Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan
Abstract Background The use of telehealth in the management of care and care delivery has been increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is an emerging technology used to manage care for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Jordan. However, implementing this approa...
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| author | Ibtisam A. Alarabyat Nezam Al-Nsair Intima Alrimawi Nabeel Al-Yateem Raed Mohammad Shudifat Ahmad Rajeh Saifan |
| author_facet | Ibtisam A. Alarabyat Nezam Al-Nsair Intima Alrimawi Nabeel Al-Yateem Raed Mohammad Shudifat Ahmad Rajeh Saifan |
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| description | Abstract Background The use of telehealth in the management of care and care delivery has been increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is an emerging technology used to manage care for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Jordan. However, implementing this approach in Jordan faces many challenges that need to be explored to identify practical solutions. Purpose To explore the perceived challenges and barriers to using telehealth in managing acute and chronic CVDs among healthcare professionals. Methods A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted by interviewing 24 health professionals at two hospitals in different clinical areas in Jordan. Results Several barriers were reported by participants that affected the utilization of telehealth services. The barriers were categorized into the following four themes: Drawbacks related to patients, Health providers’ concerns, Procedural faults, and telehealth To complement the service only. Conclusions The study suggests that telehealth can be instrumental in supporting care management for patients with CVD. It means that understanding the advantages and barriers to implementing telehealth by the healthcare providers in Jordan can improve many aspects of the healthcare services for patients with CVD within the healthcare settings in Jordan. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-97661970be2c41e0a3ac3e8d237ca3512023-05-14T11:12:14ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632023-05-012311810.1186/s12913-023-09368-wPerceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in JordanIbtisam A. Alarabyat0Nezam Al-Nsair1Intima Alrimawi2Nabeel Al-Yateem3Raed Mohammad Shudifat4Ahmad Rajeh Saifan5Nursing College, Applied Science Private UniversityCollege of Nursing, Xavier UniversitySchool of Nursing, Georgetown UniversityDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of SharjahAdult Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mu’tah UniversityNursing College, Applied Science Private UniversityAbstract Background The use of telehealth in the management of care and care delivery has been increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is an emerging technology used to manage care for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Jordan. However, implementing this approach in Jordan faces many challenges that need to be explored to identify practical solutions. Purpose To explore the perceived challenges and barriers to using telehealth in managing acute and chronic CVDs among healthcare professionals. Methods A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted by interviewing 24 health professionals at two hospitals in different clinical areas in Jordan. Results Several barriers were reported by participants that affected the utilization of telehealth services. The barriers were categorized into the following four themes: Drawbacks related to patients, Health providers’ concerns, Procedural faults, and telehealth To complement the service only. Conclusions The study suggests that telehealth can be instrumental in supporting care management for patients with CVD. It means that understanding the advantages and barriers to implementing telehealth by the healthcare providers in Jordan can improve many aspects of the healthcare services for patients with CVD within the healthcare settings in Jordan.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09368-wTelehealthCardiovascular disordersRemote careJordanQualitative research |
| spellingShingle | Ibtisam A. Alarabyat Nezam Al-Nsair Intima Alrimawi Nabeel Al-Yateem Raed Mohammad Shudifat Ahmad Rajeh Saifan Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan BMC Health Services Research Telehealth Cardiovascular disorders Remote care Jordan Qualitative research |
| title | Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan |
| title_full | Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan |
| title_fullStr | Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan |
| title_short | Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan |
| title_sort | perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals views in jordan |
| topic | Telehealth Cardiovascular disorders Remote care Jordan Qualitative research |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09368-w |
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