Table 2

Conditions for telehealth implementation

Dimension

Condition (Frequency)*

Individual

Perceived ease of use (4 md, 3 hm) Technology integrated to the daily practice (3 md, 2 hm)

Healthcare professionals' motivation (2 md, 1 hm)

Professional

System based on the needs of health care professionals (4 md, 3 hm) Adequate remuneration for professionals in both sites (6 md, 1 hm)

Defining clear rules for professional liability (3 md, 2 hm) Participation of physicians in telehealth decision-making (3md)

Organisational

Availability of resources dedicated to telehealth (specialised nurses, technicians, etc) (5 md, 4 hm)

Specific schedules for telehealth consultations (3 md, 6 hm)

Referrals based upon existing collaboration networks (3 md, 3 hm)

Availability of up-to-date equipment (2 md, 3 hm)

Socio-political/Systemic

Massive investments in technologies and infrastructures (1 md, 4 hm)

Regional agreements and local development plans for health care services delivery based upon a combination of local expertise, outreach services, and access to specialists with telehealth (1 md, 4 hm)

Technological

Reliable, mobile, ergonomic, and user-friendly systems (4 md, 5 hm)

Image quality to allow diagnosis (4 md, 1 hm)

Ethical/Legal

Ensuring data confidentiality (2 md, 2 hm)

* Number of physicians (md) and hospital managers (hm) who mentioned the condition.

Gagnon et al. Implementation Science 2006 1:18   doi:10.1186/1748-5908-1-18