A study on digital transformation in the healthcare sector of Bangladesh: Current scenario and the future roadmap

https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v1i2.747
Published: Aug 13, 2021

Abstract:

Purpose: This study investigates the essential characteristics of digitalization and transformation in the healthcare sector in Bangladesh. It also examines the correlation between digital technology and developing factors in the current healthcare system and recommendations to overcome the crises still dwelling within the healthcare framework.

Research methodology: To gain a more vital understanding of the underlying insights of Digital Transformations of the healthcare sector of Bangladesh, the authors decided to conduct explorative research in qualitative format.

Results: As a developing country with increased economic solvency, Bangladesh is enduring a metamorphosis in medicine & healthcare. Despite inequity in digital-initiated “equality,” developing healthcare systems worldwide are getting in touch with digital technology.

Limitations: There are shortcomings in theoretical research as the previous practice of pedagogues and learners is challenged by new-age communication and the healthcare system based on digital technology.

Contribution: This study looks at the impressions of current Digital Transformation in pre-existing structures by the people of Bangladesh, and the study proposes a new national health server-centric approach for future solicitation.

Keywords:
1. Digital transformation of healthcare
2. Healthcare sector of Bangladesh
3. Future roadmap of healthcare
Authors:
1 . Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Khan
Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2 . M. Mehedi Hasnat Al Amin
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Khan, M. M. R., & Al Amin, M. M. H. (2021). A study on digital transformation in the healthcare sector of Bangladesh: Current scenario and the future roadmap. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 1(2), 163–176. https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v1i2.747
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  4. Bellon, E., Feron, M., Deprez, T., Reynders, R., & Van den Bosch, B. (2011). Trends in PACS architecture. European journal of radiology, 78(2), 199-204.
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  6. Ivatury, G., Moore, J., & Bloch, A. (2009). A doctor in your pocket: health hotlines in developing countries. Innovations: Technology, Governance, Globalization, 4(1), 119-153.
  7. Kalarthi, Z. M. (2016). A review paper on smart health care system using internet of things. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, 5(03), 8084.
  8. Khalifehsoltani, S. N., & Gerami, M. R. (2010, January). E-health challenges, opportunities and experiences of developing countries. In 2010 International Conference on e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning (pp. 264-268). IEEE.
  9. Khan, M. M. R. (2020a). Covid-19's impact on Fresh Graduate's Job Market in Bangladesh: An observational study. Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2(1), 40-48.
  10. Khan, M. M. R. (2020b). Strategic human resource management in facilitating the organizational performance: Birds-eye view from Bangladesh. Annals of Management and Organization Research, 2(1), 13-24. https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v2i1.575
  11. Khan, M. M. R., & Basak, K. (2021). Shifts in Pharma-Marketing Trends in Post COVID-19 Era. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 2(2), 172-178.
  12. Khan, M. M. R., Khan, M. W. R., & Basak, K. (2021). Study on Influence of Macro-trauma Injuries on the Psychology of a Sportsman. Journal of Sports and Physical Education Studies, 1(1), 05-09.
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  16. Tamilarasi, S., & Cheriyan, A. A. S. H. I. E. K. (2019). Clinics to Clicks: The Digital Transformation of Health Sector in India. A Journal of Composition Theory, 12(9), 1131-1137.
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