Determining and applying telemedicine measures of effectiveness within the U.S. Navy
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Authors
Nedved, Doris J.
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Advisors
Frew, Barry
Bui, Tung
Date of Issue
1996-12
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Telemedicine is a system of healthcare delivery tools which uses telecommunications consultations as an alternative to transportation of the patient. There are no conclusive studies to prove or disprove the use of telemedicine and it is often implemented with little basis for measuring its effectiveness. Recent initiatives have been driven by advances in technology and pressure by upper management to reduce the cost of health care, but not from local needs assessments. This thesis provides a methodology to collect data used in supporting measures of effectiveness. The methodology is developed through a review of strategic goals, an assessment of potential measures of effectiveness, and the use of a model for data collection. It is applied at a Navy medical treatment facility recently installing telemedicine equipment.
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Thesis
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Department
Information Technology Management
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
viii, 71 p.;28 cm.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.