Related Experiment Videos
A programme management model for the Nova Scotia telemedicine network.
1TecKnowledge Health Care Systems Inc., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|October 27, 1999
Summary
Formal program management is essential for sustainable telemedicine integration into healthcare. This study identifies critical success factors and outlines a comprehensive management model for effective telemedicine network development and operation.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Telecommunication Systems
Background:
- Sustainable telemedicine networks are rare, hindering widespread adoption in modern healthcare.
- Successful integration requires a structured program management approach, not ad-hoc implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify critical success factors for establishing sustainable telemedicine networks.
- To present a program management model for effective telemedicine implementation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a telemedicine self-assessment indicator.
- Service modeling and technical design and integration.
- Application development, validation, scheduling, network management, and evaluation.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive program management model was developed and applied to the Nova Scotia Telemedicine Network.
- Key tools and processes for managing telemedicine initiatives were identified.
Conclusions:
- A formal program management model is crucial for the successful and sustainable integration of telemedicine into mainstream healthcare.
- The outlined model provides a framework for developing and managing robust telemedicine networks.