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Technical Factors in Telemedicine Adoption in Extreme Resource-Poor Countries

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The decisions on whether to adopt telemedicine can be influenced by a variety of factors. These factors can vary based on the context in which the system is going to be used. In extreme resource-poor countries (ERP), views of the advantages of telemedicine can be shaped not only by social-political and cultural factors but by the technology itself. This chapter discusses technical/system factors that can influence telemedicine adoption based on experiences in Haiti. Factors such as resources and infrastructure, technical service quality, end user support, comprehensive ease of use, and information completeness will be discussed. Recommendations and considerations for those considering implementing telemedicine systems in ERP countries that can also apply to non-ERP countries are provided.

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  • Telemedicine
  • Information science
  • Diffusion of innovation
  • Technology transfer
  • Developing countries

Telemedicine…” It allows us to connect a patient to a doctor and it allows s to erase time and distance which is really the miracle of telemedicine– Jay Robbins, Director of Telemedicine Tift Regional Health System

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Adelakun, O., Garcia, R. (2019). Technical Factors in Telemedicine Adoption in Extreme Resource-Poor Countries. In: Olivier, M., Croteau-Chonka, C. (eds) Global Health and Volunteering Beyond Borders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98660-9_7

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