DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

13 PAGES (4819 WORDS) Public Health Paper
TABLE OF CONTENT
DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE: THE WAY FORWARD IN NIGERIA1
INTRODUCTION1
OVERVIEW OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE1
IMPACT OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICES2
Improvements in healthcare quality3
Improves Efficiency and Financial Performance4
ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION5
Aligning with national health priorities5
Assessing the health and ICT context5
Measuring effectiveness6
Adapting to a flexible and iterative process6
FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION6
Cost of implementation7
Organizational size7
Power supply7
Internet7
Complexity of the system8
Reliability of the system8
Capacity building9
Staff level of knowledge9
Laws and legislation9
WAY FORWARD OF DIGITIZED MEDICAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA10
Funding11
Improved internet connectivity11
Adequate support from physicians12
Incorporating ICT training in health courses12
REFERENCES13