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Table 3 Potential types and preferences of telemedicine and willingness to pay (N = 429)

From: Health service utilization, unmet healthcare needs, and the potential of telemedicine services among Korean expatriates

Family doctor

Pay scheme

Preference, Mean (SD)

n (%)

Expected price median (IQR)

Total

3.6 (0.9)

230 (53.6)

 

Annually

 

80 (34. 8)

61.5 (28.0, 123.0)

Monthly

 

29 (12.6)

18. 5 (12.3, 35.2)

As needed

 

121 (52.6)

13.2 (6.6, 26.4)

A quick, 24-h medical consultation

Pay scheme

Preference, Mean (SD)

n (%)

Expected price median (IQR)

Total

3.7 (0.9)

261 (60.8)

 

Annually

 

56 (21. 5)

44 (23.9, 88.0)

Monthly

 

15 (5.7)

13.2 (9.9, 23.3)

As needed

 

190 (72.7)

8.8 (5.0, 19.6)

Second opinion

 

Preference, Mean (SD)

n (%)

Expected price median (IQR)

Total

3.6 (0.8)

264 (61.5)

 

As needed

  

12.7 (8.8, 22.0)

Tele-diagnosis with prescription

Pay scheme

Preference, Mean (SD)

n (%)

Expected price median (IQR)

Total

3.4 (0.8)

204 (47.5)

 

Annually

 

47 (23.0)

36.9 (21.0, 88.0)

Monthly

 

20 (9.8)

13.2 (12.3, 22.0)

As needed

 

137 (67.2)

10 (6.2, 22.0)

  1. Note. SD standard deviation;IQR interquartile range