McKnight’s Senior Living March 22, 2024
(HealthDay News) — Many patients, including those with the greatest care needs, choose telemedicine even when in-person visits are available, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA Network Open.
Eva Chang, PhD, MPH, from Advocate Health in Milwaukee, WI, and colleagues assessed patient characteristics associated with telemedicine use and telemedicine mode. The analysis included data from 5,437 US adults with healthcare visits in 2022 participating in the Health Information National Trends Survey.
The researchers discovered that 43% of patients had a telemedicine appointment, with 70% choosing a video consultation and 30% opting for an audio-only visit. Telemedicine visits were less frequent among older patients (75 years and older), those who did not have internet access and people...
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