A survey carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2020, found that 50 percent of respondents believe one of the biggest benefits of digital health services during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is the reduced risk of passing on infections to other patients, while a further 49 percent think that reduced risk of catching infections is the main benefit. Furthermore 48 percent believe a benefit of digital health would be the reduced risk of passing infection to health professionals.
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Which of the following do you think are the biggest benefits of a digital health service given the current situation?
Characteristic
Share of responses
Reduces risk of passing on infections to other patients
50%
Reduces risk of catching infections
49%
Reduces risk of passing on infections to healthcare staff
48%
If people are unwell, it helps them to still be able to see a doctor
45%
It offers reassurance for people who might need to self-isolate
42%
It’s more accessible to speak with a doctor if people live in more remote locations
40%
It reduces the burden on medical professionals / hospitals
38%
It helps me get an appointment more quickly / saves me waiting
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GWI. (March 12, 2020). Which of the following do you think are the biggest benefits of a digital health service given the current situation? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106721/digital-health-benefits-during-covid-19-pandemic-in-uk/
GWI. "Which of the following do you think are the biggest benefits of a digital health service given the current situation? ." Chart. March 12, 2020. Statista. Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106721/digital-health-benefits-during-covid-19-pandemic-in-uk/
GWI. (2020). Which of the following do you think are the biggest benefits of a digital health service given the current situation? . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106721/digital-health-benefits-during-covid-19-pandemic-in-uk/
GWI. "Which of The following Do You Think Are The Biggest Benefits of a Digital Health Service given The Current Situation? ." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Mar 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106721/digital-health-benefits-during-covid-19-pandemic-in-uk/
GWI, Which of the following do you think are the biggest benefits of a digital health service given the current situation? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106721/digital-health-benefits-during-covid-19-pandemic-in-uk/ (last visited August 24, 2024)
Which of the following do you think are the biggest benefits of a digital health service given the current situation? [Graph], GWI, March 12, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106721/digital-health-benefits-during-covid-19-pandemic-in-uk/
