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Proposed Framework for the Deployment of Telemedicine Centers in Rural Bangladesh

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  • Raqibul Mostafa

    (United International University, Bangladesh)

  • Gazi Mehedi Hasan

    (United International University, Bangladesh)

  • A.M. Alomgir Kabir

    (United International University, Bangladesh)

  • Md Atiqur Rahman

    (United International University, Bangladesh)

Abstract

This paper presents a unique and comprehensive framework for the deployment of effective telemedicine centers in diverse locations in Bangladesh. The framework employs a top-down analysis and design approach by properly organizing the key elements comprising it. The elements include a nationwide analysis of demographics along with current healthcare scenario as well location-specific pre-deployment studies and the recommended telemedicine solution. This framework will be a valuable guide to deploy effective and long-term telemedicine center at any given location. Towards this goal, the paper presents the framework along with a detailed discussion of the constituent elements, and analyzes several case studies to demonstrate the application of the framework to provide site-specific telemedicine solutions at some selected test sites. All the previous telemedicine projects in Bangladesh suffered from a lack of sustainability and it is expected that deployments based on the proposed framework will be effective, scalable, and long-lasting in bringing e-healthcare to the target population in Bangladesh.

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  • Raqibul Mostafa & Gazi Mehedi Hasan & A.M. Alomgir Kabir & Md Atiqur Rahman, 2011. "Proposed Framework for the Deployment of Telemedicine Centers in Rural Bangladesh," International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications (IJEHMC), IGI Global, vol. 2(1), pages 55-72, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jehmc0:v:2:y:2011:i:1:p:55-72
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