I notice that while your query references a specific cross-sectional survey on patient attitudes toward digital health interventions in dermatology, the full study details aren't included in the search results provided. However, I can share what the search results reveal about **dermatological patients' attitudes toward digital health interventions**: ## Patient Acceptance and Interest Patients generally show **positive attitudes and interest in digital health tools**, though their actual adoption remains limited[1]. Only a small minority of patients (6%) had prior experience with digital health interventions before participating in studies[1]. Importantly, patients reported being **dependent on their dermatologists' acceptance** of these tools—meaning they're more likely to use digital solutions if their physicians recommend them[1]. ## Key Barriers and Facilitators The main obstacle is **lack of digital competence**: inadequate digital health literacy affects a significant portion of patients, ranging from 22% in Norway to 58% in Germany[1]. Additionally, patients exhibit **hesitancy toward AI-based diagnoses without dermatologist involvement**—84% of patients prefer a dermatologist's diagnosis over AI alone[4]. Trust remains crucial: patients strongly prefer receiving dermatology information directly from their dermatologists (99%), with 78% reporting high satisfaction with physician-provided information[5]. ## Practical Implications For these findings to translate into better care, digital health tools must be **user-friendly and adapted to varying skill levels**[1]. Data privacy transparency is essential, and successful implementation requires dermatologists' active endorsement and integration into existing workflows[1]. To provide more detailed analysis of the specific study you're referencing, please share the complete study text or clarify which results you'd like me to focus on.
Originaltitel: Attitudes of dermatological patients towards digital health interventions: a cross‐sectional survey and cluster analysis