A Few Words About E-Health (original) (raw)
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2014
Electronic health (e-health) refers to the delivery of health care with supporting from various data and correspondence technologies, for example, electronic health records, e-medicine, clinical decision help, and computerized provider order entry. E-health is considered by government, providers, and payers as an issue method of enhancing quality, safety, and expenses associated with the delivery of health care. Despite the fact that currently on a pedestal, e-health has not been readily adopted by a dominant part of health care providers. To achieve greater appropriation and use of technology in health care, the health care group needs a guide, or model for reception, that can be used to develop a business case to lower hazard for providers who receive and use technology in clinical practice. The goal of this article is to highlight the key factors to establish e-health system. Also this paper advocates for (1) greater dissemination of implementation best practices, (2) continued development of a solid e-health workforce, and (3) sustainable resources to help those seeking to embrace and use e-health technologies in clinical practice. The e-health group is invited to advance the guide to help providers in embracing and using data and correspondence technologies for health care system improvements.
Gaceta Médica de México, 2019
(ICT) to systems for health surveillance, prevention, promotion and care. e-Health components mainly include supply and resource management systems (appointment schedules, clinical laboratory or pharmacy), electronic medical records, electronic prescription, clinical decision support systems, use of mobile devices, imaging systems, remote care systems, as well as teaching through digital media. Other components that can be regarded as part of e-Health are the massive data storage and analysis systems, artificial learning, as well as "internet of things" systems. In this work, a conceptual framework is proposed in order to analyze the implementation in e-Health components and their effects on the quality of health services provision.
e-Health challenges and opportunities
Leadership and Performance, 2005
In this paper, two main projects concerning enhancing the healthcare sector are proposed. The first project called Electronic Health Records (EHR), is funded by the Egyptian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) to enhance healthcare programs in all over the Egyptian country. The second project is the Egyptian Telemedicine Network, which is also funded by the Egyptian MCIT to improve healthcare in rural areas. In this paper, a complete description of the two projects is proposed as an example of challenges faced by Egyptians in the area of utilizing information and communication technology in health care systems. Keyworkds-E-Health, electronic patient record (EPR), electronic health records, patients records, telemedicine.
Contexts and Opportunities of e-Health Technology in Medical Care
Keeping up with a sound health is a fundamental right for the human beings. It also acts as an indicator of the socioeconomic development of a country. However, nowadays keeping sound health is challenging because of rapidly increasing non-communicable diseases. Concurrently, we are on the edge of very fast technological advancement which includes usage of cellular technology, high-speed internet and wireless communications. These technologies and their unique applications are creating lots of new dimensions in health care system which is known as e-Health. The medical call centers, emergency toll-free telephone services are being used in all over the world. The newly developed electronic health system can play a vital role in the remote regions of emerging and developing countries although sometimes it seems difficult due to the lack of communication infrastructure. E-Health can be a promising aspect for providing public health benefits if it integrates with the conventional medical system. More strategic approaches are necessary for the planning, development, and evaluation of e-Health. This article is written to depict the existing and future opportunities of e-Health in health support system.
Special Issue on E-Health Services
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
The importance of e-health to citizens, patients, health providers, governments, and other stakeholders is rapidly increasing. E-health services have a range of advantages. For instance, e-health may improve access to services, reduce costs, and improve self-management. E-health may allow previously underserved populations to gain access to services. Services utilizing apps, social media, or online video are rapidly gaining ground in most countries. In this special issue, we present a range of up-to-date studies from around the world, providing important insights into central topics relating to e-health services.