Pediatric Teleradiology in Low-Income Settings and the Areas for Future Research in Teleradiology

Frontiers in Public Health

Savvas Andronikou¹ 

关键词: teleradiology;    tuberculosis;    pulmonary;    HIV infections;    developing countries;    resource allocation;    cost-effectiveness;    X-rays;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2014.00125

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Teleradiology is an established mechanism to overcome the lack of on-site radiologists and can benefit children in developing countries. In this “perspective” on teleradiology for pediatric care in underdeveloped countries, three low-cost teleradiology programs are discussed from experiences of one teleradiologist, in relation to previous publications on this subject. Key issues discussed include mechanisms for sustainability, cost-effectiveness, resources, and barriers to success. Reliance on each link of a telereading chain is highlighted as a constant source for concern.

【 授权许可】

CC BY