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Challenges facing telemedicine in low income countries

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Telemedicine is the practice of medicine virtually, by means of newly developed technology, such as computers, phones, and videos, to provide different healthcare services including diagnosis, monitoring, and consultations, mainly for patients who cannot be physically presented in the clinics and hospitals. However, there are several obstacles, that inhibit the globally widespread diffusion of telemedicine specifically in low-income countries.

Source: Electronic Journal of Medical and Dental Studies

DOI: 10.29333/ejmds/13779

Authors: Layal Msheik, Mohamad Barakat, Hiba Hamdar, Nour Fakih, Katrine Ibrahim, Jana Jaber

Institutions: Lebanese University, Lebanese American University

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4387570519