African Legislative Studies (Political Science focus) | 15 February 2006
Telemedicine Adoption Rates in Ghana: A Replication Study
K, w, a, s, i, A, c, h, e, a, m, p, o, n, g, ,, E, d, w, i, n, M, e, n, s, a, h
Abstract
Telemedicine has emerged as a critical tool in healthcare delivery, especially in resource-limited settings like Ghana where access to medical facilities and specialists is often constrained. Data were sourced from a pre-existing dataset covering 100 randomly selected public hospitals. Statistical models including logistic regression with robust standard errors were employed to analyse data. Telemedicine adoption rates varied significantly across regions: urban areas showed higher adoption (75%) compared to rural settings (40%). This replication study reaffirms the potential of telemedicine in improving healthcare access and quality in Ghana, particularly in urban centers. Investment should be prioritised in strengthening telecommunication infrastructure and training for remote healthcare services. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin<em>{\theta}\sum</em>i\ell(y<em>i,f</em>\theta(x<em>i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert</em>2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.