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Exploring The Transtheoretical Model Of Change, Barriers, And Motives To Telemedicine Adoption In Athletic Training, Gabrielle A. Griffin, Kenneth E. Games, David F. Gallegos, Samantha E. Scarneo-Miller, Amanda L. Kottak, Zachary K. Winkelmann
Exploring The Transtheoretical Model Of Change, Barriers, And Motives To Telemedicine Adoption In Athletic Training, Gabrielle A. Griffin, Kenneth E. Games, David F. Gallegos, Samantha E. Scarneo-Miller, Amanda L. Kottak, Zachary K. Winkelmann
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: The delivery of healthcare services by athletic trainers (ATs) has evolved over the past two years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous research has identified an integration of telemedicine as a necessary, urgent replacement for face-to-face patient encounters in athletic training; however, there is a lack of data to support the habitual and intentional change to one’s clinical practice that includes telemedicine. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify and analyze ATs respective stages of change related to telemedicine adoption, as well as explore motivating factors and barriers related to the adoption of telemedicine. Methods: …