title: Applying a methodological approach for a telecare solution in Saudi Arabia.
abstract: This paper briefly examines some major cultural/social factors influencing the quality of healthcare services in Saudi Arabia, then offers a telecare model used to provide the National Guard diabetic patients at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh with an alternative method of receiving healthcare services, to improve services and cope with healthcare, social, and cultural obstacles.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Heath Informatics, City University, London, UK.
authors.forename: Khulud
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Alkadi
authors.forename: Abdul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roudsari
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*