1. A model for the Implementation of a telemedicine solution in Sri Lanka By Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe Supervised by Dr Gary B. Wills and Dr Richard Crowder Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe

2. Sri Lanka – The pearl of the Indian Ocean Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe Population : 20 Million Life Expectancy at Birth : 75 Literacy Rate : 90%

3. Research question Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe What is an appropriate model to for the adoption of telemedicine in Sri Lanka ?

4. Purpose To investigate the problems faced by the patients in the rural areas in obtaining best healthcare facilities Need analysis of a e-healthcare solution Challenges faced by the government in implementing an e-healthcare solution Evaluate the Methods and technology used to implement a solution Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe

5. Problems faced to implement the system Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe Finance Digital Literacy Internet usage Alternative medicines Health policies and strategies Infrastructure Staffing ICT challenges Privacy, confidentiality and ethics

6. Pilot Study Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe Matale District Kandy District Colombo District

7. Developing a Model Literature Review Expert ReviewQuestionnaire Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe

8. The TMSL model Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe

9. Sub Models Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe CliniciansHospital staff General Public

10. Main Study Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe

11. Final TMSL Model Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe ______ General Public ______ Hospital staff ______ Clinicians

12. Thank You Yasmin Dayani Jayasinghe