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Chapter 29
Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
Generally refers to the use of communications and information technologies for the delivery of clinical care.
Published in Chapter:
ICT Applications and Solutions in Healthcare: Present and Perspectives
Iulian Furdu (“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau, Romania) and Bogdan Patrut (“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau, Romania)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3990-4.ch029
Abstract
This chapter describes and discusses the applications and solutions under development or implemented in the e-Health care systems, in terms of their technological, social, organizational dimensions. A survey of the present status in relation with e-Government covers the leading countries (and not only) in ICT-based developments in these sectors. The authors present the most important solutions regarding the implementation and administration of a wide range of applications. Certain issues concerning EHR (Electronic Healthcare Record Systems), pharmacy and electronic prescription systems, patient administration and financial systems, intensive care unit systems, laboratory information systems, homecare and telecare applications, radiology information systems, and bioinformatics are outlined. Up and running ICT projects according to European Commission policies for health, ageing well, inclusion, and governance (FP7) are also presented.
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Chapter 29
ICT Applications and Solutions in Healthcare: Present and Perspectives
Generally refers to the use of communications and information technologies for the delivery of clinical care.
Published in Chapter: ICT Applications and Solutions in Healthcare: Present and Perspectives; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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ICT in Healthcare Management, Developments, and Applications in Turkish Health Sector
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ICT Use and Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Healthcare delivery that uses advanced video conferencing communication technologies to close the geographical gap that exists between the licensed caregivers and/or the care receiver, with the primary objective of providing medical diagnosis and treatment.
Published in Chapter: ICT Use and Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs for Human-Centered Healthcare and Social Care Services
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Chapter 1
Review of Web-Based Research in Health Care for Georgia: Telemedicine, eHealth, and e-Institutional Review Boards
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication channels to provide medical information and services. The simplest form of Telemedicine is used daily by most health professionals as they discuss a case over the telephone. More sophisticated Telemedicine applications used by the military and some large medical centers include: using satellite technology to broadcast a consultation between providers at facilities in two countries; videoconferencing equipment; and distance-robotic technology. Bandwidth in the telemedicine system determines its constraints. More bandwidth generates higher costs but more capacity for real-time images, video, and higher quality resolution. The qualities of transmission issues of importance to medicine are sound fidelity, image resolution (spatial or contract), range of motion displayed, and transmission speed. The future semantic Web could be telemedicine's answer to the need for high-speed transmission of high quality video.
Published in Chapter: Review of Web-Based Research in Health Care for Georgia: Telemedicine, eHealth, and e-Institutional Review Boards; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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Clever Health: A Study on the Adoption and Impact of an eHealth Initiative in Rural Australia
The use of ICT and Web-based technologies to remotely access, deliver, manage, or enhance health services. Interchangeable with eHealth.
Published in Chapter: Clever Health: A Study on the Adoption and Impact of an eHealth Initiative in Rural Australia; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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Clever Health: A Study on the Adoption and Impact of an eHealth Initiative in Rural Australia
The use of ICT and Web-based technologies to remotely access, deliver, manage, or enhance health services. Interchangeable with eHealth.
Published in Chapter: Clever Health: A Study on the Adoption and Impact of an eHealth Initiative in Rural Australia; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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ICT in Healthcare Management, Developments, and Applications in Turkish Health Sector
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Chapter 1
Review of Web-Based Research in Health Care for Georgia: Telemedicine, eHealth, and e-Institutional Review Boards
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication channels to provide medical information and services. The simplest form of Telemedicine is used daily by most health professionals as they discuss a case over the telephone. More sophisticated Telemedicine applications used by the military and some large medical centers include: using satellite technology to broadcast a consultation between providers at facilities in two countries; videoconferencing equipment; and distance-robotic technology. Bandwidth in the telemedicine system determines its constraints. More bandwidth generates higher costs but more capacity for real-time images, video, and higher quality resolution. The qualities of transmission issues of importance to medicine are sound fidelity, image resolution (spatial or contract), range of motion displayed, and transmission speed. The future semantic Web could be telemedicine’s answer to the need for high-speed transmission of high quality video.
Published in Chapter: Review of Web-Based Research in Health Care for Georgia: Telemedicine, eHealth, and e-Institutional Review Boards; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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Chapter 134
Critical Success Factors for E-Health
Telemedicine is the use of information systems and information technology to provide or facilitate the delivery of clinical-care evidence-based medicine. It also involves the application of uniform standards of evidence gained from previous cases to facilitate superior medical-practice outcomes.
Published in Chapter: Critical Success Factors for E-Health; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 94
Medical IT Systems and Their Effect on Human Resources
The delivery of medicine at a distance. The term is composed of the Greek word te?e (tele) meaning “far,” and medicine. Telemedicine may be as simple as two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone, or as complex as using satellite technology and video-conferencing equipment to conduct a real-time consultation between medical specialists in two different countries.
Published in Chapter: Medical IT Systems and Their Effect on Human Resources; From: Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems: Challenges in e-HRM
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Chapter 21
Digital Health
Smaller in scope than telehealth, telemedicine more commonly refers to clinical medical practices that are engaged in and executed remotely.
Published in Chapter: Digital Health; From: Handbook of Research on the Efficacy of Training Programs and Systems in Medical Education
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Chapter 15
Integrated Big Data E-Healthcare Solutions to a Fragmented Health Information System in Namibia
Is the practice of providing medical treatment and caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other.
Published in Chapter: Integrated Big Data E-Healthcare Solutions to a Fragmented Health Information System in Namibia; From: Handbook of Research on Engineering, Business, and Healthcare Applications of Data Science and Analytics
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Can Digital Transformation Be a Solution for Maternal Health?
The delivery of health care services by all health care professionals using information and communication technologies for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and continuing education of health care providers. Its application focuses on removing various distance-related constraints and improving medical care accessibility Public Health Informatics through Digital and Social Connectivity: It is a methodical use of the Digital and Social platform for goals such as conception, design and development, implementation, maintenance, and assessment of various health parameters. Many maternity websites and Digital conversation platforms have been able to provide pregnant women with various resources and tools to help them prepare for their pregnancy.
Published in Chapter: Can Digital Transformation Be a Solution for Maternal Health?; From: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Towards Building a Digitally Competent Society
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Chapter 22
Personal Health Systems for Diabetes Management, Early Diagnosis and Prevention
The combined use of telecommunication and information technologies for providing remote clinical health care.
Published in Chapter: Personal Health Systems for Diabetes Management, Early Diagnosis and Prevention; From: Handbook of Research on Trends in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Conditions
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Chapter 6
Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery: The Rise of Smart Flexible Surgical Robots
The use of telecommunications technology to provide remote medical care. It has become increasingly important in the context of surgical robotics, especially for procedures that can be controlled or assisted remotely.
Published in Chapter: Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery: The Rise of Smart Flexible Surgical Robots; From: Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
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Chapter 72
The European Union Legal Framework on E-Health, Telemedicine, and Privacy
The delivery of clinical services at a distance by the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another through electronic communications regarding the improvement of a patient’s clinical health status.
Published in Chapter: The European Union Legal Framework on E-Health, Telemedicine, and Privacy; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 13
Leveraging Cloud Computing for Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Telemedicine is a healthcare approach that uses technology like video calls and messaging to remotely provide medical services, consultations, diagnoses, and monitoring. It enables patients to access healthcare without needing to be physically present, making it more convenient and accessible, especially when in-person visits are difficult.
Published in Chapter: Leveraging Cloud Computing for Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges; From: Pioneering Smart Healthcare 5.0 with IoT, Federated Learning, and Cloud Security
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Chapter 29
Integration of Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools into Education: Lessons Learned
Telemedicine is an application of clinical medicine where medical information is transferred via telephone, the Internet or any other telecommunication networks for the purpose of consulting, diagnosing or performing remote medical procedures or examinations.
Published in Chapter: Integration of Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools into Education: Lessons Learned; From: Handbook of Research on Web 2.0, 3.0, and X.0: Technologies, Business, and Social Applications
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Chapter 55
Developing Medical Systems that Save Lives and Significantly Reduce Hospital Healthcare Costs
Telemedicine is the delivery of medicine at a distance. The term is composed of the Greek word te?e (tele) meaning “far,” and medicine. Telemedicine may be as simple as two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone, or as complex as using satellite technology and videoconferencing equipment to conduct a real-time consultation between medical specialists in two different countries. Telemedicine generally refers to the use of communications and information technologies for the delivery of clinical care.
Published in Chapter: Developing Medical Systems that Save Lives and Significantly Reduce Hospital Healthcare Costs; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 20
Agile Patient Care with Distributed M-Health Applications
The use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications for the health and education of the patient or healthcare provider and for the purpose of improving patient care. Telemedicine includes consultative, diagnostic, and treatment services (Websters’s new world medical dictionary).
Published in Chapter: Agile Patient Care with Distributed M-Health Applications; From: Handbook of Research on Distributed Medical Informatics and E-Health
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Chapter 9
Digital Transformation in Healthcare and Medical Practices: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Opportunities
Telemedicine is a subset of telehealth that specifically refers to the provision of healthcare services and education over a distance through the use of telecommunications technology. It enables remote patient consultations, monitoring, and medical data transmission, eliminating the need for physical presence.
Published in Chapter: Digital Transformation in Healthcare and Medical Practices: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Opportunities; From: Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
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Chapter 13
Quantum Leap and Uptake for Technological Advances in Africa in the Era of the COVID-19 Crisis
refers to the use of telecommunications technology, such as video calls, phone calls, or secure messaging, to provide healthcare services remotely. It involves the exchange of medical information from one location to another, allowing healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and care for patients without the need for in-person visits.
Published in Chapter: Quantum Leap and Uptake for Technological Advances in Africa in the Era of the COVID-19 Crisis; From: Examining the Rapid Advance of Digital Technology in Africa
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Chapter 15
The Human Centred Approach to Bionanotechnology in Telemedicine: Ethical Considerations
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Chapter 326
Chronic Condition Management Using Remote Monitoring and Telehomecare
The use of telecommunication technology to move data in order to facilitate health- and healthcare-related education, care, diagnosis, mentoring, management and research over distance. As defined by the American Telemedicine Association: “…the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status. Telemedicine includes a growing variety of applications and services using two-way video, email, smart phones, wireless tools and other forms of telecommunications technology.”
Published in Chapter: Chronic Condition Management Using Remote Monitoring and Telehomecare; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 36
Conservation of Information (COI): Geospatial and Operational Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine for Virtual and Rural Communities
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication channels to provide medical information and services. The simplest form of Telemedicine is used daily by most health professionals as they discuss a case over the telephone. More sophisticated Telemedicine applications used by the military and some large medical centers include: using satellite technology to broadcast a consultation between providers at facilities in two countries; videoconferencing equipment; and distance-robotic technology. Bandwidth in the telemedicine system determines its constraints. More bandwidth generates higher costs but more capacity for real-time images, video, and higher quality resolution. The qualities of transmission issues of importance to medicine are sound fidelity, image resolution (spatial or contract), range of motion displayed, and transmission speed. The future semantic web could be telemedicine’s answer to the need for high-speed transmission of high quality video.
Published in Chapter: Conservation of Information (COI): Geospatial and Operational Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine for Virtual and Rural Communities; From: Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
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Chapter 10
Electrocardiographic Signal Processing Applications in Telemedicine
Telemedicine is thought of as long-distance clinical health care, including practitioner-to-patient meetings, practitioner-to-practitioner discussions and exchange of clinical information via technology.
Published in Chapter: Electrocardiographic Signal Processing Applications in Telemedicine; From: Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
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Chapter 2
Medical Privacy and the Internet
The use of telecommunications technology such as video conferencing for clinical diagnosis and treatment, especially where the clinician and patient are physically far apart.
Published in Chapter: Medical Privacy and the Internet; From: Handbook of Research on Distributed Medical Informatics and E-Health
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Chapter 8
Revolutionizing Health Data Management With Blockchain Technology: Enhancing Security and Efficiency in a Digital Era
Telemedicine is the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology. It enables healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients without the need for an in-person visit.
Published in Chapter: Revolutionizing Health Data Management With Blockchain Technology: Enhancing Security and Efficiency in a Digital Era; From: Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
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Chapter 10
The Importance of Telemedicine in Global Health Care
The provision of diagnosis and health care from a distance using media, such as interactive computer programs and information technology.
Published in Chapter: The Importance of Telemedicine in Global Health Care; From: Handbook of Research on Healthcare Administration and Management
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Chapter 7
Optimizing Hearing Aid Utilisation using Telemedicine Tools
Provision of on-line diagnostic, treatment delivery and monitoring as a client service.
Published in Chapter: Optimizing Hearing Aid Utilisation using Telemedicine Tools; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 534
The Impact of Mobile Phones on Plastic Surgery and Burn Management
Delivery of health care services at a distance by health care professionals using information and communication technologies for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and continuing education of health care providers.
Published in Chapter: The Impact of Mobile Phones on Plastic Surgery and Burn Management; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 6
Professional Practices for Digital Healthcare
The delivery of healthcare services, where distance is a critical factor, by all healthcare professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and for the continuing education of healthcare providers, all in the interests of advancing the health of individuals and their communities.
Published in Chapter: Professional Practices for Digital Healthcare; From: Opportunities and Challenges in Digital Healthcare Innovation
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Chapter 3
Change Management and Leadership: An Overview of the Healthcare Industry
Use of telecommunication and information technologies to provide clinical healthcare at a distance/remotely.
Published in Chapter: Change Management and Leadership: An Overview of the Healthcare Industry; From: Handbook of Research on Human Resources Strategies for the New Millennial Workforce
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Chapter 13
Challenges Implementing Telemedicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology including video chat and internet connected medical devices.
Published in Chapter: Challenges Implementing Telemedicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP); From: Impacts of Information Technology on Patient Care and Empowerment
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Chapter 37
Approaches to Telemedicine
The use of information and communications technologies to exchange information between practitioners, or to deliver medical services to a patient remotely.
Published in Chapter: Approaches to Telemedicine; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 82
Perspectives on the Viable Mobile Virtual Community for Telemedicine
In telemedicine, information and communication technologies (ICT) are researched and employed in medicine areas such as health maintenance, alleviation, cure and prevention of diseases. Originally, telemedicine is a combination of ‘tele’, meaning (geographical) distance, and medicine. However, next to distance, also time can be bridged using ICT.
Published in Chapter: Perspectives on the Viable Mobile Virtual Community for Telemedicine; From: Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy
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Chapter 14
Doctor-Patient Social Networking to Improve Specialist Care Coordination
Technology-enabled practice of medicine that focuses on remote diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients. In the modern era this means use of computer, Internet and often mobile technologies.
Published in Chapter: Doctor-Patient Social Networking to Improve Specialist Care Coordination; From: Impacts of Information Technology on Patient Care and Empowerment
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Chapter 6
Telemedicine in Pandemic Times
A specific subspecialty where the exchange of medical information is used to diagnosis, treat, and improve a patient's health. This part of virtual health consists of clinical services provided to the patient at a cost that is reimbursed.
Published in Chapter: Telemedicine in Pandemic Times; From: Health Informatics and Patient Safety in Times of Crisis
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Chapter 25
Digital Divide and E-Health Implications for E-Collaboration Research
The delivery of medical care between settings that are geographically separate through the use of telecommunication systems, including traditional telephone systems and electronic communication systems.
Published in Chapter: Digital Divide and E-Health Implications for E-Collaboration Research; From: Encyclopedia of E-Collaboration
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Chapter 1
Reality-Creating Technologies as a Global Phenomenon
A two-way, interactive, and real-time communication platform that allows the patient to interact with the physician and medical practitioners to address his or her medical problems in a remote location. Digital reality technology has facilitated the communication process by immersing the doctor into a virtual environment.
Published in Chapter: Reality-Creating Technologies as a Global Phenomenon; From: Cases on Immersive Virtual Reality Techniques
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Chapter 594
Telemedicine Applications and Challenges
Derived from the Greek ‘tele’ meaning “at a distance” and the present word “medicine” which itself derives from the Latin “mederi” meaning“healing”.
Published in Chapter: Telemedicine Applications and Challenges; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 10
Social Media Campaign as a Tool for Patient Education of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Digital Health Campaign on Osteoporosis Knowledge
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Chapter 355
Inventing the Future of E-Health
The use of information and communications technologies to exchange information between practitioners, or to deliver medical services to a patient remotely.
Published in Chapter: Inventing the Future of E-Health; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 27
Planning Successful Telemedicine and E-Health Systems
Provision of healthcare services at a distance via telecommunication technology.
Published in Chapter: Planning Successful Telemedicine and E-Health Systems; From: Handbook of Research on Information Technology Management and Clinical Data Administration in Healthcare
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Chapter 11
Education and Training for Digital Health: Establishing Evidence Relating to Digital Health Education and Training (E&T)
The delivery of health care services, where distance is a critical factor, by all health care professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and for the continuing education of health care providers, all in the interests of advancing the health of individuals and their communities.
Published in Chapter: Education and Training for Digital Health: Establishing Evidence Relating to Digital Health Education and Training (E&T); From: Leadership, Management, and Adoption Techniques for Digital Service Innovation
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Chapter 163
Telemedicine and Information Technology for Disaster Medical Scenarios
Electronic communication and information technologies to provide or support clinical cases at a distance.
Published in Chapter: Telemedicine and Information Technology for Disaster Medical Scenarios; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 42
Extending TAM to Measure the Adoption of E-Collaboration in Healthcare Arenas
The provision of healthcare between healthcare recipients and providers in an innovative way supported by ICT. The focus is hereby on the healthcare provision itself instead of on the efficiency-oriented IT systems and services (health information).
Published in Chapter: Extending TAM to Measure the Adoption of E-Collaboration in Healthcare Arenas; From: Encyclopedia of E-Collaboration
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Chapter 10
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Techniques in FL Cloud-Based Healthcare 5.0: A Comprehensive Review
Telemedicine is a healthcare practice that involves diagnosing and treating patients remotely, often using videoconferencing and other communication technologies, to provide medical care without physical presence.
Published in Chapter: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Techniques in FL Cloud-Based Healthcare 5.0: A Comprehensive Review; From: Pioneering Smart Healthcare 5.0 with IoT, Federated Learning, and Cloud Security
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Chapter 320
Internet of Things Applications for Healthcare
A physical and psychological diagnosis and treatment at a distance, including telemonitoring of patients’ functions.
Published in Chapter: Internet of Things Applications for Healthcare; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 17
Third Generation (3G) Cellular Networks in Telemedicine: Technological Overview, Applications, and Limitations
Telemedicine is a rapidly developing application of clinical medicine where medical information is transferred via telephone, the Internet or other networks for the purpose of consulting, and sometimes remote medical procedures or examinations. Telemedicine may be as simple as two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone, or as complex as using satellite technology and video-conferencing equipment to conduct a real-time consultation between medical specialists in two different countries. Telemedicine generally refers to the use of communications and information technologies for the delivery of clinical care.
Published in Chapter: Third Generation (3G) Cellular Networks in Telemedicine: Technological Overview, Applications, and Limitations; From: Handbook of Research on Distributed Medical Informatics and E-Health
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Chapter 10
An Educational Mobile Health Application for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Pneumonia
It refers to the use of telecommunication and information technologies that allows healthcare professionals to consult, diagnose, and treat patients at a distance.
Published in Chapter: An Educational Mobile Health Application for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Pneumonia; From: Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines
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Chapter 1
Improving Patient Care With Telemedicine Technology
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technology to provide clinical health care from a distance. It has been used to overcome distance barriers and to improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities.
Published in Chapter: Improving Patient Care With Telemedicine Technology; From: Impacts of Information Technology on Patient Care and Empowerment
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Chapter 12
The Digitalization of Health Behaviors: A Bibliometric Analysis
Telemedicine is the practice of medicine whose term includes the use of technology to provide remote care to individuals. This application uses a telecommunication infrastructure to provide doctor care to a remote patient.
Published in Chapter: The Digitalization of Health Behaviors: A Bibliometric Analysis; From: Handbook of Research on Digitalization Solutions for Social and Economic Needs
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Chapter 10
The Digital Divide and the Emerging Virtual Therapeutic System
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Chapter 11
Design and Build a Wizard of Oz (WOZ) Telemedicine Simulator Platform
A platform for transferring medical knowledge and expertise, between parties, remotely, preferably online or in a short time frame. Transfer of medical knowledge remotely can support diagnosis, consultation, teaching, training and operating. The goal of telemedicine is to improve the quality of medicine in remote areas using telecommunication technologies.
Published in Chapter: Design and Build a Wizard of Oz (WOZ) Telemedicine Simulator Platform; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 7
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Disability, and Telemedicine/Telehealth: Building an Academic Program
Telemedicine is delivering clinical and population health benefits, such as decreased cost of health care, augmented access to health care and some increased patient choices.
Published in Chapter: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Disability, and Telemedicine/Telehealth: Building an Academic Program; From: Implementation Strategies for Improving Diversity in Organizations
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Chapter 9
Application of Wireless Data Grids for Health Informatics
Direct or indirect electronic delivery of health care or health information.
Published in Chapter: Application of Wireless Data Grids for Health Informatics; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 56
Online Resources, Support, and E-Health for Families of Children with Disabilities: A Review of Empirical Evidence Regarding Attitudes, Use, and Efficacy
Services delivered to families in dedicated telemedicine suites that are hosted in a regional health care center or other clinics (e.g., mental health agencies, hospitals) that include real-time video and audio communication. The term is also used to refer to internet-based or e-Health services, however, this chapter makes a distinction between the two.
Published in Chapter: Online Resources, Support, and E-Health for Families of Children with Disabilities: A Review of Empirical Evidence Regarding Attitudes, Use, and Efficacy; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 7
Revolutionizing Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnostics and Therapy Through Artificial Intelligence: A Smart Vision Initiative
The use of telecommunication technology to provide healthcare services remotely. This has become vital in providing accessible eye care and consultations for patients with diabetic retinopathy.
Published in Chapter: Revolutionizing Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnostics and Therapy Through Artificial Intelligence: A Smart Vision Initiative; From: Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation
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Chapter 9
Telemedicine Based on LMDS in the Urban/Metropolitan Area: A Romanian Case Study
Represents the electronically transfer of medical data in geographically dispersed locations (both in the urban and rural areas).
Published in Chapter: Telemedicine Based on LMDS in the Urban/Metropolitan Area: A Romanian Case Study; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 13
Remote Elderly Health Monitoring System Using Cloud-Based WBANs
Telemedicine permits medicinal services experts to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in remote locations using telecommunications technology. Telemedicine enables patients in remote locations to get to medicinal ability rapidly, effectively, and without travel. Telemedicine gives more effective utilization of restricted master assets who can “see” patients in numerous locations wherever they are required without leaving their office.
Published in Chapter: Remote Elderly Health Monitoring System Using Cloud-Based WBANs; From: Handbook of Research on Cloud and Fog Computing Infrastructures for Data Science
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Chapter 134
Internet of Things in Healthcare as an Innovative Form of Personalized Medicine
A physical and psychological diagnosis and treatment at a distance, including telemonitoring of patients’ functions.
Published in Chapter: Internet of Things in Healthcare as an Innovative Form of Personalized Medicine; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fifth Edition
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Chapter 5
In Pursuit of Excellence: A Comprehensive Framework for Ensuring Quality in Digital Health Apps
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology, particularly the internet and video conferencing, to provide healthcare services remotely. It enables healthcare professionals to conduct consultations, diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments, and offer medical advice to patients located at a distance. Telemedicine enhances access to healthcare, especially in remote or underserved areas, and facilitates virtual interactions between patients and healthcare providers.
Published in Chapter: In Pursuit of Excellence: A Comprehensive Framework for Ensuring Quality in Digital Health Apps; From: Multi-Sector Analysis of the Digital Healthcare Industry
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Chapter 69
Mobile Phones for Plastic Surgery and Burns: Current Practice
Delivery of health care services at a distance by health care professionals using information and communication technologies for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and continuing education of health care providers.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Phones for Plastic Surgery and Burns: Current Practice; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 49
Difficulties in Accepting Telemedicine
The use of information and communications technologies to exchange information between practitioners, or to deliver medical services to a patient remotely.
Published in Chapter: Difficulties in Accepting Telemedicine; From: Handbook of Research on Virtual Workplaces and the New Nature of Business Practices
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Chapter 108
Medical Privacy and the National Health Information Network Initiative
Medical intervention provided over a distance with the aid of technology mediation.
Published in Chapter: Medical Privacy and the National Health Information Network Initiative; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 17
User Interfaces in Smart Assistive Environments: Requirements, Devices, Applications
The set of medical and IT techniques enabling the remote care of a patient, or to provide health services remotely.
Published in Chapter: User Interfaces in Smart Assistive Environments: Requirements, Devices, Applications; From: Handbook of Research on Human-Computer Interfaces, Developments, and Applications
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Chapter 122
Telemedicine Barriers
The use of information and communications technologies to exchange information between practitioners, or to deliver medical services to a patient remotely
Published in Chapter: Telemedicine Barriers; From: Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems: Challenges in e-HRM
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Chapter 10
Workforce Readiness and Digital Health Integration
The delivery of healthcare services, where distance is a critical factor, by all healthcare professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and for the continuing education of healthcare providers, all in the interests of advancing the health of individuals and their communities.
Published in Chapter: Workforce Readiness and Digital Health Integration; From: Opportunities and Challenges in Digital Healthcare Innovation
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Chapter 22
Medical Informatics: Preventive Medicine Applications via Telemedicine
Literally, telemedicine means medicine at a distance. Telemedicine has been defined as the electronically-transmitted rapid exchange of medical information between sites of clinical practice for the purposes of relief and/or education. Telemedicine is also defined as the use of electronic information and communication technologies to provide and support health care when distance separates the participants. A broader definition is the use of telecommunication technologies to provide medical information and services.
Published in Chapter: Medical Informatics: Preventive Medicine Applications via Telemedicine; From: Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
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Chapter 3
The Road to Digitally-Driven Mental Health Services: Remote Psychological Interventions
Use of information and communication technologies to provide information and/or clinical services at a distance, in real time, to whom by necessity (e.g., remote location, inability to move) or preference choose this type of intervention.
Published in Chapter: The Road to Digitally-Driven Mental Health Services: Remote Psychological Interventions; From: Digital Therapies in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health
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Chapter 6
Medical Data Security Tools and Techniques in E-Health Applications
The delivery of healthcare support systems at a distance using communication channels.
Published in Chapter: Medical Data Security Tools and Techniques in E-Health Applications; From: Medical Data Security for Bioengineers
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Chapter 19
Grid Analysis of Radiological Data
Clinical practice where medical information is transferred via telephone, the Internet or other networks for the purpose of consulting, and sometimes remote medical procedures or examinations.
Published in Chapter: Grid Analysis of Radiological Data; From: Handbook of Research on Computational Grid Technologies for Life Sciences, Biomedicine, and Healthcare
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Chapter 7
The Role of E-Health Interventions in Improving Clinical Outcomes and Overall Health for Prostate Cancer Patients: A Review
The use of technology such as video platform, mobile phones, web, and telephone to deliver healthcare services to patients in remote locations.
Published in Chapter: The Role of E-Health Interventions in Improving Clinical Outcomes and Overall Health for Prostate Cancer Patients: A Review; From: Diagnostic Applications of Health Intelligence and Surveillance Systems
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Chapter 36
Broadband for Health in Developing Countries
Telemedicine refers to the exchange of information between patient and health care provider through electronic media for consultative, diagnostic, or treatment purposes.
Published in Chapter: Broadband for Health in Developing Countries; From: Handbook of Research on Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission
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Chapter 4
A Clinician's Perspective on Anywhere Working and Telehealth
the use of advanced telecommunication technologies to exchange health information and provide health care services across geographic, time, social and cultural barriers.
Published in Chapter: A Clinician's Perspective on Anywhere Working and Telehealth; From: Anywhere Working and the Future of Work
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Chapter 21
Telegerontology®: A New Technological Resource for Elderly Support
Medical care provided at a distance where medical information is transferred using Internet or other networks for the purpose of remote medical diagnosis, consultation and treatments.
Published in Chapter: Telegerontology®: A New Technological Resource for Elderly Support; From: Handbook of Research on Personal Autonomy Technologies and Disability Informatics
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Chapter 12
The Future of Healthcare and Patient-Centric Care: Digital Innovations, Trends, and Predictions
Telemedicine refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. It utilizes telecommunication technologies, such as video conferencing, to provide clinical services to patients at a distance. It’s particularly useful in providing medical care to patients in remote areas, managing chronic conditions, and conducting follow-up visits.
Published in Chapter: The Future of Healthcare and Patient-Centric Care: Digital Innovations, Trends, and Predictions; From: Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
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Chapter 168
Using Object Oriented Technologies to Build Collaborative Applications in Healthcare and Medical Information Systems
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Chapter 6
The Role of New Technologies During the COVID-19 Syndemic in the Andalusian Health System: Limitations, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Aims to improve a patient's health by enabling real-time interactive communication between the patient and the remote physician or practitioner. This electronic communication involves the use of interactive telecommunications equipment including, as a minimum, audio and video equipment.
Published in Chapter: The Role of New Technologies During the COVID-19 Syndemic in the Andalusian Health System: Limitations, Challenges, and Lessons Learned; From: Handbook of Research on Improving Allied Health Professions Education: Advancing Clinical Training and Interdisciplinary Translational Research
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Chapter 19
Mobility in Healthcare: M-Health
It is the process of giving healthcare services from a distance using information communication technologies where patient and physician are in different places.
Published in Chapter: Mobility in Healthcare: M-Health; From: Handbook of Research on Next Generation Mobile Communication Systems
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Chapter 88
The Worker Perspective in Telehealth
Telemedicine being a subset of telehealth, uses communications networks for delivery of healthcare services and medical education from one geographical location to another.
Published in Chapter: The Worker Perspective in Telehealth; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 27
Multimedia Distance Learning Solutions for Surgery
Delivery of clinical medical services at a distance using advanced telecommunications, robotic and computer technology and their applications.
Published in Chapter: Multimedia Distance Learning Solutions for Surgery; From: Handbook of Research on Distributed Medical Informatics and E-Health
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Chapter 69
European General Practitioners' Usage of E-Health Services
Use of information technologies for the delivery of clinical care (e.g., home monitoring of patients through the Internet).
Published in Chapter: European General Practitioners' Usage of E-Health Services; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 340
Ubiquitous Health Monitoring Systems
The use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance.
Published in Chapter: Ubiquitous Health Monitoring Systems; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 22
Introducing Mixed Reality for Clinical Uses
Distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies.
Published in Chapter: Introducing Mixed Reality for Clinical Uses; From: Handbook of Research on Implementing Digital Reality and Interactive Technologies to Achieve Society 5.0
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Chapter 15
The Role of Telemedicine and Globalization in Medical Education
The practice of medicine in a remote way, when the health worker and the patient are not physically on the same place.
Published in Chapter: The Role of Telemedicine and Globalization in Medical Education; From: Advancing Health Education With Telemedicine
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Chapter 8
Deep Learning and Sustainable Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technology to provide clinical health care from a distance. It has been used to overcome distance barriers and to improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities.
Published in Chapter: Deep Learning and Sustainable Telemedicine; From: Impacts of Information Technology on Patient Care and Empowerment
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Chapter 28
Computer Intelligence in Healthcare
The use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance. It helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities. It is also used to save lives in critical care and emergency situations.
Published in Chapter: Computer Intelligence in Healthcare; From: Handbook of Research on Computational Intelligence for Engineering, Science, and Business
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Chapter 12
Telehealth Use in Interdisciplinary Health Professions Student Groups to Support Improved Outcomes
Medical care delivered via telecommunication technology. This can include diagnostic and treatment-related elements of medical care.
Published in Chapter: Telehealth Use in Interdisciplinary Health Professions Student Groups to Support Improved Outcomes; From: Instructional Design Exemplars in eHealth and mHealth Education Interventions
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Chapter 2
Using Digital Technology to Enhance Medical Education and Improve the Quality of Patient Care in a Changing Global Healthcare System
A term used to describe the computer-enhanced process of delivering healthcare services to patients remotely utilizing two-way virtual or visual communication on mobile devices like smartphones, laptop computers, and tablets (Merriam-Webster.com, 2022).
Published in Chapter: Using Digital Technology to Enhance Medical Education and Improve the Quality of Patient Care in a Changing Global Healthcare System; From: Economic and Social Implications of Information and Communication Technologies
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Chapter 13
Impact of COVID-19 on Health Informatics
Telemedicine allows healthcare providers to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients without the need for an in-person visit.
Published in Chapter: Impact of COVID-19 on Health Informatics; From: Advancement, Opportunities, and Practices in Telehealth Technology
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Chapter 3
Health Information Communication in Rural Settings During Crises
is a branch of healthcare that uses telecommunication and information technology to provide medical services, consultations, and information exchange remotely.
Published in Chapter: Health Information Communication in Rural Settings During Crises; From: The Role of Health Literacy in Major Healthcare Crises
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Chapter 14
Breaking Barriers for Accessible Health Programs: The Role of Telemedicine in a Global Healthcare Transformation
The application of information and communication technology to bridge geographical barriers in delivering healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, research, and education.
Published in Chapter: Breaking Barriers for Accessible Health Programs: The Role of Telemedicine in a Global Healthcare Transformation; From: Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation
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Chapter 3
Framing eHealth Design on Critical Race Theory to Mitigate Barriers in Access to Healthcare
The act of a healthcare provider diagnosing and treating a patient virtually or remotely.
Published in Chapter: Framing eHealth Design on Critical Race Theory to Mitigate Barriers in Access to Healthcare; From: Instructional Design Exemplars in eHealth and mHealth Education Interventions
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Chapter 68
Mobile Health in Emergency Care
The use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status. Telemedicine includes a growing variety of applications and services using two-way video, email, smart phones, wireless tools and other forms of telecommunications technology.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Health in Emergency Care; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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