Analysis of telemedicine diffusion: the case of China.
Telemedicine helps developing countries deliver medical services to underdeveloped rural areas where health resources are deficient. Yet telemedicine diffusion in the largest developing country, China, remains a secret to the world. This paper examines the evolution of telemedicine in China, analyzes factors influencing the diffusion of telemedicine, and provides recommendations to overcome obstacles to telemedicine.
Xue
Yajiong
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University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA. yxue@fau.edu
Liang
Huigang
H
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D002681:China; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000639:trends*