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Examining The Impact Of Accreditation On A Primary Healthcare Organization In Qatar, Alia Ghareeb
Examining The Impact Of Accreditation On A Primary Healthcare Organization In Qatar, Alia Ghareeb
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although a modest body of literature exists on accreditation, little research was conducted on the impact of accreditation on primary healthcare organizations in the Middle East. This study assessed the changes resulting from the integration of Accreditation Canada International's accreditation program in a primary healthcare organization in the State of Qatar. The study also investigated how accreditation helped introduce organizational changes through promoting organizational learning as well as quality improvement initiatives. Pomey's Dimension of Change framework and questionnaire was used to measure the effect of Accreditation Canada International standards on the perceived quality performance and the progress towards organizational learning. …
The Barriers Encountered In Telemedicine Implementation By Health Care Practitioners, Olantunji Obikunle
The Barriers Encountered In Telemedicine Implementation By Health Care Practitioners, Olantunji Obikunle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Patients in rural areas in the United States do not have adequate health care facilities for illnesses and injuries not serious enough for emergency care, but telemedicine could have a positive impact both economically and medically to control rapidly rising health care costs, which is a significant percentage of the gross national product. The purpose of this case study was to explore the barriers physicians encountered in telemedicine implementation. Participants included 4 physicians who took part in face-to-face interviews in a clinical setting in Ohio to explore strategies used in implementing telemedicine. The results of these interviews, coupled with observations …