Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman
While telemedicine has shown promise for diagnosis and treatment, its integration into specialised clinics and mainstream healthcare is slow. A study at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman, investigated parental perceptions of virtual clinics and telemedicine experiences among parents of childre...
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| author | Ahmed B. Idris Watfa Al-Mamari Taif Saud Al Humaidi Kawther Abdullah Al Ma'ashri Ahmed Alhabsi Saquib Jalees Ahlam Gaber Muna Al-Jabri M. Mazharul Islam Amna Al-Futaisi |
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| description | While telemedicine has shown promise for diagnosis and treatment, its integration into specialised clinics and mainstream healthcare is slow. A study at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman, investigated parental perceptions of virtual clinics and telemedicine experiences among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) conducted from January 2021 to January 2022; the cross-sectional study involved 130 participants. The study revealed that 70% of participants were male, and the mean age of the children was 6.1 ± 0.26 years. Regarding telemedicine awareness, 53% of respondents were informed, yet encountered obstacles such as poor internet service and lack of awareness. Despite challenges, 46% of respondents viewed telemedicine positively. Parents showed significant differences in their perception of virtual interviews based on interview purpose (P = 0.034), clinic type (P < 0.001), internet service quality (P = 0.029), timing conflicts (P = 0.001), lack of technology experience (P = 0.041), and awareness gaps (P = 0.012). Our study identified challenges for parents of children with NDD in utilising telehealth, primarily stemming from limited awareness and internet connectivity issues. To enhance telemedicine quality, we suggest improving internet infrastructure and promoting telemedicine awareness. Further research is needed to optimise telemedicine implementation for both diagnosis and intervention in children with NDD. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dbfd4cfda3e84e8ea880b9864b7ec8f82024-12-03T19:27:48ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGlobal Public Health1744-16921744-17062024-12-0119110.1080/17441692.2024.2381093Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in OmanAhmed B. Idris0Watfa Al-Mamari1Taif Saud Al Humaidi2Kawther Abdullah Al Ma'ashri3Ahmed Alhabsi4Saquib Jalees5Ahlam Gaber6Muna Al-Jabri7M. Mazharul Islam8Amna Al-Futaisi9Developmental Pediatric Unit, Child Health Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanDevelopmental Pediatric Unit, Child Health Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IrelandOman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OmanInternship Program, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanDevelopmental Pediatric Unit, Child Health Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanDevelopmental Pediatric Unit, Child Health Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanNursing Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanDepartment of Statistics, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanPediatric Neurology Unit, Child Health Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanWhile telemedicine has shown promise for diagnosis and treatment, its integration into specialised clinics and mainstream healthcare is slow. A study at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman, investigated parental perceptions of virtual clinics and telemedicine experiences among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) conducted from January 2021 to January 2022; the cross-sectional study involved 130 participants. The study revealed that 70% of participants were male, and the mean age of the children was 6.1 ± 0.26 years. Regarding telemedicine awareness, 53% of respondents were informed, yet encountered obstacles such as poor internet service and lack of awareness. Despite challenges, 46% of respondents viewed telemedicine positively. Parents showed significant differences in their perception of virtual interviews based on interview purpose (P = 0.034), clinic type (P < 0.001), internet service quality (P = 0.029), timing conflicts (P = 0.001), lack of technology experience (P = 0.041), and awareness gaps (P = 0.012). Our study identified challenges for parents of children with NDD in utilising telehealth, primarily stemming from limited awareness and internet connectivity issues. To enhance telemedicine quality, we suggest improving internet infrastructure and promoting telemedicine awareness. Further research is needed to optimise telemedicine implementation for both diagnosis and intervention in children with NDD.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17441692.2024.2381093Healthcare serviceneurodevelopmental disorderstelemedicinecovid-19OmanGood Health and well-being |
| spellingShingle | Ahmed B. Idris Watfa Al-Mamari Taif Saud Al Humaidi Kawther Abdullah Al Ma'ashri Ahmed Alhabsi Saquib Jalees Ahlam Gaber Muna Al-Jabri M. Mazharul Islam Amna Al-Futaisi Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman Global Public Health Healthcare service neurodevelopmental disorders telemedicine covid-19 Oman Good Health and well-being |
| title | Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman |
| title_full | Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman |
| title_fullStr | Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman |
| title_short | Perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in Oman |
| title_sort | perception about telemedicine services among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in a specialised tertiary centre in oman |
| topic | Healthcare service neurodevelopmental disorders telemedicine covid-19 Oman Good Health and well-being |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17441692.2024.2381093 |
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