An Evaluation of the Clinical Effectiveness of Telemedicine Medical Providers' Perspective.
Abstract
Despite the growing use of telemedicine technology in civilian and military health care, relatively little work has been performed in the area of evaluation. To address this deficiency, a preliminary set of telemedicine evaluation instruments (primarily surveys) was developed and pilot tested. Surveys for health care providers were administered aboard three Navy carrier groups and one remote shore station. A separate questionnaire, designed for the medical specialist consultants who were contacted via telecommunications, was administered at the consultant sites. Results suggest that providers view telemedicine as a highly effective tool, and that telemedicine consultations have their greatest impact on treatment (as opposed to diagnosis). The usefulness of "basic" telemedicine technologies, such as telephone and e-mail was strongly supported.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA351912
Entities
People
- D. M. Pearsall
- G. E. Larson
- J. Silva
- R. G. Burr
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center