Accessibility to Care Through Telemedicine: The Case of the Province of Al Haouz

Najoua Eloualhani, Ahmed Maghni

2023

Abstract

Abstract:The field of healthcare is increasingly making use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to address epidemiological changes, meet the growing demands for care related to chronic diseases and an aging population, combat medical deserts, and rectify inequalities in the distribution of healthcare. In Morocco, the reform of the healthcare system largely hinges on the restructuring of healthcare services and the digitization of the healthcare system. reform. The aim of this study is to understand how teleconsultation has facilitated access to healthcare in the Marrakech-Safi region, specifically in the province of Al Haouz. This is an exploratory and descriptive study of the pilot telemedicine experience, employing a qualitative approach based on interviews with project stakeholders. Telemedicine has proven its utility, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, by enabling the continuity of remote consultations.However, the experience in Al Haouz has revealed constraints, particularly in terms of human resources engagement, coordination across different levels of care, and organizational.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Eloualhani N. and Maghni A. (2023). Accessibility to Care Through Telemedicine: The Case of the Province of Al Haouz. In Proceedings of the 1st International e-Health Forum - Volume 1: IeHF; ISBN 978-989-758-711-5, SciTePress, pages 14-17. DOI: 10.5220/0012753400003854

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iehf23,
author={Najoua Eloualhani and Ahmed Maghni},
title={Accessibility to Care Through Telemedicine: The Case of the Province of Al Haouz},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International e-Health Forum - Volume 1: IeHF},
year={2023},
pages={14-17},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012753400003854},
isbn={978-989-758-711-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International e-Health Forum - Volume 1: IeHF
TI - Accessibility to Care Through Telemedicine: The Case of the Province of Al Haouz
SN - 978-989-758-711-5
AU - Eloualhani N.
AU - Maghni A.
PY - 2023
SP - 14
EP - 17
DO - 10.5220/0012753400003854
PB - SciTePress