Abstract
Background: A multi-dimensional telemedicine patient satisfaction measure is utilized to provide managerial insights into where service improvements are needed and factors that impact patient service perceptions. This research explores the influence of patient demographics on telemedicine satisfaction. Four dimensions of telemedicine patient satisfaction (health benefits, patient-centered care, monetary costs, and non-monetary costs) were compared across patient gender, income, and education levels. Methods: A survey of 440 US telemedicine patients on patient satisfaction was measured with Likert scale items to create a multi-dimensional construct using the SERVQUAL model. MANOVA, ANOVA, and linear contrasts were used to examine the impact of patient demographics on telemedicine satisfaction dimensions. Results: The findings revealed that patient demographic characteristics moderated various dimensions of their telemedicine experience satisfaction. Satisfaction with telemedicine health benefits was moderated by patient gender and income levels. Patient-centered care was moderated by patient gender, income, and education levels. Satisfaction with the monetary cost of telemedicine was associated with patient gender and education level. Patient education level influenced their satisfaction with telemedicine non-monetary costs. Discussion: Notable trends include generally higher patient satisfaction for women and those with lower education levels. Patient income showed mixed trends regarding the four dimensions of patient satisfaction. Improvements in patient health literacy along with customized services may improve telemedicine patient care satisfaction and health outcomes. Conclusions: Measuring telemedicine patient satisfaction with a multi-dimensional assessment tool provides insights into how patient demographics influence perceptions of services received. The findings highlighted perceptions of telemedicine patient satisfaction dimensions that differed across patient demographics and provided insights into their overall impact on telemedicine patient satisfaction.
Subject
Health Information Management,Health Informatics,Health Policy,Leadership and Management
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