A Quantitative Analysis of Barriers to International Telemedicine Education: The Case of the Philippines
International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health, ICT4AWE - Proceedings
; 2023-April:75-80, 2023.
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en Inglés
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-20240723
ABSTRACT
A multitude of studies have investigated the opportunities and limitations of telemedicine pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic. However, most of the research has focused on telemedicine's constraints in the context of international, regional, and developed nations, with few studies examining the specific challenges that may affect telemedicine's progress in developing countries where the pandemic may have exacerbated existing technological and geographical difficulties. This study takes the Philippines as a case study due to its archipelagic location, use of English as an official language, and other factors that influence its adaptability to international telemedicine. We assessed the barriers and challenges to the advancement of telemedicine from four viewpoints policy, organization, individual, and collaboration between organizations. Therefore, the significance of this study is twofold (a) to concentrate on international telemedicine education by contrasting domestic and international practices, and (b) to newly reveal connections between each component, as prior research highlighted barriers and difficulties but did not clarify relationships among different elements. We surveyed and interviewed 38 physicians, technicians, coordinators, and staff involved in telemedicine education in the Philippines. The study found that (1) public support yields favourable results, (2) a strong correlation exists between domestic and international telemedicine, (3) communication and technical obstacles are interconnected, (4) unity and cooperation in intra-hospital collaboration are critical, and (5) comprehending the "significance of work" has a positive impact. This study underscores the intersectionality of several barriers to telemedicine development. It also recommends providing greater support for telemedicine education in developing nations and promoting collaboration between developing and developed nations. Copyright © 2023 by SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications, Lda. Under CC license (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
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Bases de datos de organismos internacionales
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Scopus
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio experimental
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Estudio observacional
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
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Inglés
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International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health, ICT4AWE - Proceedings
Año:
2023
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