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Impact Of Healthcare Providers’ Perception On Telehealth Implementation, Misty Leann Cantrell
Impact Of Healthcare Providers’ Perception On Telehealth Implementation, Misty Leann Cantrell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Telehealth has been proven to have a significant impact on patient outcomes; however, the use of telehealth in both rural and urban areas is sporadic and inconsistent. Although researchers have investigated this issue, there is little literature on the understanding of the impact healthcare provider (HCP) perception plays in this sporadic usage. The purpose of this quantitative research study was to understand how perception and behavioral intention of HCPs impacted the use of telehealth in rural and urban areas. The unified theory of acceptance and technology (UTAUT) was used to structure this research to facilitate determining the correlation between perception …
Experiences Of Women In Sierra Leone Relating To Accessing Breast Cancer Treatment, Anne Neville
Experiences Of Women In Sierra Leone Relating To Accessing Breast Cancer Treatment, Anne Neville
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There has been a lack of consistent access to breast cancer care and treatment for women in developing countries, especially in Sierra Leone. Limited access to breast cancer care and treatment is a significant problem for women diagnosed in the later stages of the disease. The purpose of this research was to understand the experiences of women diagnosed with different stages of breast cancer, how they went about accessing breast cancer care and treatment, and how those experiences can be used to improve access to breast cancer treatment in Sierra Leone. Andersen and Newman’s healthcare utilization model guided the study’s …