Use of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory to Test Patient Satisfaction with Asynchronous Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection
Joint Authors
Abramoff, Michael D.
Serrano, Christina I.
Shah, Vishal
Source
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The purpose of the study is to extend research on patient satisfaction with telemedicine services by employing the theoretical framework of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory (EDT) for diabetic retinopathy screenings focusing on rural patients.
Method.
Adult subjects (n=220) with diabetes were recruited from a single family practice office in rural Iowa.
Subjects completed a “pre” survey concerning their forward-looking perceptions of telemedicine prior to using telemedicine for detection of diabetic retinopathy and a “post” survey after they received recommendations from the distant ophthalmologists.
Results.
All hypotheses of the EDT model were supported.
Patient satisfaction is influenced by both patients’ expectations (P<.001) and disconfirmation of expectations (P<.001), and patient satisfaction has a positive impact on patient preference for telemedicine services (P<.001).
Overall, patients who received telemedicine services were highly satisfied with telemedicine and developed a favorable disposition towards telemedicine services.
Conclusions.
The EDT model is a viable framework to study patient satisfaction of telemedicine services.
While previous feasibility studies have shown that telemedicine for diabetic retinopathy screenings yields diagnostic efficacy, this study applies a theoretical framework to demonstrate the viability of telemedicine for diabetic retinopathy screenings in rural areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Serrano, Christina I.& Shah, Vishal& Abramoff, Michael D.. 2018. Use of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory to Test Patient Satisfaction with Asynchronous Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175724
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Serrano, Christina I.…[et al.]. Use of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory to Test Patient Satisfaction with Asynchronous Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175724
American Medical Association (AMA)
Serrano, Christina I.& Shah, Vishal& Abramoff, Michael D.. Use of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory to Test Patient Satisfaction with Asynchronous Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175724
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1175724