DocumentCode
1196365
Title
Analysis of Telemedicine Diffusion: The Case of China
Author
Xue, Yajiong ; Liang, Huigang
Author_Institution
Dept. of Inf. Technol. & Oper. Manage., Florida Atlantic Univ., Boca Raton, FL
Volume
11
Issue
2
fYear
2007
fDate
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
231
Lastpage
233
Abstract
Telemedicine helps developing countries deliver medical services to underdeveloped rural areas where health resources are deficient. Yet telemedicine diffusion in the largest developing country, China, remains a secret to the world. This paper examines the evolution of telemedicine in China, analyzes factors influencing the diffusion of telemedicine, and provides recommendations to overcome obstacles to telemedicine
Keywords
health care; medical information systems; telemedicine; China; health resources; medical services; telemedicine diffusion; Biomedical imaging; Cities and towns; Government; Hospitals; Information technology; Internet; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical services; Technology management; Telemedicine; China; diffusion; telemedicine; Attitude of Health Personnel; Biotechnology; China; Diffusion of Innovation; Telemedicine;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Information Technology in Biomedicine, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1089-7771
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TITB.2006.879599
Filename
4118196
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