DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

TABLE OF CONTENT DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE: THE WAY FORWARD IN NIGERIA1 INTRODUCTION1 OVERVIEW OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICE1 IMPACT OF DIGITIZATION OF MEDICAL PRACTICES2 Improvements in healthcare quality3 Improves Efficiency and Financial Performance4 ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION5 Aligning with national health priorities5 Assessing the health and ICT context5 Measuring effectiveness6 Adapting to a flexible and iterative process6 FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF DIGITIZATION6 Cost of implementation7 Organizational size7 Power supply7 Internet7 Complexity of the system8 Reliability of the system8 Capacity building9 Staff level of knowledge9 Laws and legislation9 WAY FORWARD OF DIGITIZED MEDICAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA10 Funding11 Improved internet connectivity11 Adequate support from physicians12 Incorporating ICT training in health courses12 REFERENCES13