Long-running telemedicine networks delivering humanitarian services: experience, performance and scientific output
Richard Wootton, Antoine Geissbuhler, Kamal Jethwani, Carrie Kovarik, Donald A Person, Anton Vladzymyrskyy, Paolo Zanaboni & Maria Zolfo
Volume 90, Number 5, May 2012, 341-347D
Table 3. Quality of the scientific output of the telemedicine networks delivering humanitarian services, based on 44 papers
| Measure | Study design | Effectiveness | Quality | Economics | Access to care | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of papers providing evidence | 44 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 28 | 25 |
| Median quality scorea | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Range of quality scores | 1–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 |
a 0 = none; 1 = poor; 2 = average, 3 = good.