Cost-effectiveness analysis of telemedicine.

Autor: Crowe, B. L.
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Zdroj: Journal of Telemedicine & Telecare; Mar1998 Supplement 1, Vol. 4, p14-17, 4p
Abstrakt: There are a number of different costs associated with the development and operation of telemedicine services. A model is proposed in order to assist in strengthening the evidence base for telemedicine. It includes the following components: project establishment costs; equipment costs; maintenance costs; communication costs; staffing costs. All need to be considered in arriving at an annual cost figure for operating a telemedicine service. The inclusion of all these costs, prepared in the standard manner outlined in the model, will ensure that a realistic cost figure is available when evaluating the costeffectiveness of a telemedicine service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index