Conference proceeding

Implementation of a Tablet Project at an African Medical School: Process and Critical Success Factors


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Subtitle: IST-Africa 2016 Conference Proceedings

Editor list: Kebaetse M, Nkomazana O, Ketshogileng D, Molebatsi K

Publisher: IIMC International Information Management Corporation

Place: Gaborone,Botswana

Publication year: 2016

ISBN: 978-1-905824-55-7

Languages: English



As biomedical knowledge continues to explode, medical students and doctors need to assimilate a lot of information for learning and clinical practice. The use of mobile devices provides an opportunity to improve access to information, enhance communication and collaboration and deliver self-paced learning opportunities. However, implementation of mobile device projects can pose significant challenges for institutions in low-to-middle income countries due to scarce financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, and limited technical expertise. Through reflection on our implementation process and by drawing from the literature, we propose a potential three-stage implementation process for adopting mobile devices in low-to-middle income countries. We argue for meticulous planning but flexible implementation that is true to and cognizant of the context.


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