Table 6 Linear regression models

Physicians

Depedent variable: Overall, how would you rate the telemedicine visit?(1–5)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

p

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Adjusted R-square

0.588

0.604

0.615

0.625

0.628

0.632

Variables

Beta

p

Beta

p

Beta

p

Beta

p

Beta

p

Beta

p

I was able to accurately assess the patient’s status based on the complaints/symptoms reported.

0.768

0.000

0.550

0.000

0.528

0.000

0.529

0.000

0.506

0.000

0.532

0.000

After the telemedicine visit, I am sure of my decision/diagnosis.

0.252

0.000

0.285

0.000

0.269

0.000

0.234

0.000

0.231

0.000

Was there a change in the therapeutic regime the visit? (1 = no; 2 = yes)

0.112

0.000

0.133

0.000

0.136

0.000

0.134

0.000

Lenght of consultation (min)

-0.106

0.001

-0.088

0.007

-0.092

0.004

The telemedicine visit makes doctorpatient communication difficult.

-0.092

0.024

-0.148

0.002

The fact that I could not touch the patient made it difficult to make a proper diagnosis.

0.102

0,019

Patients

Depedent variable: Overall, how would you rate the telemedicine visit?(1–5)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

p

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Adjusted R-square

0.445

0.521

0.549

0.566

0.570

Variables

Beta

p

Beta

p

Beta

p

Beta

p

Beta

p

Based on the symptoms I described, my doctor was able to assess my condition accurately.

0.668

0.000

0.398

0.000

0.348

0.000

0.278

0.000

0.284

0.000

The use of technical devices related to the telemedicine visit was easy.

0.387

0.000

0.389

0.000

0.293

0.000

0.296

0.000

I prefer an in-person visit.

-0.175

0.000

-0.158

0.000

-0.155

0.000

I was able to explain my problems well, I was able to describe my symptoms well during the telemedicine visit.

0.208

0.000

0.227

0.000

The telemedicine visit took longer than an in-person visit.

0.074

0.035