Assessment of Ethiopian Health Facilities Readiness for Implementation of Telemedicine
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Preliminary Assessment of Ethiopian Physicians Taste for Telemedicine: the Case of Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telemedicine is an ideal solution to low income African countries struggling with health facilities and care providers shortages. This preliminary study explores physician’s level of acceptance and use of telemedicine system in Ethiopia. Data were gathered using a survey questionnaire based on UTAUT. Results show that physicians overall taste to the telemedicine system appears to be favourable....
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عنوان ژورنال:
- CAIS
دوره 34 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014