BackgroundTechnology-based healthcare services have important implications for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, as well as providing access to high-quality care that both the patient and the healthcare practitioner...
moreBackgroundTechnology-based healthcare services have important implications for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, as well as providing access to high-quality care that both the patient and the healthcare practitioner can benefit from. To access medical information, patients have also searched for methods of technology-based healthcare services like telemedicine (TM). However, little is known regarding the perceptions, willingness, and practices of TM among Ethiopian patients, especially in the study setting.ObjectiveThis study assessed the perceptions, willingness, and practice of TM among patients with chronic disease at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UoGCSH), Northwest Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to July 30, 2022, among patients with chronic diseases who were on follow-up at the UoGCSH. Eligible participants were included in the study using a systematic random sampling technique. A structured qu...