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Low Utilization of Telemedicine in the First-Year Trial: A Case in the Province of West Papua, Indonesia

Authors
Riski Nugraheni, Guardian Yoki Sanjaya, Siti Setyawati Mulyono Putri, Anis Fuad, Lutfan Lazuardi, Ariani Arista Putri Pertiwi, Surahyo Sumarsono, Mei Neni Sitaresmi
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Riski Nugraheni, Mei Neni Sitaresmi
Available Online 22 February 2020.
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.110How to use a DOI?
Keywords
telemedicine, utilization, West Papua
Abstract

West Papua is the second biggest province in eastern part of Indonesia. Availability and accessibility of health care services are among the priority problems in this province. Telemedicine Indonesia (TEMENIN), a telemedicine pilot project from the Ministry of Health, has been implemented in 4 health care facilities in West Papua since 2018. This paper aims to evaluate the implementation and challenges of TEMENIN in respected health facilities in West Papua province. We applied a descriptive study using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Focus group discussion and interviews with participants emphasized the high demands of well running telemedicine. However, several difficulties and challenges have contributed to the low utilization of the TEMENIN during the pilot project. Those include unstable Internet connection, limited ease of use and lack of suitable features that meet local health problems. Several recommendations are suggested to increase the utilization and improve the pilot project in the coming years.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Health Research (ISHR 2019)
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Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
22 February 2020
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10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.110
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2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.110How to use a DOI?
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© 2020, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
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