Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions (e.g. e-health, telemedicine, e-education, e-Planning) are often viewed as vehicles to bridge the digital divide between developed and developing Nations, rural and urban centers, to achieve a better planning and distribution of health infrastructures and equipments, and to resolve shortcomings in the rural health sector. This study focused on factors perceived to influence the uptake and use of ICTs as e-health solutions in rural healthcare centres in Mbaise Imo State, and on structural variables relating to these facilities and processes. Attention was also given to patients who equally decide whether to go for e-health solution or to maintain the statuesque. Facilities on ground that will enable the immediate take off of ICTs e-health solutions were accessed. Recommendations were made with regard to how ICTs can be used more effectively to improve health systems in rural healthcare centres.


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    Title :

    E-Health Solutions in Rural Healthcare in the Mbaise Area of Imo State: Nigeria


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2013


    Size :

    5 Seiten, 10 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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