Exploring factors associated with the uneven utilization of telemedicine in Norway: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Norway has a long history of using telemedicine, especially for geographical reasons. Despite the availability of promising telemedicine applications and the implementation of national initiatives and policies, the sustainability and scaling-up of telemedicine in the health system is still far from accomplished. The main objective of this study was to explore and identify the multi-level (micro, meso and macro) factors affecting telemedicine utilization in Norway.

Methods

We used a mixed methods approach. Data from a national registry were collected to analyze the use of outpatient visits and telemedicine contacts in Norway from 2009 to 2015. Interviews with key stakeholders at national, regional and local level helped complete and contextualize the data analysis

SUBMITTER: Alami H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5745591 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature