints. The questionnaire was distributed using digital platforms via WhatsApp or email. A 5-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly agree' (5) to strongly disagree (1) was used to record responses. Results: Results revealed a high response rate of 90%. The highest score was obtained for the question assessing the satisfaction of the users towards health apps [1175 = 500 (agree-4) + 675 (Strongly agree-5)]. The interface of the app scored very low, showing disagreement (514) with app functionality, and was the most common disadvantage as perceived by patients. The mean scores of reliabilities and vicinity of health services; efficacy and comprehensive health information; development and improvement of health apps and telemedicine (3.24, 3.18, 3.62, 3.49), respectively, show the difference in attraction existing between groups. There is a strong positive correlation between the variables except for efficacy and comprehensive information about health and Telemedicine (-0.249), development and improvement of health apps, and reliability and vicinity of health services (-0.344) which have a negative correlation. Conclusions: The findings of this survey reveal a positive outlook of health apps toward telemedicine. This research also found a strong forecaster of the consumer's perception of health apps in smartphones towards telemedicine. In the broad spectrum, the future of health app affiliates for telemedicine is better affected by the consumer's perception of health app efficacy. This study suggests that health app marketers develop more innovative apps to increase usage and help consumers.
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