Open source software – a key component of E-health in Developing nations

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aut.researcherParry, David
dc.contributor.authorParry, DT
dc.contributor.authorParry, EC
dc.contributor.authorChebi, A
dc.contributor.authorDorji, P
dc.contributor.authorStone, P
dc.date.accessioned2011-12-11T21:04:22Z
dc.date.available2011-12-11T21:04:22Z
dc.date.copyright2008
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractThe global burden of disease falls most heavily on people in developing countries. Few resources for healthcare, geographical and infrastructure issues, lack of trained staff, language and cultural diversity and political instability all affect the ability of health providers to support effective and efficient healthcare. Health information systems are a key aspect of improving healthcare, but existing systems are often expensive and unsuitable. Open source software appears to be a promising avenue for quickly and cheaply introducing health information systems that are appropriate for developing nations. This article describes some aspects of open source e-health software that are particularly relevant to developing nations, issues and problems that may arise and suggests some future areas for research and action. Suggestions for critical success factors are included. Much of the discussion will be related to a case study of a training and e-health project, currently running in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI), vol.3(3), pp.1 - 15
dc.identifier.doi10.4018/jhisi.2008070101
dc.identifier.issn1555-3396 (print) 1555-340X (online)
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/3070
dc.publisherIGI Global
dc.relation.urihttp://www.igi-global.com/article/international-journal-healthcare-information-systems/2229
dc.rightsCopying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited.
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.subjectEconomic development
dc.subjecte-health
dc.subjectObstetrics
dc.subjectOpen source movement
dc.subjectPerinata medicine
dc.titleOpen source software – a key component of E-health in Developing nations
dc.typeJournal Article
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