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2025-04-08

Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era

Investigación sobre las actitudes y experiencias de los pediatras respecto al uso de la telesalud durante la pandemia de COVID-19

Investigação das atitudes e experiências de pediatras em relação ao uso da telessaúde durante esta era de pandemia (COVID-19)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n1.117544

Palabras clave:

Telehealth, pediatrician, pandemic, remote healthcare service, healthcare sector (en)
Telesalud, pediatra, pandemia, servicio de atención médica a distancia, sector sanitario (es)
Telessaúde, pediatra, pandemia, serviço de saúde remoto, setor de saúde (pt)

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Autores/as

  • Sunanda jha RIMS
  • - - RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
  • - - RIMS

Objectives

Motivated by the increased popularity of the telemedicine system, this study explored the influence of treatment effectiveness and its organizational characteristics on the adoption of telehealth among pediatric health professionals. . The pandemic situation urges the need to conduct such studies to reveal plans for adopting telehealth systems.

Methods

This article analyzed various state-of-the-art methods and designed a well-structured questionnaire comprising technically strong questions related to the objective of the study. The work engaged 90 participants, of whom 30 were excluded due to irregular follow-up and incoherent feedback to the questionnaire. In total, the responses of 60 pediatricians were collected, and statistical analysis was performed with SPSS version 20.

Results

The in-depth analysis of the data collected through questionnaires permits the deepening of understanding of the impact of administrative and clinical perspectives of telehealth among doctors. The study declared that telehealth has both advantages and disadvantages that need careful optimization for hassle-free implementation. This need requires support from government bodies, the public, and pediatric health care professionals.

Conclusion

This study highlighted the relevant contribution of telehealth dynamics at every stage of implementation. Through careful optimization, telehealth can overcome the prevailing barriers and could effectively serve remote patients, thereby increasing the satisfaction level of pediatricians during pandemics.

 

 Objetivos: Ante la creciente popularidad del sistema de telemedicina, este estudio exploró la influencia de la efectividad del tratamiento y sus características organizativas en la adopción de la telesalud entre los profesionales de la salud pediátrica. La situación de pandemia urge la necesidad de realizar estudios de este tipo para identificar planes de adopción de sistemas de telesalud. Métodos: Este artículo analizó diversos métodos de vanguardia y diseñó un cuestionario bien estructurado con preguntas técnicamente sólidas relacionadas con el objetivo del estudio. El trabajo contó con 90 participantes, de los cuales 30 fueron excluidos debido a un seguimiento irregular y a la incoherencia en la retroalimentación del cuestionario. En total, se recopilaron las respuestas de 60 pediatras y el análisis estadístico se realizó con el programa SPSS versión 20. Resultados: El análisis exhaustivo de los datos recopilados mediante cuestionarios permite comprender mejor el impacto de las perspectivas administrativas y clínicas de la telesalud entre los médicos. El estudio declaró que la telesalud presenta ventajas y desventajas que requieren una optimización cuidadosa para una implementación sin complicaciones. Esta necesidad requiere el apoyo de los organismos gubernamentales, el público y los profesionales de la salud pediátrica. Conclusión: Este estudio destacó la importante contribución de la dinámica de la telesalud en cada etapa de la implementación. Mediante una optimización cuidadosa, la telesalud puede superar las barreras existentes y atender eficazmente a los pacientes remotos, aumentando así el nivel de satisfacción de los pediatras durante las pandemias. 

Objetivos: Motivado pela crescente popularidade do sistema de telemedicina, este estudo explorou a influência da eficácia do tratamento e suas características organizacionais na adoção da telessaúde entre profissionais de saúde pediátrica. A situação da pandemia exige a realização de tais estudos para revelar planos para a adoção de sistemas de telessaúde. Métodos: Este artigo analisou vários métodos de última geração e elaborou um questionário bem estruturado compreendendo perguntas tecnicamente fortes relacionadas ao objetivo do estudo. O trabalho envolveu 90 participantes, dos quais 30 foram excluídos devido ao acompanhamento irregular e feedback incoerente ao questionário. No total, as respostas de 60 pediatras foram coletadas, e a análise estatística foi realizada com o SPSS versão 20. Resultados: A análise aprofundada dos dados coletados por meio de questionários permite o aprofundamento da compreensão do impacto das perspectivas administrativas e clínicas da telessaúde entre os médicos. O estudo declarou que a telessaúde tem vantagens e desvantagens que precisam de otimização cuidadosa para implementação sem complicações. Essa necessidade requer suporte de órgãos governamentais, do público e de profissionais de saúde pediátrica. Conclusão: Este estudo destacou a contribuição relevante da dinâmica da telessaúde em todos os estágios da implementação. Por meio de otimização cuidadosa, a telessaúde pode superar as barreiras prevalecentes e pode atender efetivamente pacientes remotos, aumentando assim o nível de satisfação dos pediatras durante pandemias. 

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jha, S., -, .-. y -, .-. (2025). Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era. Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, 54(1), 89–103. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n1.117544

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jha, S., -, .-. y -, .-. 2025. Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era. Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas. 54, 1 (abr. 2025), 89–103. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n1.117544.

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jha, S.; -, .-.; -, .-. Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era. Rev. Colomb. Cienc. Quím. Farm. 2025, 54, 89-103.

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JHA, S.; -, .-.; -, .-. Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era. Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, [S. l.], v. 54, n. 1, p. 89–103, 2025. DOI: 10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n1.117544. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/117544. Acesso em: 22 abr. 2025.

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jha, Sunanda, - -, y - -. 2025. «Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era». Revista Colombiana De Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas 54 (1):89-103. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n1.117544.

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jha, S., -, .-. y -, .-. (2025) «Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era», Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, 54(1), pp. 89–103. doi: 10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n1.117544.

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S. jha, .-. -, y .-. -, «Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era», Rev. Colomb. Cienc. Quím. Farm., vol. 54, n.º 1, pp. 89–103, abr. 2025.

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jha, S., .-. -, y .-. -. «Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era». Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, vol. 54, n.º 1, abril de 2025, pp. 89-103, doi:10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n1.117544.

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jha, Sunanda, - -, y - -. «Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era». Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas 54, no. 1 (abril 8, 2025): 89–103. Accedido abril 22, 2025. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/117544.

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jha S, - -, - -. Investigation of the Attitudes and Experiences of Pediatricians toward Telehealth Use during this Pandemic (COVID-19) Era. Rev. Colomb. Cienc. Quím. Farm. [Internet]. 8 de abril de 2025 [citado 22 de abril de 2025];54(1):89-103. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/117544

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