DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

TABLE OF CONTENT

DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE: THE WAY FORWARD IN NIGERIA1

INTRODUCTION1

OVERVIEW OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE1

IMPACT OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICES2

Improvements in healthcare quality3

Improves Efficiency and Financial Performance4

ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION5

Aligning with national health priorities5

Assessing the health and ICT context5

Measuring effectiveness6

Adapting to a flexible and iterative process6

FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION6

Cost of implementation7

Organizational size7

Power supply7

Internet7

Complexity of the system8

Reliability of the system8

Capacity building9

Staff level of knowledge9

Laws and legislation9

WAY FORWARD OF DIGITIZED MEDICAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA10

Funding11

Improved internet connectivity11

Adequate support from physicians12

Incorporating ICT training in health courses12

REFERENCES13

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