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eHealth in Thailand: the current status.
Boonchai Kijsanayotin1, Narong Kasitipradith, Supasit Pannarunothai
1Bureau of Health Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand. boonchai.k@moph.mail.go.th
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 16, 2010
Summary
Thailand
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines eHealth as the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health.
- Thailand is a leading developing economy with pervasive ICT use, including in healthcare.
- The current status of eHealth in Thailand has not been previously assessed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the uptake of eHealth foundations in Thailand.
- To evaluate the extent of eHealth applications and services implemented in Thailand.
- To identify areas for national eHealth development priority.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the WHO global Observatory for eHealth development model and its instrument.
- Convened a panel of 18 national eHealth experts.
- Experts evaluated the country's eHealth status and provided recommendations.
Main Results:
- The development of Thailand's eHealth foundations is currently inadequate.
- There is a need to prioritize national eHealth development.
- Specific recommendations were provided by expert evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Thailand's eHealth foundations require significant improvement and prioritization.
- A comprehensive national strategy is needed to advance eHealth in Thailand.
- Expert consensus highlights the urgency for developing foundational eHealth infrastructure.
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