Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association
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The present study of current telemedicine users is a unique attempt to understand the barriers and motivational factors related to the utilization of telemedicine. ⋯ The leading applications of RTM included emergency response and consultation. The patients, physicians, nurses, nor hospital executives served as barriers to implementation. However, licensing, costs for technology, and reimbursement for RTM continue to impede progress.