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Possibilities of using telemedicine in developing countries on the example of Ghana and Kenya

Authors :
Ewa Zieliński
Katarzyna Sas
Rafał Gotowski
Source :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, Vol 8, Iss 12 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Kazimierz Wielki University, 2018.

Abstract

The paper addresses the problem of the lack of access to medical services and qualified medical staff in developing countries on the example of Kenya and Ghana. The paper presents possibilities of using telemedicine in Kenya and Ghana. It was proposed to appoint the function of a medical coordinator. The project of implementing telemedicine in Kenya was described and the possibility of implementing the system for Ghana was indicated. The benefits of using telemedicine for both medical personnel and the patient are presented.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
ISSN :
23918306
Volume :
8
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5b8ee0d86a134f57a019c0d8dae8477f
Document Type :
article