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
fDate :
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Information Technology in Biomedicine, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TITB.2006.879599
