Healthgrid Research, Innovation, and Business Case

Healthgrid Research, Innovation, and Business Case
Author: Tony Solomonides
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2009
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1607500272

The principal objective of HealthGrid conference and HealthGrid Association is the exchange and debate of ideas, technologies, solutions and requirements that interest the grid and the life-science communities. This work reflects the anticipated move towards real applications, and discusses accessibility, core technologies and data integration.

Healthgrid Applications and Core Technologies

Healthgrid Applications and Core Technologies
Author: Tony Solomonides
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607505827

This book presents the proceedings of HealthGrid 2010, the latest in the annual open forum for the integration of grid technologies, e science and e health methods and their application in biomedicine and healthcare. Previous conferences have highlighted the need to involve all actors, such as physicians, scientists and technologists, and have served to demonstrate the usefulness of grids to potential application domains, at least at the prototype level. More recently, cloud computing seems set to make an impact as a paradigm more readily acceptable in the practice of healthcare informatics, whilst grids may remain the infrastructure of choice for researchers. Included in this volume are the 19 papers selected after review from 42 original submissions for full presentation at the 2010 conference. Additional papers, presented as posters at the conference, are reproduced here in shorter form. The book has four sections: section one contains four papers under the broad heading of `Socio Economic Aspects and Accessibility', section two: `Future of Grids, Core Technologies & Data Integration', consists of nine papers and section three comprises a further six papers covering `Applications'. Section four includes the `Poster Extended Abstracts'. Of interest to grid middleware and healthgrid application developers, ethicists, security experts and policy makers as well as all users of biomedical and health informatics, this book provides an overview of current trends and developments in this increasingly important field of healthcare.

Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care

Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
Author: Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1387
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466639911

Through the use of ICT tools, such as the internet, portals, and telecommunication devices, the quality of healthcare has improved in local and global health; aiding in the development of a sustainable economy. Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care brings together a valuable research collection on ICT elements needed to improve communication and collaboration between global health institutes, public and private organizations, and foundations. Highlighting the adoption and success factors in the development of technologies for healthcare, this book is essential for IT professionals, technology solution providers, researchers, and students interested in technology and its relationship with healthcare and social services.

Strategy for the Future of Health

Strategy for the Future of Health
Author: Renata Glowacka Bushko
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1607500507

Examines the horizon of ideas and technologies which must be addressed by decision makers involved in health-related resource allocation. This book addresses the technological revolution in healthcare which is manifesting itself in the convergence of molecular biology, computer and medical science, mechanical, genetic and biomedical engineering.

Information Technology in Health Care

Information Technology in Health Care
Author: Christian Nøhr
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1607505681

Of the 28 submitted papers presented here, seven deal with patient safety, eight address various topics of system design, six cover the subject of implementation and four explore patient involvement. The remaining three papers cover the theme of the conference in a broader perspective. --

Health Informatics

Health Informatics
Author: Evelyn J. S. Hovenga
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607500922

This second, extensively revised and updated edition of Health Informatics: An Overview includes new topics which address contemporary issues and challenges and shift the focus on the health problem space towards a computer perspective.

Detection and Prevention of Adverse Drug Events

Detection and Prevention of Adverse Drug Events
Author: Régis Beuscart
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607500434

Presents papers from the workshop 'Patient Safety through Intelligent Procedures in medication' focusing on: identification of ADE and medication errors in hospital settings; the role of human and organizational factors on ADE and medication errors; and information and communication technologies to prevent or correct ADEs and medication errors.

Engineering the System of Healthcare Delivery

Engineering the System of Healthcare Delivery
Author: William B. Rouse
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607505320

The US healthcare system has many excellent components; strong scientific input, extraordinary technology for diagnosis and treatment, dedicated staff and top-class facilities among them. But the system has evolved haphazardly over time and although it has not failed entirely, the authors argue that like any system where attention, is paid to individual components at the expense of the system as a whole, it can never hope to succeed. Above all, they point out that the US system does not provide high value healthcare; it has the highest costs in the world and yet many other countries have lower infant mortality rates and better life expectancy. --

Basic Engineering for Medics and Biologists

Basic Engineering for Medics and Biologists
Author: T. Clive Lee
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607505266

Developments in bioengineering and medical technology have led to spectacular progress in clinical medicine. As a result, increased numbers of courses are available in the area of bioengineering and clinical technology. These often include modules dealing with basic biological and medical sciences, aimed at those taking up these studies, who have a background in engineering. To date, relatively few participants from medicine have taken up courses in biomedical engineering, to the detriment of scientific exchange between engineers and medics. The European Society for Engineering and Medicine (ESEM) aims to bridge the gap between engineering and medicine and biology. It promotes cultural and scientific exchanges between the engineering and the medical/biological fields. This primer consists of a series of First Step chapters in engineering and is principally presented for those with a medical or biology background who intend to start a MSc programme in biomedical engineering, and for medics or biologists who wish to better understand a particular technology. It will also serve as a reference for biomedical engineers. Written by engineers and medics who are leaders in their field, it covers the basic engineering principles underpinning: biomechanics, bioelectronics, medical informatics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, bioimaging and rehabilitation engineering. It also includes clinically relevant examples.

Seamless Care, Safe Care

Seamless Care, Safe Care
Author: European Federation for Medical Informatics. Special Topic Conference
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1607505622

Included are two invited keynotes, one session keynote and 25 full papers, selected by the Scientific Programme Committee from 61 submissions, each rigorously reviewed by three reviewers. Subjects include: Electronic health records and personal health records, traceability, security, privacy and safety and quality, as well as interoperability and standards, patient empowerment, satisfaction and safety, continuity of care and device integration. --