Research Article

Sleep Telemedicine: A Survey Study of Patient Preferences

Table 3

Challenges regarding video telemedicine.

Reason %

In-person visits feel more natural47.6
My doctor may need to examine me (take my blood pressure, use a stethoscope, etc.)23.8
I do not have a computer or internet11.1
Video chat technology is too hard1.6
Other*15.9

*Examples: I do not have a web cam, do not have a laptop with video chat technology, privacy is an issue and if I am going to invest time in spending time with a Dr., then I might as well go to their office, technical difficulty with being online at same time (as the doctor).