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Using technology to help rural practice.

S B Dymond1, C J Rankin

  • 1Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Medicine.

Medical Group Management Journal
|August 6, 1992
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Rural healthcare providers face unique challenges due to distance. Telecommunications and satellite technology offer solutions to bridge these gaps, as demonstrated by Texas Tech University

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Telemedicine
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Rural healthcare providers encounter challenges similar to urban settings.
  • Geographical isolation exacerbates these issues in rural areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of telecommunications and satellite technology in rural healthcare.
  • To address the compounded challenges faced by distant healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing telecommunications and satellite technology.
  • Implementing solutions by Texas Tech University.

Main Results:

  • Bridging geographical distances in healthcare delivery.
  • Mitigating the compounded issues faced by rural providers.

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Conclusions:

  • Telecommunications and satellite technology are viable solutions for rural healthcare.
  • Texas Tech University is actively implementing these technologies to improve access.