Title: Information and communications technology for future health systems in developing countries

Authors: Lucas, Henry

Place: [Amsterdam etc.]

Publisher: Elsevier

Year: 2008

Journal: Social science & medicine

Volume: Vol. 66, No. 10

PAGE: 2122--2132

Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: information technology, communication technology, health services, developing countries

Abstract: Combining a case study approach with a general discussion, this paper attempts to assess the potential benefits of a diverse range of ICT innovations, including computer-aided diagnosis, treatment monitoring and telemedicine applications, and some of the constraints they will need to overcome.

URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18343005

Document type: E-article