Recommendations for Developing a Telemedicine Strategy for Botswana: A Meta-Synthesis.

ABSTRACT: Botswana is developing its eHealth capacity using a National eHealth Strategy. However, that strategy overlooks telemedicine, a potential solution for many healthcare challenges. For telemedicine to benefit Botswana, a telemedicine-specific strategy is required. While establishing a national strategy is a sovereign responsibility, guidance and recommendations can be provided. Using published resources specific to Botswana, key health-related issues were identified. These issues were matched with suitable telemedicine activities and delivery approaches. Recommendations were then derived from these for use in an effective telemedicine-specific strategy for Botswana. From 28 health-related issues, 6 were prioritised. Three telemedicine activities were identified (clinical services, education,

SUBMITTER: Ncube B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10530668 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature