The Journal of Telemedicine3060-58302120250409Online Pharmacies Have Not Yet Been Widely Accepted by the Public: A Survey Study2938engRohhangiz HosseiniSahar DolatabadiSepideh DolatabadiAli MohammadHadianfardDepartment of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Science, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran2025040320250403
The growth and expansion of online pharmacies have significantly transformed the drug supply chain, driven by consumer convenience and new behaviors arising from the pandemic. This study aimed to examine community perspectives on online pharmacies through a survey. A questionnaire was distributed to gather the attitudes of residents in Ahvaz, a major city in southwestern Iran. A total of 384 participants took part in the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics through SPSS. Results indicated that while most people were aware of online pharmacies, a significant number remained unaware of their existence. Furthermore, individuals often choose not to use online pharmacies for several reasons, including concerns about privacy, security, and lack of trust, as they prefer shopping in person at local pharmacies. Additionally, satisfaction with online pharmacies was lower than expected, with nearly one-third of buyers reporting unaffordable experiences with their online purchases.
The Journal of Telemedicine3060-58302120250409Transforming Dental Education in the Digital Age: Launching the Digital Demonstration Dental Room2328engNarjesAkbariProfessor of Oral & Maxillofacial Medicine Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Diseases, School of Dentistry Birjand University of Medical SciencesLeiliAlizadehAssistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry Birjand University of Medical SciencesParvinParvaeiAssociate Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Medicine Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Diseases, School of Dentistry Birjand University of Medical SciencesAfaghZareiEducation development Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran2025031520250403The Journal of Telemedicine3060-58302120250409Telerehabilitation in Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Feasible and Effective Approach1922engSeyedeh Saeideh Babazadeh-ZaviehAssistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran. Seyed Mohammad JafarHaeridepartment of anatomy, medical school, arak medical university, arak, iran2025021820250316The Journal of Telemedicine3060-58302120250409The Impact of Telemedicine on Access to Healthcare Services in Remote Areas1518engAzamSoleimaniKazerun Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazerun, Iran2025021320250301The Journal of Telemedicine3060-58302120250409Telemedicine: A Cost-Effective Approach to IVF and Infertility Care1114engSanazAlaeeShiraz University of Medical Sciences2025011820250209The Journal of Telemedicine3060-58302120250409Physicians’ View on Telemedicine during the Corona Outbreak: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Imam Reza Teaching Hospital of Mashhad110engMarjan Rasoulian-KasrinehDepartment of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranMoslem Taheri SoodejaniCenter for Healthcare Data Modeling, Departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IranHamidReza ReihaniEmergency Medicine Department, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranNahid SharifzadehDepartment of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranSeyyed-MohammadTabatabaeiDepartment of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran2025010220250209
Telemedicine uses information and communication technology (ICT) to provide remote care to patients, especially during outbreaks. This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes toward and knowledge about the telemedicine system among healthcare professionals. This cross-sectional study was conducted among physicians working at Imam Reza Hospital, affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, in 2021. Data were collected using a well-structured self-administered questionnaire. A total of 133 specialists and subspecialists participated in this study, including 25 internists, 14 anesthesiologists, 10 cardiologists, 9 emergency medicine specialists, 9 radiologists, and 9 dermatologists. The average age and years of experience were 49.9 ± 8.6 and 13.4 ± 7.6, respectively. Investigating their attitudes toward and knowledge about telemedicine revealed that 50% of them had a “high” attitude, and their knowledge was above medium. Based on the research and the positive views on the use of telemedicine, especially during the recent pandemic, it can be concluded that this technology may be suitable for only specific healthcare tasks. However, healthcare organizations may benefit from implementing telemedicine in various aspects, such as reducing treatment costs and increasing the speed, accuracy, and quality of care provided to patients and injured individuals.