Telemedicine Acceptance in Turkey

In Turkey, a recent study explored how people's comfort with technology and their views on artificial intelligence affect their willingness to use telemedicine services. The study took place between January and March 2026 and involved 277 adults who visited a family health center.

The participants' average age was 30.52 years, with a little over half being female. The study found that people who were more comfortable using technology had a higher acceptance of telemedicine services. This comfort with technology was measured by something called e-health literacy.

Interestingly, people's attitudes towards artificial intelligence also played a role. Those with a positive view of AI were more likely to accept telemedicine, while those with negative views were less likely.

The study showed that e-health literacy directly influences telemedicine acceptance. However, people's attitudes towards AI did not affect the relationship between e-health literacy and telemedicine acceptance.

The findings suggest that improving people's comfort with technology and addressing concerns about AI could help increase the use of telemedicine services. This is especially important in primary care settings.

The study's results highlight the need for strategies to boost e-health literacy and address AI-related concerns. By doing so, telemedicine services can become more widely accepted and used.

The digital transformation in healthcare is changing how people receive medical care. Telemedicine services are becoming more popular, and understanding what affects their acceptance is crucial.

E-health literacy and attitudes towards AI are key factors in this acceptance. By understanding these factors, healthcare providers can work to increase the use of telemedicine services.

The study provides valuable insights into the factors that influence telemedicine acceptance. It highlights the importance of e-health literacy and attitudes towards AI in this acceptance.