In eHealth in India today, the nature of work, the challenges and the finances: an interview-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

India is a country with vast unmet medical needs. eHealth has the potential to improve the quality of health care and reach the unreached. We have sought to understand the kinds of eHealth programmes being offered in India today, the challenges they face and the nature of their financing.

Methods

We have adopted an interview-based methodology. The 30 interviews represent 28 organizations, and include designers, implementers, evaluators and technology providers for eHealth programmes.

Results

A range of programmes is being run, including point-of-care in rural and urban areas, treatment compliance, data collection and disease surveillance, and distant medical education. Most programmes provide point-of-care to patients or other beneficiaries in rural areas.

SUBMITTER: Jaroslawski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3893581 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature