Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth provides an overview on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to solve health problems, especially for people living in remote and underserviced areas. With the advent of new technologies and improvement of internet connectivity, telehealth has become a new subject requiring a new understanding of IT devices and how to utilize them to fulfill health needs. The book discusses topics such as digitizing patient information, technology requirements, existing resources, planning for telehealth projects, and primary care and specialized applications. Additionally, it discusses the use of telemedicine for patient empowerment and telecare in remote locations.
Authored by IMIA Telehealth working group, this book is a valuable source for graduate students, healthcare workers, researchers and clinicians interested in using telehealth as part of their practice or research.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. ix 6. Acknowledgments - p. xi 7. Section I: Telecare basics - p. xii 8. Chapter 1: Overview - p. 1 9. Chapter 2: Rationale, history, and basics of telehealth - p. 10 10. Chapter 3: Management of patient healthcare information: Healthcare-related information flow, access, and availability - p. 34 11. Chapter 4: Technology considerations - p. 57 12. Section II: Working together for health - p. 90 13. Chapter 5: Platforms for collaborative process - p. 91 14. Chapter 6: Patient-centered care - p. 113 15. Chapter 7: Maintaining and sustaining a telehealth-based ecosystem - p. 126 16. Chapter 8: Tele-education - p. 143 17. Section III: Telemedicine - p. 158 18. Chapter 9: Telesupport for the primary care practitioner - p. 159 19. Chapter 10: Telecare within different specialties - p. 183 20. Chapter 11: Telecare during travel and for special situations - p. 254 21. Chapter 12: Mobile health (mHealth) - p. 275 22. Section IV: Issues and future of telehealth - p. 294 23. Chapter 13: Medicolegal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines pertaining to telehealth - p. 295 24. Chapter 14: Disruptive technologies: Present and future - p. 303 25. Chapter 15: Worldwide initiatives - p. 330 26. Glossary - p. 343 27. References - p. 347 28. Index - p. 375
Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth provides an overview on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to solve health problems, especially for people living in remote and underserviced areas. With the advent of new technologies and improvement of internet connectivity, telehealth has become a new subject requiring a new understanding of IT devices and how to utilize them to fulfill health needs. The book discusses topics such as digitizing patient information, technology requirements, existing resources, planning for telehealth projects, and primary care and specialized applications. Additionally, it discusses the use of telemedicine for patient empowerment and telecare in remote locations.
Authored by IMIA Telehealth working group, this book is a valuable source for graduate students, healthcare workers, researchers and clinicians interested in using telehealth as part of their practice or research.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. ix 6. Acknowledgments - p. xi 7. Section I: Telecare basics - p. xii 8. Chapter 1: Overview - p. 1 9. Chapter 2: Rationale, history, and basics of telehealth - p. 10 10. Chapter 3: Management of patient healthcare information: Healthcare-related information flow, access, and availability - p. 34 11. Chapter 4: Technology considerations - p. 57 12. Section II: Working together for health - p. 90 13. Chapter 5: Platforms for collaborative process - p. 91 14. Chapter 6: Patient-centered care - p. 113 15. Chapter 7: Maintaining and sustaining a telehealth-based ecosystem - p. 126 16. Chapter 8: Tele-education - p. 143 17. Section III: Telemedicine - p. 158 18. Chapter 9: Telesupport for the primary care practitioner - p. 159 19. Chapter 10: Telecare within different specialties - p. 183 20. Chapter 11: Telecare during travel and for special situations - p. 254 21. Chapter 12: Mobile health (mHealth) - p. 275 22. Section IV: Issues and future of telehealth - p. 294 23. Chapter 13: Medicolegal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines pertaining to telehealth - p. 295 24. Chapter 14: Disruptive technologies: Present and future - p. 303 25. Chapter 15: Worldwide initiatives - p. 330 26. Glossary - p. 343 27. References - p. 347 28. Index - p. 375
