Patient satisfaction and associated factors regarding telemedicine use among Chong Hua Hospital – Cebu employees consulting in staff clinic.
	    		
	    			
	    			
		        		
			        		
		        		
			        
		   		
		   		
	    	
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			        		Josanie G. SEBASTIAN-CIUDADANO
			        		
			        		
			        		
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 - Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
 - Keywords: Staff Clinic; Pandemic Consultation; New Normal
 - MeSH: Human; Telemedicine; Patient Satisfaction
 - From: The Filipino Family Physician 2024;62(2):264-271
 - CountryPhilippines
 - Language:English
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		        	Abstract:
			       	
			       		
				        
				        	OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to evaluate the patient satisfaction and associated factors regarding telemedicine use among Chong Hua Hospital employees consulting in staff clinic.
METHODSUsing descriptive-correlational research design, the adopted survey questionnaire was distributed to 85 respondents.
RESULTSResults revealed that a large proportion of employees who had tried telemedicine were aged 35-44 years old, mostly females and residents within Cebu City, who earned an estimated monthly income of Php 23,361- Php 46,761. In terms of the satisfaction domains, service quality was rated the highest while affordability was rated the least. There was also a very high repeat intentions to use telemedicine among the respondents.
CONCLUSIONIt can be concluded that the expectations of patients in the new normal consulting through the virtual means were met in terms of the accessibility, affordability and even their procedural experience itself and exceeded expectations when it comes to the service quality. Several recommendations were provided to improve the provision of telemedicine in the institution.
 
            