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Analyzing the Demographics of Virtual Care Users
Songzi Liu1, Tanzila Zaman1, Barbara Edson2
1Carolina Health Informatics Program, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 24, 2019
Summary
This study explores the demographics of patients using virtual care (VC). Understanding user characteristics like age and gender is key to improving telemedicine accessibility and adoption.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
- Patient Demographics
Background:
- Telemedicine offers a convenient healthcare alternative for patients.
- Limited research exists on the demographic profiles of individuals utilizing virtual care services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the demographic characteristics of virtual care users.
- To analyze age, gender, roles, and communication preferences within the virtual care population.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of virtual care user data.
- Examination of demographic variables including age and gender.
- Assessment of user roles and communication preferences.
Main Results:
- Demographic features of virtual care users were identified.
- Key characteristics such as age distribution and gender were analyzed.
- Preferred communication methods among users were documented.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into the demographics of virtual care users.
- Findings can inform strategies for enhancing telemedicine engagement.
- Understanding user profiles is crucial for equitable digital health implementation.
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