| Indian Space Research Organization and telemedicine in India. | |
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PMID: 19659415 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Telemedicine in India is spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and has matured beyond technology demonstration to enter an operational phase in its history. This article attempts to bring out the evolution and development of telemedicine in India: the genesis, the approach followed, the stakeholders involved, and the results so far, with an outline for the future. ISRO has coupled its prowess in satellite communication technology with medical science and information technology to project specialty healthcare to the doorsteps of the rural, remote, and distant populace across the country. Having set the telemedicine program as a model for benefiting society with advances in modern technology, India is advancing to international dimensions the proven domestic program to people in other parts of the globe. More specifically, the article attempts to bring out the role played by ISRO, its vision, goals, and partners in the program along with the technology and observed impact. |
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Authors:
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A Bhaskaranarayana; L S Satyamurthy; Murthy L N Remilla |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association Volume: 15 ISSN: 1556-3669 ISO Abbreviation: Telemed J E Health Publication Date: 2009 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-07 Completed Date: 2009-11-23 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100959949 Medline TA: Telemed J E Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 586-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Antrix Corporation Limited, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Bangalore, India. |
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Diffusion of Innovation* India Organizational Case Studies Research / organization & administration* Spacecraft* Telemedicine* / organization & administration |
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