title: Theoretical frameworks in telemedicine research.
abstract: The purposive use of theory is a foundational component of research, which underpins the design, methodology, measures, interventions, and interpretation of the research project. This should be considered from the time the nascent idea of the research is born, until the final interpretation of results and write up of the discussion. Several theories relevant to telemedicine are described, discussed, and linked to typical research questions in the field.
authors.affiliation: 1 Discipline of General Practice, The University of Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Wade
authors.affiliation: 2 Centre for Research in Geriatric Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
authors.forename: Len
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.affiliation: 3 Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: Colin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Carati
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012107:Research Design; D017216:Telemedicine
keywords: Telemedicine; research methods; theoretical frameworks