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[Telemedicine--organizational consequences more than just talk?]
1Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet, Oslo. maa@afi-wri.no
Summary
Telemedicine applications, including clinical use and management, can significantly alter healthcare organizations. This technology impacts task distribution, skill requirements, and inter-organizational collaboration in health services.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Organizational Studies
Context:
- The increasing adoption of telemedicine necessitates understanding its organizational implications within healthcare.
- Despite frequent mentions, empirical research on telemedicine's organizational impact remains limited.
Purpose:
- To explore the potential organizational consequences of telemedicine adoption.
- To categorize telemedicine applications and their associated organizational changes.
Summary:
- Telemedicine encompasses clinical use, medical services, extramural applications, skills enhancement, and management.
- Organizational impacts include shifts in task distribution, new work divisions, enhanced collaboration among dispersed teams, and improved coordination.
Impact:
- Empirical evidence, such as a Norwegian study, confirms that telemedicine is actively reshaping health service organizations.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for effective telemedicine implementation and healthcare system adaptation.