Telemedicine use among physicians in the German outpatient sector: A secondary analysis of a cardiologist-dominated web-based survey with Bayesian model averaging and exploratory machine learning - Takeaways - MDSpire

Telemedicine use among physicians in the German outpatient sector: A secondary analysis of a cardiologist-dominated web-based survey with Bayesian model averaging and exploratory machine learning

  • By

  • Pascal Petit

  • Nicolas Vuillerme

  • Jan Gehrmann

  • Johannes Stephan

  • Felix Mühlensiepen

  • Jonathan Nübel

  • Eimo Martens

  • Franziska Hahn

  • July 16, 2026

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    Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Germany, impacting the healthcare system significantly.

  • 2

    Telemedicine offers solutions for cardiology, including remote monitoring and consultations, but faces challenges in implementation.

  • 3

    In Germany, telemedicine adoption is hindered by barriers such as technical infrastructure, data protection, and reimbursement issues.

  • 4

    The German Federal Joint Committee established a framework for integrating telemedicine into outpatient care, emphasizing a network-based structure.

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    This study employs Bayesian model averaging and machine learning to explore factors influencing telemedicine adoption among healthcare professionals.

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Telemedicine use among physicians in the German outpatient sector: A secondary analysis of a cardiologist-dominated web-based survey with Bayesian model averaging and exploratory machine learning

  • by Pascal Petit, Nicolas Vuillerme, Jan Gehrmann, Johannes Stephan, Felix Mühlensiepen, Jonathan Nübel, Eimo Martens, Franziska Hahn

  • July 16, 2026

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