Possibilities of using telemedicine in developing countries on the example of Ghana and Kenya

Authors

  • Ewa Zieliński Katedra Medycyny Ratunkowej i Medycyny Katastrof Collegium Medicum w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu
  • Katarzyna Sas Katedra i Zakład Pedagogiki i Dydaktyki Pielęgniarskiej Collegium Medicum w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu
  • Rafał Gotowski Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy

Keywords

rehabilitation telemedicine, diseases, Ghana, Kenya

Abstract

The paper addresses the problem of the lack of access to medical services and qualified medical staff in developing countries on the example of Kenya and Ghana. The paper presents possibilities of using telemedicine in Kenya and Ghana. It was proposed to appoint the function of a medical coordinator. The project of implementing telemedicine in Kenya was described and the possibility of implementing the system for Ghana was indicated. The benefits of using telemedicine for both medical personnel and the patient are presented.

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2018-12-14

How to Cite

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ZIELIŃSKI, Ewa, SAS, Katarzyna and GOTOWSKI, Rafał. Possibilities of using telemedicine in developing countries on the example of Ghana and Kenya. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 14 December 2018. Vol. 8, no. 12, pp. 255-261. [Accessed 26 January 2025].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 12 (2018)

Section

Research Articles

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