Challenges and solutions for implementing telemedicine in Iran from health policymakers' perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant progress in health technology and growing interest among countries in incorporating telemedicine into healthcare delivery, its usage remains limited in Iran. The aim of this study is to investigate the challenges related to telemedicine in Iran and pinpoint potential solutions from the viewpoint of health policymakers, marking the first such endeavor.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted in Iran in 2022. Data were gathered from 19 health policymakers who were selected using purposeful and snowball sampling techniques via in-depth and semi-structured interviews. The research findings were analyzed using the content analysis technique, with coding performed using MAXQDA software. The content analysis approach developed by Erlingsson was u

SUBMITTER: Hosseini SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10782789 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature