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Assessing Telehealth Readiness and Contributing Factors Among Nurses and Nurse Managers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Alzarqa University, 2025) Alanazi, Wael Faleh; Alhusban, Raya
Abstract Background: Telehealth is increasingly essential in modern healthcare, improving access and quality, particularly in rural regions like Aljouf, kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Therefore, understanding the factors influencing telehealth readiness is crucial for its successful implementation. Aim: This study aims to assess telehealth readiness among nurses and managers at Aljouf Hospitals, KSA and identify key predictors that influence telehealth readiness. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 153 nurses and managers from Aljouf Hospitals. Data were collected using the Telehealth Readiness Assessment Tool (TRAT). Results: A total of 163 nurses and managers participated. The mean total telehealth readiness score was 4.17 (SD = 0.90), indicating a high level of overall readiness. Among the subscales, structural readiness scored the highest (M = 4.20, xv SD = 0.90), followed by engagement (M = 4.19, SD = 0.95) and core readiness (M = 4.10, SD = 0.99).. Readiness scores significantly differed by variables including marital status, education, telehealth training, usage frequency, and organizational support (p < .05). Correlation analysis revealed strong positive relationships among readiness subscales with age. Multiple regression identified age, experience, and income as significant predictors of telehealth readiness (p < .05), explaining up to 93.5% of the variance in total readiness. Conclusion: The findings reveal a high level of telehealth readiness among nurses and managers in Aljouf hospitals, with structural factors and engagement emerging as key strengths. Organizational support, individual experience, and prior training significantly influenced readiness. These insights highlight the importance of targeted training, supportive infrastructure, and policy alignment to optimize telehealth implementation in similar healthcare settings. Keywords: Telehealth readiness, nurses, managers, Saudi Arabia, healthcare technology, cross-sectional study, predictors.
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