Pre-experience perceptions about telemedicine among African Americans and Latinos in South Central Los Angeles.

作者: Sheba M. George , Alison Hamilton , Richard Baker

DOI: 10.1089/TMJ.2008.0152

关键词: Qualitative researchEthnic groupFocus groupHealth careSpecialtyGerontologyFamily medicinePerceptionTelemedicinePatient satisfactionMedicine

摘要: This study explores perceptions about telemedicine among urban underserved African American and Latino populations. Telemedicine has been advanced as a vehicle to increase access specialty care the underserved, yet little is known its acceptability these We conducted 10 focus groups with participants (n = 87) in Los Angeles order explore this novel type of care. found that concerns varied between two racial/ethnic groups. These findings have implications for important issues such adoption telemedicine, patient satisfaction, doctor-patient interaction. It will be critical consider healthcare innovation development strategies market implement urban,

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