DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

TABLE OF CONTENT

DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE: THE WAY FORWARD IN NIGERIA 1

INTRODUCTION 1

OVERVIEW OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE 1

IMPACT OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICES 2

Improvements in healthcare quality 3

Improves Efficiency and Financial Performance 4

ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION 5

Aligning with national health priorities 5

Assessing the health and ICT context 5

Measuring effectiveness 6

Adapting to a flexible and iterative process 6

FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION 6

Cost of implementation 7

Organizational size 7

Power supply 7

Internet 7

Complexity of the system 8

Reliability of the system 8

Capacity building 9

Staff level of knowledge 9

Laws and legislation 9

WAY FORWARD OF DIGITIZED MEDICAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA 10

Funding 11

Improved internet connectivity 11

Adequate support from physicians 12

Incorporating ICT training in health courses 12

REFERENCES 13

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