Health professionals knowledge of telemedicine and its associated factors working at private hospitals in resource-limited settings

Wubante, Sisay Maru; Tegegne, Masresha Derese

doi:10.3389/fdgth.2022.976566

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“…Pharmacy students who took training on a basic computer were 2.00 times more likely to have adequate knowledge of Tele-pharmacy than students who did not receive basic computer training. This study's findings are consistent with previous research indicating that computer training can improve understanding of the Telehealth applications [ 30 – 32 ]. This is because basic computer training is the most critical factor in improving students' knowledge of Tele-pharmacy [ 33 ].…”

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Tele-pharmacy perception, knowledge and associated factors among pharmacy students in northwest Ethiopia: an input for implementers

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Abstracts Background Tele-pharmacy is a subset of telemedicine in which pharmacies use telecommunication technology to provide patient care. Tele-pharmacy can improve pharmaceutical care service delivery by reducing medication errors, improving access to health professionals and facilities in remote and rural areas, and minimizing adverse drug events. However, there is limited evidence regarding future pharmacists' knowledge and perceptions of the Tele-pharmacy system in Ethiopia. As a result, this study aimed to assess tele-Pharmacy perception, knowledge and associated factors among pharmacy students in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 376 pharmacy students in Northwest Ethiopia between July 15 and August 27, 2022. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were entered using Epi info version 7.0 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis were used to describe pharmacy students' knowledge and perceptions of Tele-pharmacy and identify associated factors. An adjusted odds ratio (OR) and a p-value with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to declare statistical significance. Results From a total of 352 participants, about 32.4% with [95% CI (27%-37%)] and 48.6% with [95% CI (43%—54%)] had good knowledge and a positive perception toward Tele-pharmacy, respectively. Being age group of 26–30 (AOR = 0.35, 95% CI: 0.17–0.68), being male (AOR = 2.38, 95% CI: 1.26–4.49), Having a CPGA of > 3.5 (AOR = 2.28, 95% CI: 1.24–4.19), Taking basic computer training (AOR = 2.00, 95% CI: 1.17–3.39), Management support (AOR = 1.84, 95% CI: 1.06–3.19) were found to be significantly associated with pharmacy students' knowledge of Tele-pharmacy. Similarly, having access to electronic devices (AOR = 3.80, 95% CI: 1.81–7.97), training related to pharmacy information systems (AOR = 6.66, 95% CI: 3.34–13.29), availability of guidelines (AOR = 2.99, 95% CI: 1.62–5.50) were found to be significantly associated with pharmacy students' perceptions of Tele-pharmacy. Conclusion This study found that pharmacy students have limited knowledge and perceptions of the Tele-pharmacy system. A continuing Tele-pharmacy training package, incorporating pharmacy information system guidelines as part of their education, and providing managerial support could be recommended to improve pharmacy students' knowledge and perception of Tele-pharmacy.

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Tele-pharmacy perception, knowledge and associated factors among pharmacy students in northwest Ethiopia: an input for implementers

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“…The successful adoption and utilization of emerging digital technologies require adequate education and training for healthcare providers and patients. Healthcare providers should be proficient in using these technologies effectively, while patients need to be educated about the benefits, risks, and privacy considerations related to the use of digital tools [61][62][63].…”

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Emerging Digital Technologies in Healthcare with a Spotlight on Cybersecurity: A Narrative Review

Arafa,

Sheerah,

Alsalamah

2023

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Emerging digital technologies, such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Medical Things, blockchain, and visual and augmented reality, have revolutionized the delivery of and access to healthcare services. Such technologies allow for real-time health monitoring, disease diagnosis, chronic disease management, outbreak surveillance, and rehabilitation. They help personalize treatment plans, identify trends, contribute to drug development, and enhance public health management. While emerging digital technologies have numerous benefits, they may also introduce new risks and vulnerabilities that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive healthcare information. This review article discussed, in brief, the key emerging digital technologies in the health sector and the unique threats introduced by these technologies. We also highlighted the risks relevant to digital health cybersecurity, such as data breaches, medical device vulnerabilities, phishing, insider and third-party risks, and ransomware attacks. We suggest that the cybersecurity framework should include developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, conducting regular risk assessments, implementing strong access control, encrypting data, educating staff, implementing secure network segmentation, backing up data regularly, monitoring and detecting anomalies, establishing an incident response plan, sharing threat intelligence, and auditing third-party vendors.

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“…On the contrary, a study conducted on referral hospitals of the Amhara region, North West Ethiopia indicates that the proportion of health professional's knowledge of telemedicine is sufficient but not enough [14,17]. Studies found that having IT support staff, Socio-demographic factors (gender, residence), Internet availability in the workplace, information sharing culture, computer training, and computer literacy skills are interlinked to knowledge of telemedicine [14,[18][19][20].…”

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Knowledge of telemedicine and its associated factors among health professional in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Shibabaw,

Chereka,

Walle

et al. 2024

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Introduction Telemedicine is a useful tool for decreasing hospital stress, patient suffering, ambulance needs, hospital anxiety, and costs while improving the standard of care. Nonetheless, the lack of awareness regarding telemedicine poses a barrier to its application, presenting several difficulties in underdeveloped nations like Ethiopia. This review evaluates Ethiopian-specific telemedicine knowledge and associated factors. Methods This systematic review was conducted using a search of several online databases in addition to the main databases, like Medline, PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct. The writers have looked for, reviewed, and summarized information about telemedicine knowledge in the healthcare system. This study contained seven studies that examined telemedicine knowledge in the Ethiopian healthcare sector. Studies that followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA) were found using search engines. The investigation was carried out using STATA version 11. The indicator of heterogeneity (I2) was used to assess the level of heterogeneity among the included studies. The funnel plot was visually inspected, and Egger’s regression test was run to check for publication bias. The pooled effect size of every study is estimated using a random-effect model meta-analysis. Results Examination of 2160 studies, seven studies involving 2775 health professionals, and seven out of the 2160 publications assessed satisfied the inclusion criteria and were added to the systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of Telemedicine knowledge was 45.20 (95% CI: 34.87–55.53). Whereas the pooled factor was computer training was 2.24 times (AOR = 2.24 (95%; CI: 1.64–3.08)), computer access was 2.07 times (AOR = 2.07 (95% CI: 1.50–2.87)), internet access was 3.09 times (AOR = 3.09 (95% CI: 1.34–7.13)), social media access were 3.09 times (AOR = 3.09(95%; CI: 1.34–7.13)), educational status degree and above were 2.73 times (AOR = 2.73; 95% CI: 0.85–8.82), Awareness were 3.18 times (AOR = 3.18 (95%; CI: 1.02–9.91)), Management support was 1.85 (AOR = 1.85 (95% CI: 01.25–2.75)), computer literacy were 2.90 times (AOR = 2.90 (95% CI: 1.81–4.64)), computer owner were 1.70 times (AOR = 1.70 (95% CI: 1.05–2.76)), male gender were 1.95 times (AOR = 1.95 (95% CI: 1.32–2.87)). Conclusion The overall pooled prevalence of telemedicine knowledge was low. Gender, education, management support, computer access, social media access, internet access, telemedicine awareness, and telemedicine training associated with telemedicine knowledge.

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Health professionals knowledge of telemedicine and its associated factors working at private hospitals in resource-limited settings

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

Tele-pharmacy perception, knowledge and associated factors among pharmacy students in northwest Ethiopia: an input for implementers

Tele-pharmacy perception, knowledge and associated factors among pharmacy students in northwest Ethiopia: an input for implementers

Emerging Digital Technologies in Healthcare with a Spotlight on Cybersecurity: A Narrative Review

Knowledge of telemedicine and its associated factors among health professional in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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