The future of information technology for health in developing countries

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作者：
Ratzan, Scott C. [1 ]
Busquets, Maria I. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Global Bureau, U.S. Agency for International Development, Journal of Health Communication, International Perspectives, United States
[2] Management and Training Division in the Population, Health and Nutrition Center, U.S. Agency for International Development, United States
来源：
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics | 2002年 / 80卷
关键词：
Health;
D O I：
10.3233/978-1-60750-924-0-181
中图分类号：
R96 [药理学]; R3 [基础医学]; R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号：
1001 ; 1002 ; 100602 ; 100706 ;
摘要：
What is the future of communication technology for health in developing countries? This chapter sets out to answer this question by first considering the background and potential of information technology, identifying some of the issues and trends in communication, and finally following with some challenges and opportunities of how communication technologies can make a difference in health in developing countries. Past research has shown that communication can contribute to all aspects of population, health, and nutrition programs and is relevant in a number of contexts. Some of the trends in using information technology can be classified in the following categories: competition, cognitive-based presentations, comprehensive translation, convergence, and culture. Challenges include finding a way to include the South in the exchange of ideas and information. In addition, reaching a consensus on worldwide quality standards will not be easy. Yet, beyond these challenges, there are many opportunities being created for international development agencies to increase their capacity for impact.
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