Question 14-2/2 – Mobile eHealth solutions for Developing Countries
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mobile Health m-Health, mHealth, or Mobile Health - which one is correct?
Mobile pathology
Neurosurgery
SMS and MMS
m-Nursing or Tele-nursing
References
Clinical Decision Support Software
Introduction
Methods
Discussion
Conclusion
Basic Requirements of Mobile Device Assistance with GIS/GPS to Improve the Quality of Life for the Disabled ...
Introduction
Ostomy
Investigation into the actual condition of ostomates-member of the joa
Mobile device support
Requirements for the toilet facilities
Mobile telecommunication network
Items for Research and Development
Conclusion
References
Traffic Control System for Medical Information Network to Promote Telemedicine Services
Introduction
Background
Forecast for telemedicine services
Project definition
System description
Conclusion
Wireless Access and Connectivity for Community Based Health Workers in Developing Countries: Models
Introduction
Community Based Health workers
mITTs Access and Connectivity models for CBHWs in Developing Countries
Conclusion
References
How to Speed up the Introduction of eHhealth Services
Introduction
Opinion of developing countries
Solution – National eHealth Master Plan
Executive Summary
Conclusion
References
Algeria: Innovative Health Care Solutions Enabled By Technology Development to Meet Critical Needs in Remote Areas
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
New Telecommunication Technology for eHealth Applications
Introduction
Solutions, technologies, and expertise help governments to:
Telehealth Case Studies
India: Current Telemedicine Infrastructure, Network, Applications in India
Introduction
Hospital Information and Management System (HIMS) in India
Tele-health Care Services
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Department of Information Technology (DIT) Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT), Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW)
Distant Medical Education
Capacity Building
Conclusion
India: Ready to Implement Mobile e-Telemedicine
Disaster Medicine Mobile Van
Nepal: ITU Assistance for e-Health in Nepal and Future Planning Issues
Introduction
National Policy and Importance of e-Health
Conclusion
Russia: New Generation of Mobile Telemedicine Complexes Creates New Possibilities for Health Services to the Popul...
Introduction
Principles of Construction and Architecture of Telemedicine System
Structure of Telemedicine System
Conclusion
Uganda: Mobile Phone Technology, Whose Rapid Growth in Uganda Provides an Avenue to Reach Millions with HIV/ AIDS...
Background of the use of mobile phones to fight HIV/AIDS in Uganda
Major Intervention activities
Publicity
Results
Pilot study in Mbarara 2008
Future
Lessons learned
Recommendations
Annexes
Annex 1 Armenia: Development of eHealth Master Plan
Background
The purpose of the project
Participants
Annex 2 Germany: Ambient Medicine® - Telematic Medical Systems for Individualized and Personalized Assistance
General Observations on Telemonitoring
Examples of Realized Electronic Assistance Systems for Selected Indications
Activity Monitoring
Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
Annex 3 Italy: Deaths on Board Ships Assisted by Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (CIRM), The Italian Telemedical...
Introduction
Epidemiological analysis
Results
Discussion
References
Annex 4 Japanese Telemedical Concept of Ambulatory Application
Objectives
Technical Communication Background
CT assisted Treatment Technology
Networking in-ambulance devices
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Annex 5 Oman: eHealth Plan - Key Issues
Geographical Features
Demographic Features
Organization and Health Policy of the Ministry of Health
Telecommunication Services
e-Health Strategy
Tele Education in MOH
Conclusion
Annex 6 Philippines: A Telemedicine Program Utilizing Short Message Service (SMS) for Remote Village Doctors
Introduction
Review of literature
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Annex 7 Thailand: Next-Generation Healthcare
Bumrungrad International Hospital
The challenge: Real-Time access to patient information and improving hospital staff efficiency and response time
The solution: Implementation of a state-of-the-art wireless infrastructure
The benefits: Improve the quality and efficiency of patient care, helping to reduce risk and save lives
Annex 8 Russia: Mobile Telemedicine - Solutions for Russian Vast Territories
Introduction
Mobile Solutions for Telemedicine-First Steps
Modern Mobile Solutions for Telemedicine
Summary
References
Annex 9 USA: The Role of Telemedicine in Long Term Care Facilities
Introduction
e-ICU®
Long Term Acute Care
Challenges in LTACH
Benefits of Integrating an e-ICU® Program in an LTACH
Comment
References