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The Med-e-Tel 2007 conference program featured speakers from around the world, presenting on a wide variety of ehealth and telemedicine topics.

Med-e-Tel's 2007 opening session included opening addresses and keynote presentations by:

  • Mars Di Bartolomeo, Minister of Health and Social Security, Luxembourg
  • Dr. Yunkap Kwankam, eHealth Coordinator, World Health Organization, Switzerland
  • Prof. Dr. Michael Nerlich, President, International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth, Switzerland
  • Prof. Giuseppe Tritto, Acting President, World Academy of Biomedical Technologies, France
  • Dr. Mark Blatt, Director of Worldwide Healthcare Strategies, Intel Corporation, USA
  • Prof. Krishnan Ganapathy, Head, Apollo Telemedicine Foundation, India
  • Rolien de Jong, Head of Innovative Services, Meavita, The Netherlands

Program highlights included a.o.:

  • A session on"Ageing Services Technologies: Lessons from Providers and Consumers" presented by the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA), focusing on the use of technology as a possible solution to the challenges facing consumers, caregivers and government in the specter of an ageing population and a dwindling workforce. The session provided an overview of the type of innovation taking place in Europe and the United States in an effort to meet the needs of consumers, family caregivers and ageing service providers.
     
  • A session by the World Academy of Biomedical Technologies (WABT/UATI-ICET/UNESCO) on "Bio-Informatics and Bio-Economy for Human Life - Bio-Knowledge Sharing for Health eLearning". The World Academy of Biomedical Technologies aims at creating a forum where scientists, engineers, doctors and industrial leaders can exchange views in a cooperative manner to assist in the discovery and transfer of information in the field of biomedical technologies.
     
  • Extensive focus on business models, experiences and technological solutions in the field of "Homecare Applications and Maintaining Quality of Life for Elderly, Disabled and People with Special Needs", covering topics such as video communication, digital TV, integrated home healthcare systems, remote monitoring and management of long term conditions (diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart failure, coronary artery disease, etc.), smart home technologies, ambient assisted living, and more.
     
  • A workshop on the topic of "User Experience Guidelines for eHealth Telecare Services (ETSI Industry Consensus Workshop)" by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Specialist Task Force 299. The Task Force's primary focus is on the delivery of client-centred healthcare services over new channels, such as fixed and mobile broadband services in- and outside the home, and on the establishment of human factors and user experience design guidelines for the specification, design, development, implementation, deployment, delivery, use, integration, maintenance and replacement of telecare/ehealth services.
     
  • A regional (BeLux) seminar organized by the Luxembourg CRP-Santé (Public Institute for Research in Healthcare, Public Health and Biotechnology) about "How to Improve Performance and Quality with New IT Tools?", with presentation of business cases by leading IT companies such as Alcatel-Lucent, C-Consult Advice, Cisco, Hippocad, IBM, IRIS, as well as presentations about the experiences of leading hospitals and organizations in Belgium and Luxembourg.
     
  • An overview of "International Telemedicine & eHealth Initiatives and Developments" by members of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH), focusing on the current state of telemedicine and ehealth in a.o. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Georgia, Lithuania, Poland South Africa and Ukraine.
     
  • A session on "eHealth for Developing Countries: Lessons Learned", presided by the World Health Organization's eHealth Coordinator and showing ICT's contributions to healthcare delivery and capacity building in the developing world.
     
  • On a related subject, there was also a workshop on "Optimizing Collaboration among eHealth Projects in Low Resource Settings" bringing together funders, implementors and people from developing countries, to present and discuss actually implemented projects and workable solutions. The workshop was organized with assistance from the Rays of Hope Foundation (Switzerland) and HealthSpan International (USA).
     
  • Various sessions on Successes in Telecardiology, eHealth for Diabetes Management, Advanced Systems Strategies for eHospitals, Mobile eHealth Solutions, Efficiency in eHealth, eHealth Support to Surgery and Traumatology, eHealth in Daily Practice, eLearning, Best Practices in European eHealth Expertise, showing what works and what doesn't, as well as what exists or what is under development in telemedicine, ehealth and health ICT systems and solutions.
     
  • A session on "Telepaediatrics: Telemedicine and Child Health Experiences and Success Factors" in cooperation with the UC Davis Children's Hospital (California, USA), demonstrating child health experiences and success factors in USA, Israel, Russia, Bulgaria, and The Netherlands with obvious relevancy for many other medical specialties and the use and implementation of telemedicine in general.
     
  • A workshop organized by the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences on "Mobile IT Solutions in Emergency Medicine" with the presentation of the Carinthian Emergency Physician Information System (CANIS).
     
  • Meetings of a Belgian "Care Domotics/Telecare" Project Steering Committee, and also of the ISfTeH Board of Directors.

Below is the Med-e-Tel 2007 conference program (listed per day and per conference room).

For a list of short descriptions of each presentation, click on the following links:
Wednesday 18 April 2007 (pdf)
Thursday 19 April 2007 (pdf)
Friday 20 April 2007 (pdf)

Click here for a general overview of the Med-e-Tel 2007 schedule of events.


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Wednesday 18 April 2007

Conference Room 1

09:30-10:00
Opening Ceremony

    Opening addresses by:

    Alain Georges
    Chairman, Luxexpo

    Mars Di Bartolomeo
    Minister of Health and Social Security, Luxembourg

    Yunkap Kwankam
    eHealth Coordinator, World Health Organization

    Michael Nerlich
    President, International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)

11:00-13:00
Opening Session
Chair: Frank Lievens, Board Member, ISfTeH

    Making Information and Communication Technologies Work for Health: WHO Priority eHealth Programs
    Yunkap Kwankam
    eHealth Coordinator, World Health Organization
    [full presentation]

    Converging Bio-Technologies to Implement eHealth Knowledge Sharing
    Giuseppe Tritto
    Acting President, World Academy of Biomedical Technologies (WABT/UATI-ICET/UNESCO)
    [abstract]
    [published]

    How the Emergence if New Technologies and Polices Might Effect the Near Term Telemedicine Environment
    Mark N. Blatt
    Director Worldwide Healthcare Strategies, Digital Health Group, Intel Corporation, USA
    [full presentation]

    eHealth Standardization and Training
    Michael Nerlich
    President, International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Field Test of Diabetes Tele-Health Platform Shows Significant HBA1c Reduction, Patient Satisfaction, Productivity Increase and Cost Reduction
    Rolien de Jong
    Head of Innovative Services, Meavita, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Telemedicine in India: The Apollo Story
    Krishnan Ganapathy
    Head, Apollo Telemedicine Foundation, India
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

14:30-16:00
Bio-Informatics and Bio-Economy for Human Life - Bio-Knowledge Sharing for Health eLearning (1)
Presented by the World Academy of Biomedical Technologies (WABT)
Chair: Giuseppe Tritto, Acting President, WABT

    BioInformatics: Technological Platforms and Biodata Centers
    Dominique Gillot
    HPC Life Science Manager EMEA, Hewlett-Packard International

    F-Learning @ BINTEL: F-Community of Research
    Zoltan Baracskai[1], Edit Erdei[1], Jolan Velencei[2], Viktor Dorfler[3], Zlatko Baracskai[2]
    [1]WABT-CES, Hungary; [2]Doctus, Hungary; [3]Strathclyde University, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Knowledge Centers: Laying the Foundation for Global eLearning
    Lodewijk Bos
    President, ICMCC (International Council on Medical Care and Compunetics), The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [published]

    New BioEconomies and NBIC
    Michel Panet
    Agenda21, WABT-ICIT (ICET Committee on MDGs and SD)
    [abstract]
    [published]

16:30-17:30
Bio-Informatics and Bio-Economy for Human Life - Bio-Knowledge Sharing for Health eLearning (2)
Presented by the World Academy of Biomedical Technologies (WABT)
Chair: Giusppe Tritto, Acting President, WABT

    Knowledge Management and e-Learning in a BioEconomic Framework
    Sergio Margarita
    LIASES, University of Turin, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Health Sciences and eKnowledge
    Giuseppe Tritto
    WABT (UATI-ICET/UNESCO)

    Intelligent Medical Database, Telemedicine and the Routine of Internal Medicine
    C. Arnold[1], Z. Englert[2], M. Petrakanits[3]
    [1]Medical Director, IQ-Med Corporation, Hungary; [2]Chief Executive, IQ-Med Corporation and Vice-President of Hungarian Telemedicine Association, Hungary; [3]Medical Expert, Semmelweis University of Medicine, Hungary
    [abstract]
    [published]

Conference Room 2

14:30-16:00
eHealth: Essential Support to Surgery and Traumatology (1)
Chair: M. Aboutanos
Co-Chair: A. Kupidura

    Telediagnostics of Fracture Healing Progress
    W. Glinkowski, et al.
    Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Locomotor System, Center of Excellence "TeleOrto", Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    An Out-Patient Survey of Plastic Surgery Patients
    M. Nayeemuddin, M.A. Majeed, A. Muneer, A. Misra
    Department of Burns/Plastic Surgery, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Inexpensive Telemedicine Applications and Trauma System Development in Latin America: Ecuador's Experience
    M. Aboutanos[1], F. Mora[1,2], M. Duong[1], L. Wolf[1], C. Anderson[1], M. Denwiddie[1], I. Sahhar[1], T. Duane[1], A. Malhotra[1], R. Ivatury[1]
    [1]International Trauma System Development Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA; [2]Cinterandes Foundation, Ecuador
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Remote Treatment of Workers with Neck-Shoulder Pain Related to Computer Work
    M.H.A. Huis in 't Veld[1], B.C.H. Huijgen[1], L. Schaake[1], H.J. Hermens[1,2], M.M.R. Vollenbroek-Hutten[1]
    [1]Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, The Netherlands; [2]Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    ESTELE: Expert System for Tele-Echography Using a Tele-Operated Light Weight Robot - The Pilot Phase
    Ph. Arbeille[1], G. Poisson[2], P. Vieyres[2], D. Sallé[3], V. Dupourqué[3]
    [1]UMPS: Unité Médecine Physiologie Spatiales, CHU Trousseau, Tours, France; [2]LVR: Laboratoire Vision et Robotique, Université d’Orléans, France; [3]Robosoft, Bidart, France
    [abstract]
    [published]

    Match: Automated Diagnosis System for the Treatment of Colon Cancer by Discovering Mutations on Tumour Suppressor Genes
    A. Kupidura
    Team Consulting Polska, Poland
    [abstract]
    [published]

16:30-17:15
eHealth: Essential Support to Surgery and Traumatology (2)
Chair: G. Varoneckas
Co-Chair: W. Glinkowski

    Telescreening of the Posture and Spinal Deformations Followed by Telerahabilitation Project - Current Status
    W. Glinkowski, et al.
    Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Locomotor System, Center of Excellence "TeleOrto", Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Visualization of Multidimensional Biomedical Data Using GRID Technologies
    G. Varoneckas[1], J. Zilinskas[1,3], A. Martinkenas[1], A. Varoneckas[1,2], A. Podlipskyte[1], A. Zilinskas[2,3]
    [1]Institute Psychophysiology and Rehabilitation, Palanga, Lithuania; [2]Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania; [3]Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius, Lithuania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Tools for Global Healthcare for All, Any Time, Anywhere: Ubiquitous Healthcare
    G. Graschew, T.A. Roelofs, S. Rakowsky, P.M. Schlag
    Surgical Research Unit OP 2000, Max-Delbrueck-Center and Robert-Roessle-Klinik, Charite - University Medicine Berlin, Germany
    [abstract]
    [published]

Conference Room 3

14:30-15:45
Mobile eHealth Solutions (1)
Chair: R. Schliesser
Co-Chair: P. Friedrich

    Mobile and Wireless Technologies for e-Health Provision in Africa: Opportunities for GSM-Based Patient Centric Services
    A. Ilyemi, C. Fitch, D.T. Parry
    University of Portsmouth, School of Computing, Centre for Healthcare Modelling and Informatics, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    The Mobile Doctor: Ambient Medicine through Sensor-Aided Personalized Telemedical Devices
    P. Friedrich[1], A. Scholz[2], J. Clauss[3], H.-G. Gruber[3], B. Wolf[1]
    [1]Heinz Nixdorf-Chair for Medical Electronic, Technical University Munich, Germany; [2]Sendsor, Kirchweidach, Germany; [3]Sense Inside, Munich, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    A Telemedical Therapy-Management System with Rule-Based Active Patient Feedback
    M. Pinsker, P. Kastner, G. Schreier
    Austrian Research Centers - ARC, eHealth Systems, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Aerotel's New Mobile Solutions for Telecare: The Mobile CliniQ[TM]
    R. Schliesser
    Aerotel Medical Systems, Israel
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Concepts and Strategies for Personalized Biofeedback-Therapies
    P. Friedrich[1], A. Scholz[2], J. Clauss[3], H.-G. Gruber[3], B. Wolf[1]
    [1]Heinz Nixdorf-Chair for Medical Electronics, Technical University Munich, Germany; [2]Sendsor, Kirchweidach, Germany; [3]Sense Inside, Munich, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

16:30-17:30
Mobile eHealth Solutions (2)
Chair: R. Schliesser
Co-Chair: P. Friedrich

    Mobile ECG - A New eHealth Solution for Telecardiology Based on eHIT Health Gateway Platform
    F. Galbiati[1], K. Takizawa[2], A. Holopainen[1]
    [1]eHIT Ltd, Finland; [2]K Clinic, Japan
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Context-Aware Mobile Teletreatment for Patients with Chronic Pain
    M.M.R. Vollenbroek-Hutten[1], M. van Weering[1], M.H.A. Huis in 't Veld[1] , H.J. Hermens[1,2]
    [1]Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, The Netherlands; [2]Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    WHO mHealth Strategy
    Patricia N. Mechael
    Mobile Technology and Health Specialist, Consultant to WHO, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    ETSI in Support of eHealth - What ETSI does and what it could do?
    Saad Mezzour
    Chairman, ETSI EP eHealth, France
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 4

14:30-17:30
User Experience Guidelines for eHealth Telecare Services - ETSI Industry Consensus Workshop
Chair: Bruno von Niman, ETSI Telecare STF Team Leader, Sweden
Co-Chair: Steve Brown, BT, UK
[full presentation]
[published]

    Telecare can give chronically or temporarily dependent people the choice to continue living at home, greater mobility, more self-reliance, reduced anxiety, and the possibility of alerting a carer in the case of an emergency. Telecare services can therefore reduce the need for institutionalization or hospitalization, helping to counter the escalating health costs of our ageing society.
    Although undeniably useful, telecare services are not yet widely spread and in general use. Important factors hindering their acceptance are complex issues of trust, complicated or unsuitable usability and accessibility and in general, designs that do not sufficiently take the full user experience of the service or equipment into consideration.

    The European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has therefore set up Specialist Task Force 299 (STF299) in January 2006, co-sponsored by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. Its aim is to elaborate an ETSI Guide providing design, development and deployment guidelines for optimizing the user experience of telecare services. The guidelines will be of interest to all stakeholders and user groups in the telecare delivery chain, including:

    - Clients (end users);
    - Informal carers (family, neighbours);
    - Formal carers (nurses, social workers etc);
    - Health and social care institutions;
    - Home surveillance and alarm service suppliers;
    - Local and national health and social boards;
    - Equipment manufacturers and suppliers;
    - Network providers.

    Among the user experience elements addressed are the trust, user interaction and service aspects of telecare services, including:

    - User confidence in the equipment and service;
    - Ethical and legal issues;
    - Security and confidentiality issues;
    - Accessibility of equipment for those having physical, sensory or cognitive impairments;
    - Usability of telecare equipment and services;
    - Ease of installation, setup, initial configuration, and maintenance;
    - Integration with and adaptation to the client's cultural background and social environment;
    - Integration with the existing organizational structure of the healthcare system;
    - Suitability of equipment or service for mobile users.

    ETSI STF299 herewith invites representatives from all eHealth and telecare stakeholders to participate in this workshop on "Human Factors and User Experience Design Guidelines for Telecare", in order to review, discuss and express their opinion and requirements on the draft set of design guidelines. The workshop will consist of a detailed presentation, review and discussion of the latest draft being produced by ETSI STF299. The workshop will ensure important input to the work of the STF team, industry-wide consensus building and help to focus its recommendations to the needs of the stakeholders.

Conference Room 5

14:30-17:30
International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Board Meeting

    Closed Meeting

Thursday 19 April 2007

Conference Room 1

09:00-09:15
Séminaire CRP-Santé:
L'informatique Métier dans le Secteur de la Santé au Service de la Performance et de la Qualité (1)

    (This seminar is held exclusively in French. All other Med-e-Tel conference sessions are in English.)
    Ce programme commence entre 09:00 et 09:15 dans la salle de conférence 1 et continue après entre 09:15 et 12:15 dans les salles de conférence 4 et 5 avec la présentation de business cases, et ensuite (entre 14:00 et 17:00) de nouveau dans la salle de conférence 1 pour une session plenaire.

    Accueil et Exposé Officiel d'Ouverture
    Marie-Lise Lair
    Directrice Centre d'Etudes en Santé, Centre de Recherche Public-Santé, Luxembourg

10:00-11:00
Ageing Services Technologies: Lessons from Providers and Consumers (1)
Presented by the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA)
Chair: Jean-Christophe Vanderhaegen

    Chair's Introductions & IAHSA Overview
    Jean-Christophe Vanderhaegen
    Chairman, IAHSA European Committee & Deputy Director, Brussels Confederation of Construction, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Senior Living, User Requirements in the Perspective of Developing ICT Solutions
    Elly De Heus
    Director of Management and Consultancy, Age Concern, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    IAHSA's European Technology Networks - Ambient Assisted Living, Living in a Technologically Assisted Environment
    Wolfgang Meyer
    Director of Operations, Brüsseler Kreis, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Technology for Assisted Living - Examples
    Dr. Viktor Grinewitschus
    Director of InHaus-Center, Fraunhofer Institute, Germany
    [full presentation]

11:30-12:30
Ageing Services Technologies: Lessons from Providers and Consumers (2)
Presented by the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA)
Chair: Jean-Christophe Vanderhaegen

    In-HAM: The Search for a Balance Between Artificial and Human Support for Elderly and Disabled People in Daily Life
    Peter Deboutte
    Director, In-HAM - Innovationcenter in Housing for Adapted Movement, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Center for Ageing Services Technologies - Vision for the Future of Ageing Services
    Rebecca Scritchfield[1], Kelly Caine[2]
    [1]Center for Aging Services Technologies, USA; [2]Doctoral Candidate, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
    [abstract]
    [published]

    Conclusion and Next Steps
    Jean-Christophe Vanderhaegen

14:00-17:00
Séminaire CRP-Santé:
L'informatique Métier dans le Secteur de la Santé au Service de la Performance et de la Qualité (3)

    (This seminar is held exclusively in French. All other Med-e-Tel conference sessions are in English.)
    Ce programme commence entre 09:00 et 09:15 dans la salle de conférence 1 et continue après entre 09:15 et 12:15 dans les salles de conférence 4 et 5 avec la présentation de business cases, et ensuite (entre 14:00 et 17:00) de nouveau dans la salle de conférence 1 pour une session plenaire.

    Qui soigne-t-on avec des ordinateurs: l'informaticien ou le patient?
    Pierre Van Wambeke, Dr. Thierry Klein
    Direction Informatique, Hopital Kirchberg, Luxembourg
    [full presentation]

    Session questions-réponse sur le thème: maturité des solutions

    Les besoins logiciels pour améliorer la performance et la qualité en mileu hospitalier: la vision du Centre de Recherche Public Henri-Tudor
    Pierre Plumer
    Responsable SANTEC, Centre de Recherche Public Henri-Tudor, Luxembourg

    L'informatique métier peut elle faire espérer des gains de performance et de qualité pour les acteurs médicaux et soignants? L'expérience de la Clinique Sainte-Thérèse
    Georges Glodt
    Clinique Sainte-Thérèse, Luxembourg
    [full presentation]

    L'informatique métier: quels bénéfices aux prix de quelles exigences?
    Panel de tous les orateurs de la journée animé par Francois Daue, Optifa, Belgique

    Conclusions

Conference Room 2

10:00-11:00
Mobile IT Solutions in Emergency Medicine
Presented by Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Chair: S. Grasser

    Title TBC
    G. Schreier
    Austrian Research Centers - ARC, eHealth Systems, Austria

    CANIS - Quality Enhancement in Emergency Medicine through Wireless Wearable Computing
    S. Grasser, J. Thierry, C. Stingl, C. Hafner
    Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Department of Medical Information Technologies (MedIT), Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    The Emergency Physician: A Beast of Burden?
    C. Hafner, J. Thierry, S. Grasser
    Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Department of Medical Information Technologies (MedIT), Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

14:00-15:30
eHealth for Developing Countries: Lessons Learned (1)
Chair: Y. Kwankam
Co-Chair: O.J. Adebola

    An Electrodermal Activity Psychophysiologic Model
    H. Gamboa[1], A. Fred[2]
    [1]Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setubal, Portugal; [2]Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, Portugal
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Role of International Organization in the Promotion and Marketing of eHealth Services for Developing Countries
    V. Androuchko, P. Nuq
    International University in Geneva, Switzerland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Personal Electronic Health Diary for Developing Countries (PeHD)
    S.A. Shabbir
    Dept. of Telemedicine and eHealth, University of Tromso, Norway
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    eHealth: Challenges and Prospects in Africa
    O.J. Adebola
    Society for Telemedicine and eHealth in Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    EHAS Program: Exitoso Project in Telecommunications or in Telemedicine?
    R. Medeiros, J. Wainer
    Informatics Department in Health (DIS) of Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil & Paulista School of Medicine (UNIFESP/EPM), Invited Professor of DIS/EPM; Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    The New Community Coordinated e-Healthcare: A W.K. Kellogg Foundation Funded Demonstration Project
    P.K. Gaur
    Independent e-Health Consultant, Chairman of the American Telemedicine Association Industry Council, former President & CEO of Viterion TeleHealthcare, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

16:00-17:30
eHealth for Developing Countries: Lessons Learned (2)
Chair: M. Jordanova
Co-Chair: Y. Kwankam

    A Collaborative Service Platform for Integrating Health Care Programs
    N.K. Singh, P.S. Ramkumar
    Sobha Renaissance Information Technology, Integrated Health Care Group, India
    [abstract]
    [published]

    African Network of Distance Training Centres for Health Proximity Actors: A Francophone Initiative to Contribute to the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality
    L. Kleinebreil[1], O. Archambeau[1], E. Bouenizabila[2], O. Ly[3], F. Tall[4]
    [1]UNFM, Paris, France; [2]UNFM, Brazzaville; [3]RAFT, Bamako, Mali; [4]UNFM, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    The Role of Telecommunication in eHealth Services for Developing Countries
    L. Androuchko
    International University in Geneva, Switzerland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Virtual psychology: What Users are Looking For
    M. Jordanova
    STIL-BAS, Bulgaria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    An Introduction to Next Generation Digital Healthcare Services
    Z. Yao[1], L. Androuchko[2]
    [1]Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, China; [2]Rapporteur, Question 14 - Telecommunication for eHealth, ITU-D Study Group 2, Telecommunicatuion Development Bureau, ITU, Switzerland
    [published]

    E-Health in Iran; Obstacles and Solutions
    A. Golchin
    Global Hospital, Iran
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

Conference Room 3

09:30-11:15
Advanced Systems Strategies for e-Hospitals
Chair: J. Holopainen
Co-Chair: V. Moga

    The Romanian-Italian Telemedicine Project
    V.D. Moga[1], M. Moga[2], L. Stoicu-Tivadar[3], V. Stoicu-Tivadar[3], R. Avram[1], F. Sicurello[4], et al.
    [1]University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania; [2]Emergency County Hospital; [1]University "Politechnica" Timisoara, Romania; [4]University of Milan-Bicocca, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    eHealth @ Clinic
    A. Leis
    Telemedicine Research, ICT Regensburg, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Increasing the Competitiveness of Hospitals Throughout an eHealth Portal to Connect Referring Doctors
    C. Fehler[1], K. Möbius[2]
    [1]GMD GmbH, Germany; [2]Hospital Spremberg, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    A Framework to Support Intelligent Hospital Information System
    N. Koutsouris, K. Tsagkaris, F. Malamateniou, P. Demestichas
    University of Piraeus, Greece
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Simulations and Usability in the Evaluation of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care: A Case Study
    S. Turunen[1], J. Holopainen[1], H. Jantti[2], H. Rantanen[3], V. Louhevaara[1]
    [1]University of Kuopio, Institute of Biomedicine, Physiology, Finland; [2]Kuopio University Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Finland; [3]Emergency Services College, Finland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    From Telemedicine Consulting to e-Clinics of Small Towns and Villages
    A. Selkov[1], O. Atkov[2], V. Stolyar[2], N. Chueva[2], E. Selkova[1]
    [1]Moscow Institute of International Business, Russia; [2]Russian Society of Telemedicine, Russia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Automatic Microbiological Laboratory Based Surveillance: The Micronet Project
    F. D’Ancona[1], C. Rizzo[2], S. Gamberini[3]
    [1]Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy; [2]Policlinico di Bari, Italy; [3]NoemaLife SpA, Italy
    [abstract]
    [published]

11:30-13:00
Efficiency in eHealth
Chair: A. Selkov
Co-Chair: L.C. Fernandez

    Methods for Estimation of Efficiency of Telemedical Consultation
    A.V. Vladzymyrskyy
    Department of Informatics and Telemedicine, R&D Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Donetsk, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Improving eHealth Quality and Safety
    Adrie C.M. Dumay
    Department Technology in Healthcare, TNO, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Qualitative Study: Evolution of the Model in Teleassistance and Healthcare
    L.C. Fernandez, I. de Andres, L. del Arbol
    Telefonica Investigacion y Desarrollo, Spain
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Economics and Marketing of Modern Telemedicine
    A. Selkov[1], O. Atkov[2], V. Stolyar[2], N. Chueva[2], E. Selkova[1]
    [1]Moscow Institute of International Business, Russia; [2]Russian Society of Telemedicine, Russia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Making Telecare Services Trusted, Usable and Accessible: ETSI's User Experience Guidelines
    B. von Niman
    ETSI Telecare STF Team Leader, Sweden
    [full presentation]

    Alcatel-Lucent Solutions Enabling Better Healthcare Outcomes: Better Patient Experience, Improved Caregivers Efficiency and Enhanced Healthcare System
    R. Gass[1], N. Hill[2]
    [1]Technical Academy Fellow, Alcatel-Lucent, Chief Technical Office, France; [2]Alcatel-Lucent Healthcare Marketing, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

14:00-15:30
Successes in Telecardiology (1)
Chair: M.B.M. Alkmim
Co-chair: A.N. Kastania

    Minas Telecardio: Telecardiology in the Public Health System of Minas Gerais, Brazil
    M.B.M. Alkmim[1], A.L.P. Ribeiro[1], C.S. Cardoso[2], H.J. Alves[3], M.L.B. Carvalho[4], G.R. Bastos[1]
    [1]University Hospital, [2]Epidemiology Research Group, [3]School of Medicine, [4]Cientific Computer Laboratory, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Telecardiology for Developing Country
    V. Androuchko[1], M. Nashi[2]
    [1]International University in Geneva, Switzerland; [2]Telecommunication Authority, Maldives
    [abstract]
    [published]

    Internet Survey on the Coronary Risk Among Polish Web Users
    M. Grabowski[1,2], T. Kozinski[1], F.M. Szymanski[1], KJ. Filipiak[2], R. Rudowski[1], G. Opolski[2]
    [1]Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Poland; [2]Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Cardiology, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    A Telecardiology Service Quality Model
    A.N. Kastania, S. Demarias, S. Kossida
    Foundation for Biomedical Research, Academy of Athens, Greece
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Computer Expert System for Risk Stratification and Therapeutic Decision Making in Acute Coronary Syndromes
    M. Grabowski[1,2], R. Rudowski[1]
    [1]Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Poland; [2]Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Cardiology, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Design of Online ECG Measurement System Using Lab View Software
    N.P. Chowdhry[1], A. Ali[1], B.S. Chowdhry[2], A.Q.K Rajput[3]
    [1]Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, [2]Dept. of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, [3]Dept. of Computer Systems Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
    [abstract]
    [published]

16:00-17:00
Successes in Telecardiology (2)
Chair: I. Silva
Co-chair: M.B.M. Alkmim

    Applicability of Lead V2 ECG Measurement in Biometrics
    H. Silva[1], H. Gamboa[1], A. Fred[2]
    [1]Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal; [2]Instituto de Telecomunicações, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Telemonitoring by Congestive Heart Failure: Predictive Value of Blood Pressure and Weight Instability in the Early Detection of Pending Cardial Decompensation
    D. Baden[1], J. Fleck[1], M. Klingelberg[1], M. Waehner[1], Ch. Zugck[2], H. Korb[1]
    [1]PHTS Telemedicine, Duesseldorf, Germany [2]Universitaetsklinikum Heidelberg, Abteilung fuer Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pulmonologie, Heidelberg, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    A Geo-eHealth System for Large Scale Epidemiological Blood Pressure Assessment
    G. Schreier, S. Welte, Hayn, P. Kastner
    Austrian Research Centers - ARC, eHealth Systems, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    E-Prescribing and Medication Management: Contribution from Community Pharmacists
    I. Silva, J. Chave
    Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU), Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

Conference Room 4

9:15-12:15
Séminaire CRP-Santé:
L'informatique Métier dans le Secteur de la Santé au Service de la Performance et de la Qualité (2a)

    (This seminar is held exclusively in French. All other Med-e-Tel conference sessions are in English.)
    Ce programme commence entre 09:00 et 09:15 dans la salle de conférence 1 et continue après entre 09:15 et 12:15 dans les salles de conférence 4 et 5 avec la présentation de business cases, et ensuite (entre 14:00 et 17:00) de nouveau dans la salle de conférence 1 pour une session plenaire.

    De la mesure de la performance financière au datawarehouse: Synthèse des expériences acquises dans les hôpitaux belges
    Philippe Corteil
    C-Consult Advice
    [full presentation]

    L’archivage électronique des dossiers patients: L’exp&ecute;rience de l’Hôpital Universitaire d’Anvers
    Dr. Léon Luyten
    Univeristair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen
    [full presentation]

    Pause

    Les solutions mobiles pour les services à la personne : l’expérience du réseau Santélys à Lille
    Ugo Haberman
    Hippocad
    [full presentation]

    La mise en place d’un réseau wireless sécurisé: les projets en cours en Belgique et au Luxembourg
    Vincent Rosolen
    Cisco
    [full presentation]

14:00-15:30
Best Practices in European eHealth Expertise (1)
Chair: D. Mucic
Co-chair: F. Buccolini

    European Citizens' Use of e-Health Services: A Study of Seven Countries
    A. Hege K[1], M. Bujnowska-Fedak[3], C. Chronaki[4], R. Dumitru[5], I. Pudule[6], S. Santana[7], H. Voss[8], R. Wynn[1,2]
    [1]Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway; [2]Department of Clinical Psychiatry, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway; [3]Department of Family Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland; [4]Foundation for Research and Technology, Heraklion, Greece; [5]Chair of Medical Informatics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuernberg, Erlangen, Germany; [6]Health Promotion State Agency, Riga, Latvia; [7]Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; [8]Danish Centre for Health Telematics, Odense, Denmark
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Risk Management in Regional Health Care Strategies
    V. Costigliola, L. Puccetti
    MIP - Consorzio per l'Innovazione nella Gestione delle Imprese e della Pubblica Amministrazione, Milan, Italy
    [abstract]
    [published]

    COCOON: Risk Management System for GPs
    V. Costigliola, L. Puccetti
    MIP - Consorzio per l'Innovazione nella Gestione delle Imprese e della Pubblica Amministrazione, Milan, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Telepsychiatry in Denmark
    D. Mucic
    Psychiatric Centre Little Prince, Denmark
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Snomed CT Standard in e-Health: Is it Really Needed?
    R. Rudowski[1,2], M. Grabowski[1], J. Michalik[1], B. Kaczynski[1]
    [1]Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Poland; [2] International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISfTeH), Switzerland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Delivering Telehealth in Kent, England
    H. Price
    Kent TeleHealth Evaluative Development Pilot, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

16:00-17:30
Best Practices in European eHealth Expertise (2)
Chair: F. Buccolini
Co-chair: F. Amenta

    ACUBASE - Data Acquisition and Analysis On-Line System for Predicting Human Acute Toxicity
    R. Rzepka[1], R. Rudowski[1], A. Kinsner[3], D. Sladowski[2]
    [1]Department of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; [2]Department of Transplantology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw , Poland; [3]Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, ECVAM, JRC, Ispra, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Telemedicine at Sea, Communicational Challenges
    F. Amenta[1], A. Tveito[2], D. Terning[3]
    [1]Centro Internationale Radio Medico (CIRM), Italy; [2]iMed Norwegian Telemedicine, Norway; [3]Dualog AS, Norway
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Connected Health: Delivering Safe, Affordable and Accessible Healthcare
    Roberto Carletto
    Cisco Europe
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    E-Health and Tourism: A New Opportunity
    Margarida Colet Jan&eactue;[1], Pedro M. Gonzalez Rodriguez[2]
    [1]MBA Bosch i Gimpera Foundation, Spain; [2]Universidad Central Barcelona, Spain
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Study of the Expediency of Implantation of National Systems of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information via the Internet in Ukraine and Russia, which is Made on the Base of Ukrainian Project DOCTOR.UA
    A.A. Lendyak, H. Fedyn
    Lviv National Medical University named after D. Halitskyy, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Financing Opportunities Available at EU and National Level to Support and Boost Investment in eHealth
    L. Botifoll
    Econet, European Grants Advisor (EUGA), Belgium
    [abstract]
    [published]

Conference Room 5

9:15-12:15
Séminaire CRP-Santé:
L'informatique Métier dans le Secteur de la Santé au Service de la Performance et de la Qualité (2b)

    (This seminar is held exclusively in French. All other Med-e-Tel conference sessions are in English.)
    Ce programme commence entre 09:00 et 09:15 dans la salle de conférence 1 et continue après entre 09:15 et 12:15 dans les salles de conférence 4 et 5 avec la présentation de business cases, et ensuite (entre 14:00 et 17:00) de nouveau dans la salle de conférence 1 pour une session plenaire.

    L’automatisation du planning infirmier &agave; l’Hôpital Saint-Pierre à Bruxelles
    Christiane Berthelon
    Hôpital Saint-Pierre de Bruxelles
    [full presentation]

    Optimisation des services d’urgence dans la région Nord-Pas de Calais et Expérience de télémédecine à l’Hôpital Georges Pompidou
    Franscisco Rodriguez
    IBM La Gaude
    [full presentation]

    Pause

    Comment améliorer l’expérience du patient, via un parcours de soins décloisonné
    Hugo Detremmerie
    Alcatel-Lucent
    [full presentation]

    Le projet BHIP - Brussels Health Information Platform
    Sorin Ciocea
    Centre Informatique de la Région Bruxelloise
    [full presentation]

14:00-17:30
Belgian Care Domotics/Telecare Project: Technological Innovation in the Healthcare Sector: Needs of the Healthcare Sector and Joint Collaboration in the Electronics and Automation Industry
Steering Committee Meeting

    Closed Meeting

Friday 20 April 2007

Conference Room 1

09:30-10:30
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (1)
Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: James McGee
Co-Chairs: Adolfo L.F. Sparenberg

    Association of Ukrainian Telemedicine and eHealth Development
    A.V. Vladzymyrskyy, V.G. Klymovytskyy, D.K. Kalinovskiy, I.V. Kutsenko, A.K. Rushay, V.V. Prykhodchenko
    Association for Ukrainian Telemedicine and eHealth Development, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    E-Health in Polish Local Hospitals: Present State, Requirements and Possibilities
    M. Karlinska, R. Rudowski
    Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    ALTERMED: An Opening Up Concept for Isolated Locations
    A. Petitet[1], P. Traineau[1], A. Bili[2], G. Jan[3]
    [1]CATEL, France; [2]LARES; [3]OGGAM
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Status of Austrian Telemedicine Activities
    P. Soegner[1,2,3], V. Soegner-Tinhof[2], D. zur Nedden[1,3]
    [1]Medical University Innsbruck, Dept. of Radiology, Austria; [2]Dr. Soegner & Partner OEG, Austria; [3]Austrian Scientific Society for Telemedicine and eHealth, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

11:00-12:30
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (2)
Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: A. Paunksnis
Co-Chair: A.L.F. Sparenberg

    Five Years from the Introduction of the Method of "Distance Learning" in Medical Curriculum in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    I. Masic
    Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Applications of Information Technologies for Research in Clinical Ophtalmology
    A. Paunksnis[1,2], S.Kurapkiene[1,2], V. Barzdziukas[1,2], A.Lukosevicius[3], G. Dzemyda[4]
    [1]Telemedicine Center of Kaunas University of Medicine; [2]Dept. of Ophthalmology of Institute for Biomedical Research of Kaunas University of Medicine; [3]Kaunas University of Technology; [4]Vilnius Mathematics and Informatics Institute, Lithuania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Southern Brazilian Projects in Telemedicine and eHealth
    Adolfo L.F. Sparenberg[1,2], Thais Russomano[1]
    [1]Microgravity Centre/Engineering School - PUCRS, Brazil; [2]Medical Association of Sao Lourenco do Sul, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    How Denmark did Achieve a National eHealth Infrastructure - Danish Healthcare Model "sundhed.dk"
    J. De Kegel[1], A. Juhl[2]
    [1]IBM, Belgium; [2]Acure (An IBM Company), Denmark
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    A Need for International Ethical and Medico-Legal Guidelines for Telemedicine in Africa
    M. Mars
    Department of TeleHealth, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    The Evolution of Telemedicine in India
    K. Ganapathy
    Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation, India
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

13:00-15:00
Homecare Applications: Maintaining Quality of Life for Elderly, Disabled and People with Special Needs (Business Models, Experiences, and Solutions)
Chair: C. Plaskon
Co-Chair: S. Ionita

    A Telecare System Using Digital TV to Assist People at Home
    F. Sicurello[1,3], D.Bianco[2], F. Cesari[1], A. Donzelli[1], F. Graffi[3], E. Guffanti[5], P. Magretti[1, 4], D. Parravivini[4]
    [1]IITM - International Institute of Tele-Medicine - University Technological Center of Desio, Milano (MI) Italy; [2]Aldia S.coop.r.l., Pavia, Italy; [3]Lombardia Region-Health Directorate, Milano, Italy, [4]Municipality of Desio, Desio (MI) Italy, [5]INRCA, Casatenovo, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Video-Communication in Home Care: The Application and the Business Model
    T. Pfeller
    TELEMEDconsult, Vienna, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    The Patient Home Assistance Application Based on Telemedicine Service
    S. Ionita[1], P. Anghelescu[1], S. Puscoci[2], M.M. Ionita[3]
    [1]University of Pitesti, Romania; [2]NIRC, Romania; [3]Family Medicine Cabinet, Romania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Large Scale Remote Monitoring of Long Term Conditions: A Changed Paradigm of Care
    C. Plaskon
    Honeywell HomMed, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Smart Houses and Smart Living for Older People: Lessons Learnt from 10 Years Experience in The Netherlands
    A. Van Berlo
    Smart Homes Association, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Medical Monitoring for Independent Living: User-Centred Smart Home Technologies for Older Adults
    O.A. Blanson Henkemans[1], K.E. Caine[2], W.A. Rogers[2], A.D. Fisk[2]
    [1]Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; [2]Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Ambient Assisted Living: Preparation of a New European Funding Programme
    M. Huch, H. Strese
    VDI/VDE-IT, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    ICT for Improving Care, Experience in Rehabilitation
    H.J. Hermens[1,2], M.M.R. Vollenbroek-Hutten[1]., M.H.A. Huis in 't Veld[1]
    [1]Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, The Netherlands; [2]Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

Conference Room 2

09:30-10:15
Telepaediatrics: Telemedicine and Child Health Experiences and Success Factors (1)
Presented in Cooperation with UC Davis Children's Hospital (USA)
Chair: J.P. Marcin
Co-Chair: R. Schliesser

    Telemedicine in the ED and the PICU
    K. Parsapour
    Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Sacramento, USA
    [full presentation]

    Aerotel's New Solutions for Child Care and Monitoring: The HeartOne and Skeeper Experience
    R. Schliesser
    Aerotel Medical Systems, Israel
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Financial Impact, Sustainability & Predictors of Success
    J.P. Marcin
    Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, UC Davis Children's Hospital, Sacramento, USA
    [full presentation]

11:00-11:45
Telepaediatrics: Telemedicine and Child Health Experiences and Success Factors (2)
Presented in Cooperation with UC Davis Children's Hospital (USA)
Chair: J.P. Marcin
Co-Chair: R. Schliesser

    Alternative Applications of Telemedicine
    K. Parsapour
    Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Sacramento, USA

    Telemedicine in the Pediatric Outpatient Setting
    J.P. Marcin
    Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, UC Davis Children's Hospital, Sacramento, USA
    [full presentation]

    "Baby Mobile": Mobilising Virtual Baby Visit
    P. Ketelaar[1], R. Spanjers[2], S. Feuth[2]
    [1]Telecom4care, The Netherlands; [2]Catharina Hospital, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [published]

13:00-14:30
eLearning
Chair: M. Zolfo
Co-Chair: R. Biswas

    The Organization and Implementation of Distance Education in Georgia
    E.T. Kldiashvili
    Georgian Telemedicine Union (Association), Georgia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Jumping into the e-Learning World: From Inception to Implementation
    M. Zolfo, C. Kiyan, V. Renggli, I. de Waard, L. Lynen
    Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Learning with Video-Conference in Trauma - Real Time Presentation and Discussion of Traumatic Injuries Management at Distant Places
    F.S. Collet e Silva[1], N.D. Mori[1], C. Costa[3], B. Fontes[1], R.S. Poggetti[1], C.L. Wen[2], D. Birolini[1]
    [1]Emergency Surgery Service (ESS) of the Hospital das Clinicas of the University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine (HC-USPSM); [2]Telemedicina Departament of University of Sao Paulo School of Medicina; [3]Cooperative of Surgeons of Manaus (Amazonas), Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Evaluating the Use of an Internet Course with Video Demonstration for Training Medical Students in Lifesaving Procedures in Trauma care
    F.S. Collet e Silva[1], N.D. Mori[1], A.C. Antunes[1], B. Fontes[1], R.S. Poggetti[1], C. Lung[2], D. Birolini[1]
    [1]Emergency Surgery Service (ESS) of the Hospital das Clinicas of the University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine (HC-USPSM); [2]Telemedicina Departament of University of Sao Paulo School of Medicina, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Camerino University (UNICAM) E-Health and Telemedicine Courses: A New Area for University Education
    F. Amenta, S.K. Tayebati, D. Tomassoni
    Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Sanita Pubblica, Universita di Camerino, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Virtual Man, Cybertutor: A Project in Dentistry
    S. Soares[1], D. Castilio[1], C.A.P.P. Sgaviolli[1], E. Sequeira[2], C.L. Wen[2]
    [1]Sacred Heart University, Bauru, Brazil; [2]University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

Conference Room 3

09:30-10:30
eHealth Solutions for Diabetes Management
Chair: L. Kleinebreil
Co-Chair: F. Galbiati

    Title TBC
    L. Kleinbreil, P. Massin, A. Chabouis
    France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Diabetes, Telemedicine and Satellite
    J. Beas-Garcia[1], H. Diez[1], L. Kleinebreil[2]
    [1]Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales, France; [2]Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
    [published]

    A Pro-active Telemedicine Model for Chronic Ill Patients; A Successful Approach in The Netherlands
    J. Raemakers
    Sananet, The Netherlands

    A Complete Mobile Phone Based eHealth Solution for Diabetes Management
    A. Holopainen, F. Galbiati, K. Voutilainen
    eHIT, Finland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

13:00-15:00
eHealth in Daily Practice
Chair: R. Gertz
Co-Chair: C.E. Chronaki

    Telemedicine in Daily Practice - How and What For? (Practical Results)
    A.V. Vladzymyrskyy, V.G. Klymovytskyy, D.K. Kalinovskyy, E.T. Dorokhova
    Donetsk R&D Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Donetsk State Medical University, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    An Electronic Health Record for Scotland: Legal Problems Regarding Access and Maintenance
    R. Gertz
    ARHC Centre, School of Law, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Providing After Hours Workforce Support to Rural General Practitioners in Tasmania, Australia - A Practical Application of ICT in Primary Care
    J.A. Davis, D.J.W. Law, N. Lewis, A. Pregnell
    GP Assist (Tasmania) Australia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Telecenters Networks for Complex Medical Services - TELMES
    S. Puscoci[1], S. Ionita[2], F. Bajan[3], F. Serbanescu[4]
    [1]National Communications Research Institute - INSCC, Romania; [2]University of Pitesti, Romania; [3]Regional Hospital Arges Romania; [4]Quickweb INFO, Romania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Brazilian National Telehealth Program
    A.E. Haddad[1], M.B.M. Alkmim[2], C.L. Wen[3], S. Roschke[1]
    [1]Ministry of Health; [2]Federal University of Minas Gerais, [3]Sao Paulo University, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Reporting of a Telemedicine Centre to Involved Integrated Care Players
    M. Klingelberg[1,2], D. Baden[2], M. Waehner[2], P. Haas[1], H. Korb[2]
    [1]Fachhochschule Dortmund, University of Applied Science, Medical Informatics; [2]PHTS Telemedicine, Duesseldorf, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Design Guidelines for the Improvement of Telemedicine Acceptance by Medical Professionals
    P.E. Esser[1], R.H.M. Goossens[2], M.R.M. Crul[1]
    [1]Delft University of Technology, Design for Sustainability Department, The Netherlands; [2]Delft University of Technology, Medisign Department, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

    Consumer Attitude towards eHealth in Greece
    C.E. Chronaki
    Institute for Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH), Heraklion, Crete, Greece
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [published]

Conference Room 4

09:30-15:00
Workshop: Optimizing Collaboration among eHealth Projects in Low Resource Settings
Presented in Cooperation with Rays of Hope Foundation (Switzerland) and HealthSpan International (USA)

    This workshop brings together funders, implementors and people working in low resource settings (developing countries), to present and discuss actually implemented projects and workable solutions.

    Contributions from the following organizations have been invited: Rays of Hope Foundation (Switzerland), University of Queensland (Australia), Swinfen Charitable Trust (UK), HealthSpan International (USA), Inveneo (USA), Aga Khan Health Network, International Institute for Communication & Development (The Netherlands), Institute of Tropical Medicine (Belgium).

    The session will continue with a round table discussion among participants and a demo of the successful "iPath" and "iTeach" telemedicine tools.

    A useful contribution will be made by a representative of the Swiss Office of Foundation Oversight "Foundations/NGOs: Factors in Success or Failure, and Suggestions to Avoid Known Pitfalls."

    Dr. P.K. Gaur, Chairman of the American Telemedicine Association Industry Council will contribute from his considerable experience of "do's" and "don'ts" of project formulation management, and will provide comments from the perspective of the larger funders and industrial suppliers. The session will be completed by a presentation of other relevant viewpoints on the subject, from the National and International Organizations like WHO, ITU, WABT, ISRO/ANTRIX). Q&A will then be encouraged from the assembly floor.

    The overall purpose of this session purpose is to examine real-life experienced pluses and minuses which will affect the agreed need to promote project collaboration through sharing of identified ICT and other enabling resources common to eHealth Projects. The "wrap up" at closing will seek to summarize suggestions for collaboration-optimizer activities to which all can subscribe.

    Transforming lives through ICTs in remote and rural communities around the world
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