Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2020
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Public Policy Leadership
First Advisor
Joseph "Jody" Holland
Second Advisor
Jennifer Parsons
Third Advisor
Melissa Bass
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis aims to analyze Tallahatchie County and determine the feasibility of establishing a telehealth program in the county. Telehealth is an evolving aspect in the medical field that incorporates technology with healthcare. This thesis used sociotechnical theory to explain how the feasibility of telehealth could be made more likely as the technology is used over time.Through interviewing UMMC telehealth directors, Tallahatchie Wellness center workers, and citizens of Charleston, this study aims to gauge professional and personal opinions on how feasible it would be to implement telehealth into the Charleston community, as well as how positively telehealth would be accepted by the general public. Through these interviews, a broad evaluation was conducted on the likelihood of implementing telehealth in Tallahatchie County. The results of this study highlight specific needs that Tallahatchie County has, in addition to potential benefits of, and barriers to, the creation of a telehealth program in the county.
Recommended Citation
Carrasco, Taran, "Examining the Possibilities of Telehealth in Tallahatchie County" (2020). Honors Theses. 1584.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1584
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