PENG analysis for evaluation of telemedicine projects

Abstract

The Swedish population is living longer than before due to advances in medical treatments, among other things, thus the demand on health care is increasing. Telemedicine may be a solution for increasing healthcare efficiency. However in order to justify an implementation of new telemedicine solutions proof of value is an important factor; economic evaluation plays an essential role in the healthcare sector for assessing costs and benefits of scarce resources. Traditional evaluation methods however disregard intangible benefits and costs though these are believed to be of significant importance for understanding the success of projects and organizations. The PENG model may serve as a tool for evaluating telemedicine projects and solutions. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.