“Telemedicine and its acceptance by the general population of Vidarbha region (Chandrapur District) in (Maharashtra)”

Abstract

Purpose:This paper endeavour is to accommodate an investigation to rule out the factors
influencing the acceptance of telemedicine services among the ultimate population (excluding
the medical professionals) of Vidarbha within the Maharashtra state.
Design/Methodology/Approach:This paper adopts the empirical as well as conceptual study
method to analysebehavioural patterns, thoughts, hurdles and level of adaptability to the
telemedicine technology. The initial data has come from 151 people of Vidarbha through a
questionnaire based survey and additionally some recommendations for engaging people with
telemedicine technology were suggested. A few articles were considered for the review,
discussion and analysis.
Findings: The findings regarding factors including privacy, trust, facilitating conditions and
resistance to vary can aid within the planning and adequate provision of telemedicine services
in India. Implications of these findings for healthcare leaders shall be briefly considered in
future.
Research limitations/Implications: The paper does not focus on the aspect of healthcare
workers of the telemedicine. The study is completely general population oriented who are
going to use telemedicine to consult a doctor. Study is only focussing on the Indian
telemedicine market. Does not include the orthodox telemedicine usage techniques. It is a
generalised study with does not focus on a specific branch of healthcare speciality in
telemedicine.
Originality/Value:With respect to a research article on acceptance of telemedicine additional
factors were suggested in the questionnaire such as Willingness to pay and Language barriers.