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An ISDN-based telemedicine system
1Dept. of Management Information System, MingHsin Institute of Technology, HsinChu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Journal of Digital Imaging
|September 15, 1998
Summary
The telemedicine system met its initial goals, proving successful. Further cost-effectiveness requires reducing communication expenses, particularly by optimizing video usage in telemedicine.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Communication
Background:
- Telemedicine systems are increasingly adopted for healthcare delivery.
- Evaluating the success and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine is crucial for widespread implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the preliminary success of a telemedicine system against predefined goals.
- To identify areas for improving the cost-effectiveness of telemedicine operations.
Main Methods:
- The study evaluated a telemedicine system based on three initial objectives.
- Analysis focused on identifying cost-saving opportunities, specifically regarding communication expenses.
Main Results:
- The implemented telemedicine system successfully achieved its three primary objectives.
- Preliminary findings indicate that communication costs, especially video transmission, require further reduction for optimal cost-effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The telemedicine system demonstrates initial success in meeting its goals.
- Future efforts should focus on establishing criteria for video use and developing telemedicine quality standards to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.