E-Health Systems Quality and Reliability: Models and Standards

E-Health Systems Quality and Reliability: Models and Standards
Author: Moumtzoglou, Anastasius
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2010-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 161692845X

E-Health Systems Quality and Reliability: Models and Standards addresses the reason, principles and functionality of health and health care systems and presents a novel framework for revealing, understanding and implementing appropriate management interventions leading to qualitative improvement. It also provides evidence on the quality and reliability of telemedicine and reviews standards and guidelines for practicing medicine at a distance.

Systems Analysis Tools for Better Health Care Delivery

Systems Analysis Tools for Better Health Care Delivery
Author: Panos M. Pardalos
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2013-01-04
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1461450942

This book presents some recent systems engineering and mathematical tools for health care along with their real-world applications by health care practitioners and engineers. Advanced approaches, tools, and algorithms used in operating room scheduling and patient flow are covered. State-of-the-art results from applications of data mining, business process modeling, and simulation in healthcare, together with optimization methods, form the core of the volume. Systems Analysis Tools for Better Health Care Delivery illustrates the increased need of partnership between engineers and health care professionals. This book will benefit researchers and practitioners in health care delivery institutions, staff members and professionals of specialized hospital units, and lecturers and graduate students in engineering, applied mathematics, business administration and health care.

Flipping Health Care through Retail Clinics and Convenient Care Models

Flipping Health Care through Retail Clinics and Convenient Care Models
Author: Kaissi, Amer
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2014-08-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466663561

Over time, a country’s healthcare system typically undergoes a number of developments as new demands emerge from the public and new legislation is passed from the government. These systems are composed of a number of interconnected parts, each one vital to the overall success of the system. Flipping Health Care through Retail Clinics and Convenient Care Models addresses the present state of the health system by focusing on current trends and future developments that could assist in delivering accessible and cost-effective medical care to the general public. Bringing together components of the present and future, this publication serves as an essential tool for students and researchers who want to develop a thorough understanding of the changing scope of the health industry in the public sphere.

Design, Development, and Integration of Reliable Electronic Healthcare Platforms

Design, Development, and Integration of Reliable Electronic Healthcare Platforms
Author: Moumtzoglou, Anastasius
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2016-10-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1522517251

Advancements in technology have brought about a new era of medicinal practice; however, these new technological trends present both advantages and challenges to their utilization. Design, Development, and Integration of Reliable Electronic Healthcare Platforms is an authoritative reference work on the issues relating to the quality and safety of technology use in the medical realm. Featuring coverage on best practices, detailed analysis, and upcoming trends, this publication is essential for researchers, students and professionals seeking current research on the implementation of electronic technologies in healthcare.

E-Health Technologies and Improving Patient Safety: Exploring Organizational Factors

E-Health Technologies and Improving Patient Safety: Exploring Organizational Factors
Author: Moumtzoglou, Anastasius
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466626887

Advancements in technology regularly influence the healthcare field and developing aspects on medical patient safety. Implementing electronic health records, decision support systems, and computerized physician order entry systems reduces risk in the potential for e-health to make errors leading to adverse events. E-Health Technologies and Improving Patient Safety: Exploring Organizational Factors presents an overview on information and communication technologies and addresses the impacts on the field of both patient safety and e-health. This book offers insightful perspectives and concentrated research on concepts related to these areas, as well as issues and current trends in patient safety in e-health.

Cross-Cultural Training and Teamwork in Healthcare

Cross-Cultural Training and Teamwork in Healthcare
Author: Vasilache, Simona
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466643269

"This book explores the complex relationships between patients, physicians, and nurses with different cultural backgrounds, integrating theoretical and empirical perspectives on medical teamwork"--

Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs

Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs
Author: Poduval, Jayita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2015-09-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466695285

The medical profession requires extensive training and preparation in order to ensure the success and competency of future doctors and healthcare professionals. With an emphasis on professional development and medical education, current professionals in this field acknowledge the importance of residency programs and training in the professional development of future doctors. Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs presents a comprehensive overview of chapters ranging from the history of medicine to opportunities and research for further exploration geared toward the professional development and medical training for the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, practitioners, and professionals interested in the education and training of modern medical professionals.

Emerging Theory and Practice in Neuroprosthetics

Emerging Theory and Practice in Neuroprosthetics
Author: Naik, Ganesh R.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2014-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466660953

Neuroprosthetics is a fast-growing area that brings together the fields of biomedical engineering and neuroscience as a means to interface the neural system directly to prostheses. Advancing research and applications in this field can assist in successfully restoring motor, sensory, and cognitive functions. Emerging Theory and Practice in Neuroprosthetics brings together the most up-to-date research surrounding neuroprosthetics advances and applications. Presenting several new results, concepts, and further developments in the area of neuroprosthetics, this book is an essential publication for researchers, upper-level students, engineers, and medical practitioners.

Innovative Collaborative Practice and Reflection in Patient Education

Innovative Collaborative Practice and Reflection in Patient Education
Author: Bird, Jennifer Lynne
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 146667525X

The process of patient education allows for patients to think about their health in new ways and for educators and professionals to propose new ways to heal, with the ultimate goal of patients having a positive outlook on life and consistently maintained health. Innovative Collaborative Practice and Reflection in Patient Education presents multigenre writing, incorporating authors' personal and professional stories along with academic theories. It combines the fields of education and medicine, presenting innovative approaches to health education and designing new approaches to healing. This research publication will impact the field of health education and be of use to educators, researchers, practitioners, professionals, and patients.

Cloud Computing Applications for Quality Health Care Delivery

Cloud Computing Applications for Quality Health Care Delivery
Author: Moumtzoglou, Anastasius
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466661194

Software applications once held on local computers and servers are beginning to shift to the public Internet sphere, and private health information is no exception. The likelihood of placing once restricted and private health records “in the cloud” is increasing. Cloud Computing Applications for Quality Health Care Delivery focuses on cloud technologies that could affect quality in the healthcare field. Leading experts in this area offer their knowledge and contribute to the demystification of healthcare in the Cloud. This publication will prove to be a useful tool for undergraduate and graduate students of healthcare quality and management, healthcare managers, and industry professionals.