A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Shipboard Telemedicine.

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Abstract:

Telemedicine TM is an umbrella term that covers various technologies used to transmit information for health services. TM uses electronic information and communication technologies to provide and support health care when distance separates the participants. In an effort to enhance medical services at sea, the Navy is considering taking TM beyond the demonstration phase by installing the equipment on over 300 ships and fleet Marine Force units. Because this would be a significant investment, the Surgeon General has asked CNA to determine the cost-effectiveness of the technology. We conducted a cost-benefit analysis on four telemedicine modalities telephone and fax, e-mail and internet, video-teleconferencing, and teleradiology. These TM modalities can be enhanced with various digitized diagnostic instruments. We also conducted a cost-benefit analysis on the following instruments detmascope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, stethoscope, endoscope, electrocardiogram and defibrillator, and ultrasound.

Author(s):
Garcia, Federico E. ; Stoloff, Peter H. ; Thomason, Janet E. ; Shia, Derek S.
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0090

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRM-97-66
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-91-C-0002
Project Number(s):
R0148
Monitor Series:
BUMED
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*COST EFFECTIVENESS, *COST ANALYSIS, *COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, *MEDICAL SERVICES, *HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, *TELEMEDICINE, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), ELECTRONICS, MARINE CORPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, SHIPBOARD, FLEETS(SHIPS), PHYSICIANS, SURGERY, BENEFITS, ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY, STETHOSCOPES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research, Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Non-Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
PE65154N
Report Date:
1997 Sep 01
Creation Date:
1998 Feb 04