Characteristics of Successfully Implemented Telemedical Applications
Author Information
Author(s): Aud Obstfelder, Kjersti H Engeseth, Rolf Wynn
Primary Institution: Norwegian Centre of Telemedicine, University Hospital of Northern Norway
Hypothesis
What are the characteristics of telemedical applications that have successfully been implemented in routine clinical practice?
Conclusion
The success of a technology depends on how the interplay between technical and social factors is managed during the process of implementation.
Supporting Evidence
- Telemedical applications are characterized by clearly stated local service delivery problems.
- Telemedicine is perceived as beneficial and a solution to political and medical issues.
- Collaboration between promoters and users is essential for successful implementation.
- Organizational and technological arrangements must be addressed for effective telemedicine use.
- The future operation of the service should be considered during implementation.
Takeaway
This study looks at what makes telemedicine work well in hospitals, showing that both technology and teamwork are important.
Methodology
An extensive literature review was conducted to identify and qualitatively analyze articles describing characteristics of successfully implemented telemedical applications.
Potential Biases
The study may not adequately represent unsuccessful telemedicine applications, limiting the understanding of factors affecting implementation.
Limitations
The study does not provide detailed evaluation results of the telemedical applications' outcomes during the implementation period.
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