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Implementation of Telemedicine
Implementation of Telemedicine
Implementation of Telemedicine
Telemedicine
Introduction
Unfreezing.
Implementing the change.
Refreezing.
Why use this model ?
Change management is a framework which is used by leaders and change agents to for
leading people side of change so that the outcome that is desired is achieved(Hayes,
2022). So, to implement this change there are various skills that are needed. In the above
context the skills that might be needed is discussed as:
• Communication is a key aspect of which a leader and change agent should posses to bring forth the change. The
leaders should be adept at communicating with various stakeholders so that there is an smooth flow if
information which helps in the change process(Cameron & Green, 2019).
• Emotional intelligence is another key skill that a leader and change agent should have to make the change
possible. When one have high emotional intelligence than one has high empathy and can connect with other
people building trust amidst them pushing for change on that basis(Kanesan & Fauzan, 2019).
• There are other skills also that befits leaders and change agents to bring change like stakeholder management,
agile thinking, persistence etc.
How change communication?
By Creating a To emphasise benefits, To successfully contact Recruit leaders and change Encourage conversation Create training and
communication strategy answer concerns, and stakeholders, make use of agents to support and and input from education opportunities to
that includes a timeframe, describe the a variety of promote the change. stakeholders to promote give stakeholders the
communication routes, implementation process, communication methods, two-way communication. know-how and abilities
target stakeholders, and use clear and consistent including emails, they need for telemedicine
key messaging(van Ruler, communications. conferences, webinars, and services.
2021). specialised platforms.
Is change communication effective?
Regulation and Legal Considerations: It might be difficult to comply with privacy and healthcare
legislation(Gajarawala & Pelkowski, 2021). Develop strict privacy procedures, work with legal
teams, and stay informed.
Enablers and strategies
+ Burnes, B. (2020). The origins of Lewin’s three-step model of change. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 56(1), 32-59.
+ Cameron, E., & Green, M. (2019). Making sense of change management: A complete guide to the models, tools and techniques of organizational change. Kogan Page Publishers.
+ Chen, C., Osei, W. A., & Göransson, B. (2018). Implementing Change In Organisations.
+ Corbett, J. A., Opladen, J. M., & Bisognano, J. D. (2020). Telemedicine can revolutionize the treatment of chronic disease. International Journal of Cardiology Hypertension, 7.
+ Duthiers, C. A. (2023). Constructing Change: Stakeholder Perceptions of Change Management in Benevolence Organizations Biola University].
+ Gajarawala, S. N., & Pelkowski, J. N. (2021). Telehealth benefits and barriers. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(2), 218-221.
+ Hayes, J. (2022). The theory and practice of change management. Bloomsbury Publishing.
+ Helms-Mills, J., Dye, K., & Mills, A. J. (2008). Understanding Organizational Change. Taylor & Francis. https://books.google.com.au/books?id=cr9_AgAAQBAJ
+ Kanesan, P., & Fauzan, N. (2019). Models of emotional intelligence: A review. e-Bangi, 16, 1-9.
+ López Seguí, F., Franch Parella, J., Gironès García, X., Mendioroz Peña, J., García Cuyàs, F., Adroher Mas, C., García-Altés, A., & Vidal-Alaball, J. (2020). A cost-minimization analysis
of a medical record-based, store and forward and provider-to-provider telemedicine compared to usual care in Catalonia: more agile and efficient, especially for users.
International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(6), 2008.
References
+ Oborn, E., Pilosof, N. P., Hinings, B., & Zimlichman, E. (2021). Institutional logics and innovation in times of
crisis: Telemedicine as digital ‘PPE’. Information and Organization, 31(1), 100340.
+ Onsongo, S., Kamotho, C., Rinke de Wit, T. F., & Lowrie, K. (2023). Experiences on the Utility and Barriers of
Telemedicine in Healthcare Delivery in Kenya. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications,
2023.
+ Page, L., & Schoder, J. (2018). Making change last: leadership is the key. Journal of Business Strategy.
+ Spear, M. (2016). How to facilitate change. Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing, 36(2), 58-61.
+ van Ruler, B. (2021). Communication planning: Agility is a game changer in strategy development.
International Journal of Strategic Communication, 15(2), 113-125.