An organisational analysis of the implementation of telecare and telehealth: the whole systems demonstrator

This article investigates organisational factors influencing the implementation challenges of redesigning services for people with long-term conditions in three locations in England, using remote care (telehealth and telecare).

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Published: 15/11/2012

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Abstract

The research found that the implementation of a complex innovation, such as remote care, has to be responsive and adaptable to the local health and social care system.

This work formed part of our evaluation of the Department of Health's Whole Systems Demonstrator trial.