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Analyzing the Shortcomings in Smart Healthcare for Remote Home Care—A Case Study of the Taiwan Market

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  • Yunqi Yang

    (Institute of Management of Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tuing University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan)

  • Grace T. R. Lin

    (Institute of Management of Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tuing University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan)

Abstract

In Taiwan, remote healthcare initially focused on telemedicine, with systematic development starting in 2007 through the “Remote Care Pilot Program” and subsequent initiatives. Significant advancements came with the “Remote Health Care Services Development Plan” in 2010, which integratedArtificial intelligence and Information and communications technologies, enhancing smart healthcare in home care. This study investigated strategic gaps in smart healthcare applications for remote home care using a mixed-methods approach, particularly the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This study identified and ranked strategic gaps, including “legal regulations”, “economic factors”, “user behavior habits”, “policy and culture”, and “environment and technology”. Findings, based on in-depth interviews with 6 experts and 16 AHP questionnaire samples, highlight “legal regulations” and “user behavior habits” as critical areas needing attention. Addressing these gaps can improve user acceptance and the effectiveness of smart healthcare applications, providing valuable insights for future research and practice in making remote home care more comprehensive and efficient.

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  • Yunqi Yang & Grace T. R. Lin, 2024. "Analyzing the Shortcomings in Smart Healthcare for Remote Home Care—A Case Study of the Taiwan Market," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(7), pages 1-22, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:7:p:838-:d:1423403
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