The Med-e-Tel 2008 conference program again featured speakers from around the world, presenting on a wide variety of ehealth and telemedicine topics.

The Med-e-Tel 2008 opening session included welcome addresses and keynote presentations by:

  • Mars Di Bartolomeo, Minister of Health and Social Security, Luxembourg
  • Dr. Yunkap Kwankam, eHealth Coordinator, World Health Organization
  • Prof. Dr. Michael Nerlich, President, International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth
  • Prof. Giuseppe Tritto, President, World Academy of Biomedical Technologies (ICET/UNESCO)
  • Michael Palmer, Project Officer, ICT for Health Unit, DG Information Society and Media, European Commission
  • Nick Fahy, Head of Unit, Health Information Unit, DG Health and Consumer Protection, European Commission
  • David Whitlinger, President and Chairman, Continua Health Alliance
  • Dr. Bill Crounse, Senior Director, Worldwide Health, Microsoft
  • Dr. Joseph Kvedar, Director, Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare
  • Dr. Loretta Schlachta-Fairchild, President & CEO, iTeleHealth
  • Prof. Dr. Harald Korb, Medical Director, Vitaphone

Program highlights included a.o.:

  • A session on "Product Interoperability Architecture" presented by the Continua Health Alliance, focusing on the how and why of product interoperability in a telehealth ecosystem
     
  • A panel discussion on "Telehealth - From Promises to Sustainability" held by the i2010 eHealth Industry Stakeholders Group (with representatives of a.o. IHE-Europe, EHTEL and Continua), examining the challenges and opportunities encountered in deploying telehealth services, looking in particular at issues concerning the European market place and technology needs as well as the regulatory framework and governance of the whole ecosystem.
     
  • Extensive focus on "personal telehealth" applications, experiences and research in various sessions dealing with "Telehealth and Chronic Disease Management", "Telehealth, Telecare and Services for the Ageing", "Telehealth in Support of Self Care".
     
  • A workshop on the topic of "Living Labs" with presentation of some existing initiatives in various European countries, user feedback, transition from 'lab' to 'reality', and roadmaps ahead.
     
  • 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. Austria, Brazil, Finland, France, Georgia, Hungary, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland and Ukraine.
     
  • A mini symposium on "Telenursing", a growing application, offering possibilities to reduce the use of expensive healthcare services, to reduce hospital admissions or length of stay, to perform regular check-ups on patients with chronic conditions, to spread limited resources over a large population, and to increase access to nurse education. The telenursing session will include an introduction to telenursing, results from a global telenursing survey, and some real life experiences from the United States.
     
  • Also a session on "Nursing Informatics: Past, Present and Future", looking at the support of nursing by information systems in delivery, documentation, administration and evaluation of patient care and prevention of diseases.
     
  • A session on "eHealth for Developing Countries and Low Resource Settings", 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 will also be a special training session on "How to Develop and Implement eHealth and Telemedicine Solutions" presented by the expert group on Question 14 "Telecommunications for eHealth" within the International Telecommunication Union. The training looked at strategic planning issues for the development and implementation of ehealth services in the various areas of health sectors and the required coordination between healthcare and telecommunications authorities in the implementation of national ehealth programs (which have been recommended to all countries by the World Health Organization in its Resolution WHA58.28).
     
  • A workshop on "Facilitating Collaboration to Facilitate Tele-Success", focusing on effective collaboration among 'projects' and existing technologies to create an accessible, cost-effective healthcare information system. The session zoomed in on topics such as "From the Bottom Up: Designing from the User Perspective", "What Else Is Going On? – Building a Project Database", "Practical Considerations: Infrastructure, Links, and Tools" and "Price-Performance via Open Source Tools".
     
  • A session on "Micro and Nano-Intelligent Technologies for Biomedical Applications. The Meta-Engineering Approach: ICT Implementing MIMETS Technologies in Medical and Surgical Care", presented by the World Academy of Biomedical Technologies, focusing on hybrid systems for interactive decision-making, information sensing technologies, remote healthcare monitoring, micro and nano technology, and innovative biomaterials.
     
  • Various sessions Telecardiology, Health Informatics, eLearning, eHealth in Support of Routine Medical Practice, Efficiency in eHealth, Telepsychiatry and Behavioural Telehealth, Teledermatology and Image Transfer, Mobile Health, New Trends in eHealth 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 regional (BeLux) seminar organized by the Luxembourg CRP-Santé (Public Institute for Research in Healthcare, Public Health and Biotechnology) about "Clinical Strategy and the Use of Balanced Scorecards", showing how to create and successfully use balanced scorecards to improve clinical outcomes and overall management. The seminar provided a look at experiences from some of the leading hospitals and organizations in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and Spain.
     
  • Meeting of the UNESCO Space for Science Project, coordinated by the World Academy of Biomedical Technologies, discussing the challenges and perspectives of the space for science project, the roadmap for life sciences and health sciences implementing ICT services and providers. The project aims to facilitate scientific and technical cooperation in South-East Europe by providing virtual, collaborative and education services to academic and higher education institutions through fast academic networks and two-way satellite channels. The project is supported by ESA and an industrial consortium specifically set-up by ESA for this purpose.
     
  • Meeting of the ISfTeH Board of Directors and an ISfTeH Member Breakfast Meeting.

Below is the Med-e-Tel 2008 conference program, listed per day and per conference room.

Click here for a general overview of the Med-e-Tel 2008 schedule of events.


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Wednesday 16 April 2008

Conference Room 1

09:30-10:00
Opening Ceremony

    Opening addresses by:

    Pierre Gramegna
    Director General, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
    Member of the Board of Directors, Luxexpo

    Mars Di Bartolomeo
    Minister of Health and Social Security, Luxembourg

    Nick Fahy
    Head of Health Information Unit, DG Health and Consumer Protection, European Commission

    Michael Nerlich
    President, International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth

    Giuseppe Tritto
    President, World Academy of Biomedical Technologies (ICET/UNESCO)

11:00-13:00
Opening Session

Chair: Frank Lievens, Secretary, International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth

    eHealth Strategy of the World Health Organization
    Yunkap Kwankam
    eHealth Coordinator, Department of Knowledge Management and Sharing, World Health Organization, Switzerland
    [full presentation]

    eHealth and Public Health in the European Context
    Nick Fahy
    Head of Health Information Unit, DG Health and Consumer Protection, European Commission, Luxembourg
    [abstract]

    Continua Health Alliance: The Next Generation of Personal Telehealth is Here!
    David Whitlinger
    President and Chairman, Continua Health Alliance, USA
    Director of Healthcare Device Standards and Interoperability, Digital Health Group, Intel, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telemedicine and Innovative ICT for Chronic Disease Management
    Michael Palmer
    Project Officer, ICT for Health Unit, DG Information Society and Media, European Commission, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Personalized Tele-Health: How Commodity IT and the Net are Changing the Practice of Medicine
    Bill Crounse
    Senior Director, Worldwide Health, Microsoft, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Connected Health: Using Patient-Centric Technologies to Improve Quality and Efficiency
    Joseph Kvedar
    Director, Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare, USA
    Vice Chair, Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    International Telenursing: A Strategic Tool for Nursing Shortage and Access to Nursing Care
    Loretta Schlachta-Fairchild
    President & CEO, iTelehealth, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telemonitoring in the Management of Chronic Diseases
    Harald Korb
    Medical Director, Telemedical Service Center of Vitaphone, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

14:30-16:00
Telehealth and Chronic Disease Management (1)

Chair: A. Petitet

    Integrating Technology with Current Models of Care for Disease Management
    D. Roziers
    Digital Health Group, Intel Corporation, Belgium
    [abstract]

    Telephone Hotline Service (THS) for Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes as a Strategy to Reduce Diabetes-related Emergencies and Costs for Admittance
    A.L. Bernardini, G. Chiari, M. Vanelli
    Regional Center for Children and Adolescent with Diabetes, Postgraduate School of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    ALTERMED - An Ambitious e-Health Program to Open Up Isolated Locations - "Let's Travel Data Rather than Patients and Health Professionals"
    A. Petitet[1], P. Traineau[1], G. Jan[2]
    [1]CATEL, France; [2]OGGAM, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Mobile Phone Diabetic's Logbook - A Supportive Tool for Diabetic Patients
    I. Wojtkowski[1], J. Luczkowska[2], M. Rejent[3], W. Glinkowski[4,5]
    [1]Infovide-Matrix SA, Poland; [2]Lifescan Johnson & Johnson, Poland; [3]ARMED, Poland; [4]Polish Telemedicine Society, Poland; [5]Chair and Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Locomotor System, Center of Excellence "TeleOrto", Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; [6]Anatomy Department, Center of Biostructure, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Distant Diagnosis in French Speaking Africa for Chronic Patients such as Diabetics
    L. Kleinebreil
    UNFM, France
    [full presentation]

16:30-17:30
Telehealth and Chronic Disease Management (2)

Chair: L. Kleinebreil

    In Search of Cipangu – Expectations and the Shaping of Telemedicine in South Africa
    N. Schraepel
    Max-Planck-Institute for Social Anthropology, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telemedicine for HIV/AIDS Care in Resource Limited Settings and Users' Satisfaction
    M. Zolfo, V. Renggli, O. Koole, C. Kiyan, I. de Waard, L. Lynen
    Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    A Tele-homecare System for Patients with Chronic Diseases
    F. Sicurello, A. Donzelli, L. Artino
    Italian Association of Telemedicine and Medical Informatics, University of Milano Bicocca; CNR/ITB - National Research Council/Institute of Biomedical Technology, Lombardia Region, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Consumerism in Telehealth
    D. Klomfass, F. Simac
    InterComponentWare AG, Germany
    [abstract]

Conference Room 2

14:30-16:00
Nursing Informatics: Past, Present and Future

Chair: W.S. Erdley

    Registered Nurses Provide Telehealth in a Consumer Driven Healthcare Environment
    R.K. Pope[1], K.M. Sackett[2]
    [1]Consumer-driven Healthcare Company, USA; [2]Wake Forest University North Carolina Baptist Hospital Medical Center, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    More than Play-DOH™: Modeling Health Informatics and Beyond
    W.S. Erdley[1], K.M. Sackett[2]
    [1]University at Buffalo, School of Nursing, USA; [2]Wake Forest University North Carolina Baptist Hospital Medical Center, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Collaborating to Transform Nursing Practice and Education: The TIGER Initiative
    K.M. Sackett[1], W.S. Erdley[2]
    [1]Wake Forest University North Carolina Baptist Hospital Medical Center, USA; [2]University at Buffalo, School of Nursing, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    NI 2020: Towards Defining (a) Possible Nursing Future(s)
    W.S. Erdley[1], P.J. Murray[2]
    [1]University at Buffalo, School of Nursing, USA; [2]CHIRAD, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Research Project: A Remote Oncology Nursing Support at Hospital Sirio Libanes, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    R.S. Gundim, R.Q. Padilha, A.C.O. Lira
    Hospital Sírio Libanês, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

16:30-17:30
Telenursing Implementation Strategies and Success Factors

Chair: D. Castelli

    Telenursing: Undergraduate Students' Expectations
    S. Godoy, E.C. Silva, C.A. Seixas, I.A.C. Mendes, M.S. Nogueira, L.M.M. Alves
    University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [abstract]

    Why, How and WHO [World Health Organization]: Telenursing as an Emerging Strategy for International Healthcare
    R.E. Pyke
    TeleHealth List Serve, USA
    [abstract]

    Successful Telehealth Programs: Telenursing and Operational Practice Tips
    D. Castelli
    AMD Global Telemedicine, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telenursing and the Emerging Role: Findings of the International Telenursing Survey
    L. Schlachta-Fairchild
    iTeleHealth, USA
    [abstract]

Conference Room 3

14:30-16:00
Product Interoperability Architecture

Presented by the Continua Health Alliance
[full presentation]

    Remote and Home Healthcare Introduction
    J. Muskens
    Philips Research, The Netherlands

    Connected Health - From Research to Reality:

    What is Connected Health?
    D. McClure
    Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare, USA

    What is Needed to Enable a New Interoperable Ecosystem
    R. Cnossen
    Digital Health Group, Intel Corporation, USA

    Technology Standards at Work:

    Transport for the Medical Device BT & USB
    J. Fleischer
    Intel Corporation, USA

    Data Exchange x73
    D. Bogia
    Digital Health Group, Intel Corporation, USA

    Health Record Interop - HL7
    I. Gejdos
    Roche Diagnostics, USA

    Panel Q&A

16:30-17:30
Telecardiology (1)

Chair: M. Moga

    Cardiological Diagnosis Network (CARDIODIAGNET)
    V.D. Moga[1], T. Ciocarlie[1], M. Moga[2], et al.
    [1]University of Medicine and Pharmacy "V.Babes" Timisoara, Romania; [2]Emergency County Hospital Timisoara, Romania; [3]Institute Agilus for Innovation in Information Technologies, Portugal; [4]GeoMed MIT, South-Africa; [5]Department of Mechanical, Materials Science and Engineering, Cyprus; [6]GARD Ltd, Israel; [7]S-IN Soluzioni Informatiche, Italy; [8]University "Politehnica" Timisoara, Romania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Cardiac Tele-rehabilitation with the SAPHIRE System
    O. Nee[1], A. Hein[1], R. Ludwig[2], D. Willlemsen[2], C. Busch[2], T. Scheffold[3]
    [1]OFFIS, Germany; [2]Schuechtermann-Schillersche Kliniken, Germany; [3]University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Vitaphone Tele-ECG-Card 100 IR: Telemonitoring of Patients with Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    H. Morsitz
    Telemedical Service Center Vitaphone, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Digital Stethoscope: A Breakthrough Technology & Application to Support Diagnosis and Medical Training
    S. Reichert
    Alcatel-Lucent, France
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 4

14:30-16:00
eHealth for Developing Countries and Low Resource Settings (1)

Chair: J.M. Montalban

    Adoption of US Immunization Registries in Ukraine
    M.Yu. Popova
    Northrop Grumman, USA
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Case Report on a Pioneering Telehealth Project in the Philippines
    J.M. Montalban
    University of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Role of Education for the Introduction of eHealth Services in Developing Countries
    V. Androuchko, P. Nuq
    International University in Geneva, Switzerland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    1st International Conference "Telemedicine: Myths and Reality" – Project Analysis and Perspectives
    I.Y. Dutka, A.Z. Kushnir
    Western Ukrainian Telemedicine Center "Meditech", Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Pakistan - How to Speed up the Introduction of eHealth Services
    V. Androuchko[1], A.Z. Malik[2]
    [1]International University in Geneva, Switzerland; [2]Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Market Segmentation for eHealth Services in Developing Countries
    P. Nuq
    International University in Geneva, Switzerland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

16:30-17:30
eHealth for Developing Countries and Low Resource Settings (2)

Chair: Y. Kwankam
Co-Chair: M. Jordanova

    Tele-psychology - Users Requirements
    M. Jordanova, et al.
    Solar-Terrestrial Influences Laboratory, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Implementing Successful Healthcare Transformation - eHealth Programs in Developing Countries
    N. Hill, A. Khosrow
    Alcatel-Lucent, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Unified Public Health Informational Space of the Republic of Uzbekistan
    T. Khakimov, M. Baymukhamedov, M. Matsapaeva, V. Kuznetsov, D. Khusanov
    [1]Ministry of Health, Uzbekistan; [2]Education, Scientific & Information Centre "ADEPT", Uzbekistan; [3]MedNetSoft, Uzbekistan; [4]Tashkent Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education, Uzbekistan
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Access and Connectivity for Community Based Health Workers in Developing Countries: Employing mHealth for Achieving WHO's eHealth Objectives
    A. Iluyemi
    Centre for Healthcare Modeling and Informatics, University of Portsmouth, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 5

14:30-17:30
Space for Science - Project Meeting

Presented by the World Academy of Biomedical Technologies (WABT) – ICET/UNESCO
Chair: G. Tritto

    Challenges and Perspectives of the Space for Science Project: The Road Map for Life Sciences and Health Sciences Implementing ICT Services and Providers
    Closed Meeting

Thursday 17 April 2008

Conference Room 1

09:30-11:00
Living Labs: From 'Lab' to 'Reality' - European Experiences

Chair: G. Klepfisch, Belgian Centre for Domotics and Immotics, Belgium

    Health@HomeLL: Integration of the Living Lab Approach in eHealth Projects
    L.P. del Arbol Perez, P.A. Alarcon, L.C. Fernandez
    Telefonica I+D, Spain
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Digital Life Centre: A Living Lab for Education in Real World Conditions
    B. Kröse
    Professional University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    A Living Lab Approach Towards Innovation in the Healthcare Sector
    M. De Colvenaer
    i-City, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    More Intelligent Smart Houses for Better Care and Health
    I. Bierhoff, A. van Berlo
    Smart Homes Association, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    In-HAM - Innovationcentre in Housing for Adapted Movement
    P. Deboutte
    In-HAM, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

11:30-12:30
Telehealth, Telecare and Services for the Ageing (1)

Chair: J.H. Legarreta

    Vital Sign Monotoring in Nursing Home for Elderly
    J.H. Legarreta, C. Paloc
    VICOMTech, Spain
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Elderly Care and Maintaining a Good Quality of Life in the Rural Communities of Developing Countries and Sub Sahara Africa is a Global Challenge
    L.J. Ekale
    Destinee Charity Foundation, Cameroon
    [abstract]

    The Use of Visual Landmarks in a Wayfinding System for Elderly with Beginning Dementia
    D. Veldkamp[1], F. Hagethorn[1], B. Kröse[1], P. de Greef[2]
    [1]University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; [2]Technical University Eindhoven, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

14:00-15:30
Telehealth, Telecare and Services for the Ageing (2)

Chair: C.F. Morris

    Ambient Intelligence for Elderly (AmIE): An Empowering Way of Independent Living of Elderly
    L. Claeys[1], J. Criel[1], S. Christiaens[2], L. Trappeniers[1]
    [1]Bell Labs, Belgium; [2]Free University of Brussels, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Co-Producing Telehealthcare Systems for Elderly Communities in Multi-Agency Service Environments
    S. Rousseaux, G. Maniatopoulos, R. Wilson, M. Martin
    University of Newcastle, Centre for Knowledge, Innovation, Technology and Enterprise, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Innovative Applications for Ambient Assisted Living and Tele-Care, Some Best Practices in Europe and North America
    N. Hill
    Alcatel-Lucent, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telemedicine Challenges in Africa
    C.F. Morris[1], M. Mars[2]
    [1]CSIR, Meraka Institute, South Africa; [2]University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Connect Technology to Consumer Insights - Zenio Well-being
    A. Van Mele
    Verhaert New Products & Services, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

16:00-17:30
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (1)

Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: F. Lievens
Co-Chair: M. Mars

    Association for Ukrainian Telemedicine and eHealth Development - Report about First Year of Activity
    A.V. Vladzymyrskyy et al.
    Association for Ukrainian Telemedicine and eHealth Development, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Development of an International Telemedicine Training Programme
    M. Mars
    Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Finnish National eHealth Development Asks for User Friendly Solutions Both to Professionals and Citizens
    J. Reponen
    Finn Telemedicum, University of Oulu, Finland; Dept. of Radiology, Raahe Hospital, Finland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Planning Wireless Cities and Regions to Support Telemedicine Applications
    C.A. Szabo
    Multimedia Networks Laboratory Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Status of Austrian Telemedicine Activities
    P. Soegner[1,2,3,4], V. Soegner-Tinhof[2], F. Wozack[4], T. Schabetsberger[3,4], 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; [4]UMIT, Research Division for EHealth and Telemedicine, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    CATEL...The French Telemedicine and eHealth Voice! "How a Regional Association Became the French National ISfTeH Member"
    A. Petitet
    CATEL, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 2

09:30-10:30
Health Informatics (1)

Chair: M. Olduz

    SAPHIRE - Intelligent Healthcare Monitoring Based on Semantic Interoperability Platform
    A. Dogac, G. Laleci, M. Olduz, I. Tasyurt, M. Yuksel, A. Okcan
    Software Research & Development Center, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Resist - A Platform to Support Medical Web-Services: A Case Study
    N. Guelfi, M. Da Silveira, C. Manzino
    Laboratory for Advanced Software Systems, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Telemedicine Suitcase Concept: "A Wandering Overview amongst very Useful and Catching Equipment"
    A. Petitet
    CATEL, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

11:30-12:30
Health Informatics (2)

Chair: T. Dostalova

    Procedures Based on the Dialog Semantics for Emergency and Teleconsulting Call Centers
    S. Ionita[1], M.M. Ionita[2], F. Bajan[3], S. Puscoci[4], F. Serbanescu[5]
    [1]University of Pitesti, Romania; [2]Family Medicine Cabinet, Romania; [3]Regional Hospital Arges, Romania; [4]The National Institute for Research on Communication, Romania; [5]QuickWeb, Romania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology – An Enabler of the Internet of (Medical) Things
    J. Morak, D. Hayn, P. Kastner, G. Schreier
    Austrian Research Centers – ARC, eHealth Systems, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Formulation of a Scientific Problem and its Practical Solution Using "The Symbiosis of Telemedicine and Neural Networks"
    E. Karchenova[1], O. Kasimov[1], I. Maksimova[2]
    [1]Saratov Railway Clinic, Russia; [2]Saratov State University, Russia
    [abstract]

    Bidirectional Voice Interaction with Dental Electronic Health Record
    T. Dostalova[2], M. Nagy[1], P. Hanzlicek[1], J. Zvarova[1], M. Seydlova[2], R. Hippman[2], L. Smidl[3], J. Trmal[3], J. Psutka[3]
    [1]EuroMISE Center, Department of Medical Informatics, Institute of Computer Science, Czech Republic; [2]Department of Paediatric Stomatology, 2nd Medical School, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic; [3]Department of Cybernetics, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

14:00-15:30
Health Informatics (3)

Chair: S. Ionita
Co-Chair: G. Schreier

    Mapping Clinical Databases to the Neuroweb Ontology: Lessons Learned
    I. Vassanyi, T. Dulai, D. Muhi, Gy. Kozmann
    University of Pannonia, Dept. of Information Systems, Hungary
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Security Considerations for Integrated Telecare Sysytems
    F. Serbanescu[1], S. Puscoci[2], F. Bajan[3], S. Ionita[4]
    [1]QuickWeb Info, Romania; [2]National Communications Research Institute, Romania; [3]Flamed, Romania; [4]University of Politechnics Pitesti, Romania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    iPath/iTeach - A Model to Facilitate Collaboration?
    W. Parlette
    iPath Association, Switzerland

    Not Just a Buzzword: "Sustainability", Made Real by Thoughtful Tele-Teaching; Here's How
    W. Parlette
    iPath Association, Switzerland
    [abstract]

16:00-17:30
eHealth in Support of Routine Medical Practice

Chair: J.M. Montalban

    Healthpresence: European Pilot Programme to Take Service Delivery Closer to Patients
    P. Wilson
    Cisco Systems, Public Sector & Healthcare, Internet Business Solutions Group, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    RIGHT System as a Support in Diagnosis
    A. Zwiefka[1,2], J. Klakocar[2], M. Bogowolska–Wepsiec[1], J. Maroszek[1], K. Fraczkowski[3]
    [1]The Marshal Office of Lower Silesia Voivodeship, Poland; [2]Wroclaw Medical Academy, Department of Public Health, Poland; [3]Institute of Applied Computer Science, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Adoption of eHealth Applications: A Model to Investigate the Technology Acceptance within Healthcare Professionals
    E. Safari Mehr, A. Albadvi
    Industrial Eng. Department, School of Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Information and Communications Technology Needs Assessment of Philippine Rural Health Physicians
    J.M. Montalban, A.B. Marcelo
    National Telehealth Center, University of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Patient Appointment Reservation System Project in Lithuania
    R.J. Kizlaitis, I. Lukosaityte
    Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Klinikos, Lithuania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Results of Telemedicine in Pediatrics
    A.V. Vladzymyrskyy[1,3], O.I. Ryaskova[2,3]
    [1]Donetsk R&D Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics; [2]Donetsk State Medical University; [3]Association for Ukrainian Telemedicine and eHealth Development, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 3

09:30-10:45
Telecardiology (2)

Chair: R. Schliesser

    The Benefits of Cardiac Telemedicine in Primary Care – UK Case Study
    O. Atzmon, R. Schliesser
    Aerotel Medical Systems, Israel
    [abstract]

    Mobile and Internet System for Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels
    R. Strobridge, N. Treese, J. Hendel
    Entra Health Systems, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Good eHealth Dissemination Experience & Lessons Learned from Two Good eHealth Cases: Thrombosis Digital Logbook & Telecardiology
    I. Moldenaers[1], B. Lejeune[1], T. Jansen[1], R. Hammerschmidt[2]
    [1]Deloitte Consulting, Belgium; [2]empirica, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Towards Pervasive Solutions in the Healthcare Sector: An Integrated Technology Approach to Safer and Efficient Clinical Processes in Organizations
    E. Sini[1], P. Locatelli[2], N. Restifo[2]
    [1]Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Italy; [2]Fondazione Politecnico di Milano, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Introduction of Electronic Referrals in Norway
    V. Heimly
    Norwegian Centre for Health Informatics, Norway; Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Computer and Information Science, Norway
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

14:00-15:30
Telehealth in Support of Self Care in the 21st Century (1)

Chair: N.D.P. Robinson

    Telehealth Support for Patients with Chronic Illness & Long Term Conditions - The Major Challenge for the 21st Century
    N.D.P. Robinson
    NHS Direct, St Peters Medical Centre, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Finding Out what Elderly Think of the e-Health Homecare Project "ZorgGemak"
    A.J.M. Rövekamp, T.N. van Schie, M.J.C. Hilgersom, A.C.M. Dumay
    TNO Quality of Life, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    A Mobile Telemedicine Solution Offering More Comfort and Privacy in Stress Urinary Incontinence treatment
    F. Galbiati[1], A. Holopainen[1], A. Remes[2]
    [1]eHIT, Finland; [2]Mega Electronics, Finland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Monitoring Homes with Wireless Sensor Networks
    C.H.S. Gibson[1], T. van Kasteren[2], B. Kröse[1,2]
    [1]Professional University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; [2]University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Virtual Hospitals Promote Improved and Flexible Healthcare at Home
    G. Graschew, T.A. Roelofs, S. Rakowsky, P.M. Schlag
    Surgical Research Unit OP 2000, Max-Delbrueck-Center and Robert-Roessle-Klinik, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Highlighting the Need for Low-cost Wireless/Mobile Telecommunication for eHealth Services in Developing Countries
    A. Iluyemi[1], R.A. Burger[2]
    1Centre for Healthcare Modelling and Informatics, University of Portsmouth, UK; 2Nematrix Research Brussels, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

16:00-17:30
Telehealth in Support of Self Care in the 21st Century (2)

Chair: N.D.P. Robinson

    Comparison of Usability Evaluation Methods for Homecare Applications
    T.N. van Schie, A.J.M. Rövekamp, M.J.C. Hilgersom, A.C.M. Dumay
    TNO Quality of Life, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Identification of Clinical Outcomes Predictors of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure using Non-invasive Home Telemonitoring: The BELGIUM-HF Registry (Better Efficacy in Lowering events by General practitioner’s Intervention Using remote Monitoring)
    S. Vercauteren[1], S. Boulanger[2], M. Castadot[1], M. Vanhalewyn[2], G. Pizzuto[2], G. Zanelli[3], J-M. Bostvironois[4], C. Bouvy[1], J. Van Limbergen[5], S. Sbaysi[4], D. Colpaert[5], A. Robert[6], J. Col[1,6]
    [1]Cardiovascular Division St Jan Hospital, Brussels; [2]Société de Médecine Générale, SSMG; [3]Belgacom Mobile S.A.; [4]Vitalsys S.A.; [5]Touring N.V.; [6]Epidemiology Unit, Catholic University of Louvain, UCL, Brussels, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Clinics of Small Towns and Villages – Steps towards e-World
    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]

    The Effect of a Telephone Based Care Management Service on Patient Outcomes in the UK
    I. McNeill, J. Wales, P. Azarmina
    Pfizer Health Solutions, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Connected Health in Northern Ireland: Turning Aspiration into Reality
    A. Hamilton
    European Centre for Connected Health, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 4

09:30-11:00
Telehealth - From Promises to Sustainability

Presented by the eHealth Industry Stakeholders Group
[full presentation]

    Following a presentation charting the evolving telehealth ecosystem, a facilitated round table discussion will examine the challenges and opportunities encountered in deploying telehealth services, looking in particular at issues concerning the European market place and technology needs as well as the regulatory framework and governance of the whole ecosystem.

    Panel Speakers:

    P. Kuenecke
    IHE-Europe

    M. Lange
    EHTEL, European Health Telematics Association

    E. Maurincomme
    Chairman of the eHealth Industry Stakeholders Group

    P. Wilson
    Continua Health Alliance

11:30-12:30
eLearning (1)

Chair: R.S. Gundim

    Multimedia Teaching Systems as Educational Tool in Everyday Work of Pharmaceutical Companies: 5 Years of Practical Experience
    J. Dolnitskii
    MultiPrint, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    A Strategy for Health Professionals Learning at Distance: Focus on Brazilian Sentinels Hospital
    R.S. Gundim, R.Q. Padilha, C.A. Petramale
    Hospital Sirio Libanes, Brazil; National Health Surveillance Agency, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Virtual Health Care Knowledge Center in Georgia
    E. Kldiashvili
    Georgian Telemedicine Union (Association), Georgia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

14:00-15:30
Telepsychiatry and Behavioural Telehealth: Why Not?

Chair: D. Mucic

    International Telepsychiatry, Patient Acceptability Study
    D. Mucic
    Psychiatric Centre Little Prince, Denmark
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telepsychiatry: A New Tool for Re-modeling Mental Health Assistance in South Brazil
    F. Resmini[1,2], A.P. Tavares[1,2], A. Sparenberg[1,3], T. Russomano[1,3], S. Bainy[1,2], R. Timm[1], A. Born[1], A.W. Wiemann[1], B. Beskow[1], R. Cardoso[3]
    [1]Medical Association of Sao Lourenco do Sul (SOMESUL), Brazil; [2]Mental Disease Unit - Secretary of Health of Sao Lourenco do Sul, Brazil; [3]Microgravity Centre of PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Integration of "Intelligent" SMS into PCS*CARE Clinical Hospital Information System
    M. Citavy
    PCS Systems, Czech Republic
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Short Message Systems for Health Promotion
    T.R. Nyberg
    Goodit Ltd, Finland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telepsychiatry in Assessment and Treatment of Asylum Seekers (Patient–Satisfaction Survey)
    D. Mucic
    Psychiatric Centre Little Prince, Copenhagen, Denmark
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

16:00-17:30
eLearning (2)

Chair: I. Amayra
Co-chair: C.A. Costa

    E-learning and Teleconference in Trauma Education
    F.S. Collet e Silva, A.C. Antunes, B. Fontes, R.S. Poggetti, D. Birolini, C.W. Lung
    [1]Emergency Surgery Department of the Hospital das Clinicas University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Brazil; [2]Department of Telemedicine of the School of Medicine University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Psychoeducational On-line Program Tailored to Parents of Children and Teenagers with Neuromuscular Disease
    I. Amayra, J.F. Lopez, E. Lazaro, A. De la Cruz Beldarrain
    Department of Psychology, University of Deusto, Spain
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Psychoeducational On-line Program Directed to Children and Teenagers with Neuromuscular Disease
    I. Amayra, J.F. Lopez, E. Lazaro, A. De la Cruz Beldarrain
    Department of Psychology, University of Deusto, Spain
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    eDietary Intake Portal for Food Recording, Reporting and Nutrition Education
    L.M.Y. Chung[1], J.W.Y. Chung[1], B. Chen[2], T.K.S. Wong[2]
    [1]Centre for Integrative Digital Health, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; [2]Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Development of a Web Education Module on Endocrine Physiology for Nursing Students
    E.M.L. Rangel, I.A.C. Mendes, E.C. Carnio, J.A. Crispim
    University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 5

09:00-17:00
Comment Créer, Utiliser et Informatiser avec Succès les Tableaux de Bord: Solutions et Conditions de Succès

Séminaire-Formation avec le support du CRP-Santé

    (Note: This seminar is held exclusively in French. All other Med-e-Tel conference sessions are in English.)

    Accueil et objectifs de la journée
    François Daue
    Med-e-Tel

    Utilité et perspectives des tableaux de bord pour les Autorités de Tutelle
    Roger Consbruck
    Ministère de la Santé
    [full presentation]

    Piloter et augmenter la performance de l'hôpital gràce au Management Cockpit - Méthodologie et synthèse des expériences
    Grégoire Talbot
    Administrateur Délégué, Cockpit Group
    [full presentation]

    Pause-Café

    Business Intelligence, un facteur clé de succès pour la Gestion L’expérience de l’hôpital universitaire d’Aachen en Allemagne
    Achim Remmler
    Manager Business Intelligence Competence Center à l’hôpital d’Aachen
    [full presentation]

    Création et utilisation des tableaux de bord au sein des Services Médicaux - L’expérience du CHC de Liège en Belgique
    Dr. Walter Kessler
    Responsable Médical, CHC de Liège
    [full presentation]

    Lunch et Visite de l'expo Med-e-Tel

    Meilleure maîtrise des prestations hospitalières grâce aux tableaux de bord prospectifs - L’expérience des hôpitaux en Espagne
    Irena Vazquez
    Groupe GFI
    [full presentation]

    Le pilotage du Bloc Opératoire sur base des tableaux de bord: un défi réussi malgré les difficultés rencontrées: pourquoi, comment?
    Dr. Cathy De Deyne
    Département d'Anesthésie et Soins Intensifs, Hôpital Oost Limburg ZOL, Genk
    [full presentation]

    De la Stratégie Hospitalière aux tableaux de bord dynamiques et utiles. Quelles sont les conditions de succès pour réussir les projets sur le plan informatique, financier, médical et infirmier?
    Panel des intervenants de la journée animé par François Daue

    Séance questions - réponses
    Conclusions

    Visite de l'expo Med-e-Tel suivi d'une Réception

Conference Room 6

09:30-11:00
Special Training Session "How to Develop and Implement eHealth and Telemedicine Solutions" (1)

Under the Auspices of the Expert Group on Question 14 "Telecommunication for eHealth", ITU-D Study Group 2, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Chair: L. Androuchko

    WHO Resolution on eHealth
    Y. Kwankam
    World Health Organization, Switzerland

    How to Develop an eHealth Master Plan?
    L. Androuchko
    ITU-D Study Group 2, Question 14, Switzerland

    Main structure of an eHealth Master Plan – What is the Most Important?
    V. Androuchko
    ITU-D Study Group 2, Question 14, Switzerland

11:30-12:50
Special Training Session "How to Develop and Implement eHealth and Telemedicine Solutions" (2)

Under the Auspices of the Expert Group on Question 14 "Telecommunication for eHealth", ITU-D Study Group 2, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Chair: L. Androuchko

    eHealth Solutions for Developing Countries – Implementing successful Healthcare Transformation
    N. Hill, A. Khosrow
    Alcatel-Lucent HealthCare, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Innovative Applications in eHealth – Some Best Practices in Europe
    S. Reichert
    Alcatel-Lucent, France
    [full presentation]
    [full presentation]

    Successful eHealth Solution for Rural India and Other Countries
    N.K. Singh, P.S. Ramkumar
    Sobha Renaissance Information Technology, India

    How to be Successful in the Introduction of eHealth Services?
    L. Kleinebreil
    Hopital Georges Pompidou, France
    [full presentation]

Friday 18 April 2008

Conference Room 1

09:30-10:30
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (2)
and ISfTeH Students' Session and Contest: Best Presentation Award

Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: M. Mars
Co-Chairs: T. Russomano, A. Sparenberg

    Eight Years of a Tele-ECG System in Southern Brazil: A Multidisciplinary Analysis Regarding the Degree of Satisfaction
    A.P. Born[1], A. Sparenberg[1,2], T. Russomano[1,2], R. Timm[1], E. Soares[1], T. Schaun[1], R.B. Cardoso[2], A.W. Wiemann[1], S.R. Bainy[1], B. Beskow[1]
    [1]The Medical Association of Sao Lourenco do Sul (SOMESUL), Brazil; [2]The Microgravity Centre/PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    A Successful Telemedicine Experience in the Brazilian Amazon Region
    R.B. Cardoso[1], E. Huttner[1], A. Hoppe[1], C. Winter[1], E. Huttner[2], S. Celia[3], V. Duval[3], M.H. Lopes[3], J. Fernandes[3], A. Sparenberg[1], T. Russomano[1]
    [1]Microgravity Centre, FENG, PUCRS, Brazil; [2]Nucleo de Pesquisa em Cultura Indigena, PUCRS, Brazil; [3]School of Medicine, PUCRS, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Implementation of Electronic Medical Record System in Indian Hospital
    S.A. Shabbir, E. Gunnar
    Department of Telemedicine and eHealth, University of Tromso, Norway
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telemedicine in Lithuania
    I. Barzdziukaite, J. Kupcinskas
    Kaunas University of Medicine, Lithuania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Travelmedicine in Global Dialogue: Virtual Session Aachen – Porto Alegre
    J.C. Brühning, R.M.A. Kluttig, C. Mika
    RWTH Aachen, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Best Presentation Award - Students' Sessions

11:00-12:00
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (3)

Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: A. Petitet

    eHealth – The Effective Application of Information and Communication Technologies
    E. Kldiashvili
    Georgian Telemedicine Union (Association), Georgia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telemedicine Pricing Project - Preliminary Task
    L. Lareng
    Director of the European Institute of Telemedicine; President of the Group of Public Interest Midi-Pyrenées Regional Telemedicine Network; CHU of Toulouse, France
    [abstract]

    eHealth Networks
    R. Richardson
    Vice-President ISfTeH; Consultant Paediatrician, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Telemedical Disease Management in Europe: What are the Chances and Risks?
    A. Fischer, M. Bethke, J. von Overbeck
    Swiss Center for Telemedicine MEDGATE, Switzerland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

13:00-14:00
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (4)

Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: A. Sparenberg

    Telemedicine as a Tool for Equitable Health Service Delivery, the South African Experience
    M. Molefi
    South Africa
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Best Practices of Mobile e-Health in the Netherlands: Lessons Learned
    P. Ketelaar
    Telecom4Care, The Netherlands; Dutch Association of eHealth, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Continuous Professional Development: The Role of Telemedicine in Continuous Medical Education in Nigeria
    O.J. Adebola
    Society for Telemedicine and eHealth in Nigeria, Nigeria
    [abstract]

    Telemedicine & eHealth: Perspective Bangladesh
    M.A. Khan[1,2], M. Ahmed[3], A.H.M.S. Reza[4]
    [1]Anovatech Ltd.; [2]Bangladesh Society for Telemedicine & eHealth; [3]Ibrahim Medical College; [4]Grameen Phone Ltd, Bangladesh
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

14:30-16:00
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (5)

Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: A. Sparenberg

    Current Polish Telemedicine Society Activities
    W. Glinkowski and members of the PTS
    Polish Telemedicine Society; Chair and Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Locomotor System, Center of Excellence "TeleOrto", Medical University of Warsaw, Anatomy Department, Center of Biostructure, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Medical Service in Rural Areas of Germany by Telemedicine
    M. Schauer, G.W. Meyer
    Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Telemedizin, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Experience of the Development of Tele-medical Design in Saratov Railway Clinic – Telemedicial Center: Experience and the Hopes
    O. Kasimov[1], E. Karchenova[1], V. Tuchin[2]
    [1]Saratov Railway Clinic, Russia; [2]Saratov State University, Russia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Jubilees of Medical Informatics in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    I. Masic, S. Toromanovic, A. Novo, H. Pandza, Z. Masic, A. Dzananovic
    Medical Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 2

09:30-10:30
Teledermatology and Image Transfer (1)

Chair: D. Hayn

    Africa Teledermatology Project
    S. Kaddu[1], C. Kovarik[2], G. Gabler[3], H.P. Soyer[4]
    [1]Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Austria; [2]Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, USA; [3]Department of IT and Telecommunication, Graz General Hospital and University Clinics, Austria; [4]Dermatology Group, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Comparing Diagnostic Accuracy of Digital Images Viewed on a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Diagnostic Workstation and on a Personal Computer (PC) -Based Imaging System
    S. Chicklore[1], P. Jaye[1], S. Vijayanathan[2], D Gallacher[3]
    [1]Department of Emergency Medicine; [2]Department of Radiology; [3]Department of Medical Physics; St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
    [abstract]

    TELECOMP – A Telemedical Compliance Management Sysytem for Patients with Psoriasis
    D. Hayn[1], W. Salmhofer[2], R. Hofmann-Wellenhof[2], P. Kastner[1], G. Schreier[1]
    [1]Austrian Research Centers – ARC, Biomedical Engineering / eHealth Systems, Austria; [2]Medical University Graz, Department of Environmental Dermatology and Venereology, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

11:00-12:15
Teledermatology and Image Transfer (2)

Chair: A.V. Vladzymyrskyy

    Impact of Quality Management-organized Emergency Workflows - Results After 6 Years Experience at the Example of Teleneuroradiology in Tyrol
    P. Soegner[1,2,3,4], V. Soegner-Tinhof[2], A. Klauser[1], G. Feuchtner[1], R. Frank[1], B. Oefner[1], D. zur Nedden[1,3], F. Wozack[4], T. Schabetsberger[3,4]
    [1]Medical University Innsbruck, Dept. of Radiology, Austria; [2]Dr. Soegner & Partner OEG, Austria; [3]Austrian Scientific Society for Telemedicine and eHealth, Austria; [4]UMIT, Research Division for EHealth and Telemedicine, Austria
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Integration of the Internet, Mobile Phones, Digital Photography, and Computer-aided Design Software to Achieve Telemedical Fracture Healing Evaluation, Measurement and Care
    W. Glinkowski[1,2,3], M.P. Kowalczyk[4], D. Zambrowski[4], I. Wojtkowski[5]
    [1]Chair and Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Locomotor System, Center of Excellence "TeleOrto", Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; [2]Anatomy Department, Center of Biostructure, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; [3]Polish Telemedicine Society, Poland; [4]Alteris, Poland; [5]Infovide-Matrix, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    MMS for Remote Wound Care in Orthopedic Cases
    W. Glinkowski[1,2,3], A. Gorecki[2]
    [1]Polish Telemedicine Society, Poland; [2]Chair and Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Locomotor System, Center of Excellence "TeleOrto", Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; [3]Anatomy Department, Center of Biostructure, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Clinical Efficiency of Telemedicine in Trauma and Orthopaedics
    A.V. Vladzymyrskyy[1], V.G. Klymovytskyy[1], D.K. Kalinovsky[2], E.T. Dorokhova[2]
    [1]Donetsk R&D Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Ukraine; [2]Donetsk National Medical University, Ukraine
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    KSYOS Teledermatology in the Netherlands: Safe and Reimbursed
    L. Witkamp
    KSYOS TeleMedical Centre, The Netherlands
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

13:00-14:00
Mobile Health

Chair: L. Androuchko

    The Portable Telemedical Complex Tolerant to Unstable Narrowband Channels
    V.L. Stoljar[1], V.F. Fedorov[2], A.N. Lychkov[2]
    [1]Russian Telemedicine Association, Russia; [2]Telecom Express, Russia
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Telemedicine Suitcase Concept: "A Wandering Overview amongst very Useful and Catching Equipment"
    A. Petitet
    CATEL, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Mobile eHealth for Developing Countries
    L. Androuchko
    International University in Geneva, Switzerland; ITU-D Study Group 2, International Telecommunication Union, Switzerland

    Diagnostic Image Archive System for Rapid Web Based Access to the Consultant through Metropolitan Network
    N.P. Chowdhry[1], A.W. Ansari[2], S.I. Shah[2], A.Q.K. Rajput[1], B.S. Chowdhry[3]
    [1]Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan; [2]Institute of Information Technology, Department of Physics, University of Sindh, Pakistan; [3]School of Electronics & Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 3

09:30-10:45
Efficiency in eHealth

Chair: S. Röschke

    The Implementation Experience of the National Telehealth Program in Brazil
    A.E. Haddad[1], M.B.M. Alkmim[2], C.L. Wen[3], S. Röschke[1]
    [1]1Ministry of Health, Brazil; [2]Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil; [3]Sao Paulo University, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Transition to Quality at Medical Device Manufacturers in Turkey and CE Marking
    I. Salkim
    STM - Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade, Turkey
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    The Implementation Experience of a Telehealth Center in a Brazilian University Hospital
    M.B.M. Alkmim[1], R.M. Figueira[2], G.G.R. Carvalho[1], M. Pena[1], A.L.P. Ribeiro[1]
    [1]University Hospital, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil; [2]School of Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Implementation and Maintenance Costs for a Telehealth System in Brazil
    R.M. Figueira[1], M.B.M. Alkmim[2], G.G.R. Carvalho[2], M. Pena[2], A.L.P. Ribeiro[2]
    [1]School of Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil; [2]University Hospital, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Using SNOMED CT in Casemix for Determining Costs for Pathology Services
    G.A. Brox, J.L. Huston
    Independent Healthcare Consultants, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

11:00-12:15
New Trends in eHealth (1)

Chair: F. Bajan

    OFSETH: Smart Textile Embedding Optical Sensors for Healthcare Monitoring
    F. Narbonneau et al.
    Multitel, Belgium
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Ethical Issues in the Delivery of Telecare and Telehealth Services
    M.J. Fisk
    Telecare Services Association, UK
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    Integrated Telemedicine Services, Based on Medical Telecenters Network – Experimental Results
    F. Bajan[1], S. Puscoci[2], S. Ionita[3], F. Serbanescu[4]
    [1]County Hospital Arges, Romania; [2]National Communications Research Institute - INSCC, Romania; [3]University of Pitesti, Romania; [4]Quickweb INFO, Romania
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    How to Deliver High Quality Educational Content to Low Resource Settings
    C. Kiyan, M. Zolfo, I. de Waard, V. Renggli, L. Lynen
    Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
    [abstract]

    Studying Factors to Telemedicine Sustainability
    R.S. Gundim, L.W. Chao
    Faculty of Medicine of University of São Paulo, Brazil
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

13:00-14:15
Micro and Nano-Intelligent Technologies for Biomedical Applications. The Meta-Engineering Approach: ICT Implementing MIMETS Technologies in Medical and Surgical Care

Presented by the World Academy of Biomedical Technology (WABT)
Chair: G. Tritto

    The Needs of Hybrid Systems for Interactive Decision-Making Process In Surgery And Microsurgery
    G. Tritto
    WABT (ICET/UNESCO)
    [abstract]

    Information Sensing Technologies for Automated Remote Healthcare Monitoring, Diagnosis and Action (Tactile and Microtactile Sensing Technologies for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Microsurgery)
    P. Brett
    Clinical Biomedical Engineering Research Group, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
    [abstract]

    Micro and Nanotechnology for Cell Manipulation and Measurement the Role of Micro-Dynamic and Micro-Sorting Technologies in Vitro
    X. Ma[1], M-O. North[2]
    [1]Clinical Biomedical Engineering Research Group, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; [2]Service Oncologie Medicale, CHU Cochin–Saint Vincent de Paul–LaRoche Guyon, APHP, Paris, France
    [abstract]

    Innovative Instruments and Softwares for Cytopathology Digital Imaging
    F. Soussaline, J. Sallette, M. Soussaline
    IMSTAR, Paris, France
    [abstract]

    Innovative Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications and Tissue Engineering
    R. Doddoli
    Biofuture, France
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]
    [full presentation]

14:30-16:00
New Trends in eHealth (2)

Chair: A. Donzelli

    Consumer Attitude towards eHealth in Greece – An Update
    C.E. Chronaki[1], K. Vareli[2], T. Roumeliotaki[1]
    [1]Institute for Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH), Greece; [2]MetronAnalysis, Greece
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    TEMOS – Integrated Services for the Medical Support of Travellers and Expatriates
    M. Lindlar, C. Mika, R. Gerzer
    German Aerospace Center, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Germany
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    NEUROWEB: WEB 2.0 technology Based Web Portal for Sharing Clinical and Genomic Data in Neuroscience
    F. Sicurello, A. Donzelli, G. Mauri
    ITIM/IITM - International Institute of Tele-Medicine, University Technological Centre of Desio, Lombardia Region, University of Milano Bicocca, Italy
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

    MDPIXX: The Global Medical Images Repository for Medical Exchange
    M. Cabrer[1], T. Contesti[2], E. de la Vega[3], J. Oliver[3], A. Sabater[3], S.Sanz[3], X. Pons[3]
    [1]eHealth Advisor, HIMSS EMEA Governing Council Member; [2]Medical Images Specialist, C2C The eHealth Company; [3]MDPIXX Team
    [abstract]
    [full presentation]

Conference Room 4

09:30-16:00
Facilitating Collaboration to Facilitate Tele-Success

Organizers: Bill Parlette, iPath Association, Switzerland; Dr. Etienne Saliez, VCT-TK, Belgium

    From the Bottom Up: Designing from the User Perspective
    Chair: Bill Parlette, iPath Association, Switzerland

    This session proposes the define "why" sustainability depends on a user-oriented "bottom up" approach. We anticipate field-experienced summaries from: iicd (Netherlands), iPath/RAFT (Switzerland), ITG (Belgium), etc. to provoke constructive discussion of "why, what, how, etc."

    What Else Is Going On? – Building a Project Database
    Chair: Holger Schmuhl, apfelkraut.org, Germany

    Collaboration! How to promote it? This all-important subject solicits imaginative thinking from us all, on how to use "database search" capabilities, which are complete, informative, and lead to achieving optimal use of resources; i.e. the result wanted by all. Thoughts are offered from the experience of iPath (http://ipath.ch, Switzerland), Apfelkraut (http://freemedsw.apfelkraut.org, Germany), HealthSpan International (http://www.healthspaninternational.org) and hopefully all attendees.
    [full presentation - Apfelkraut]
    [full presentation - HealthSpan]

    Practical Considerations: Infrastructure, Links, and Tools
    Chair: Erik Blantz, INVENEO, USA

    In real life, projects are designed by technicians, who too often are not aware of performance limiting infrastructure. Two 10-15 min. provocative summaries are planned which will accent the need to know "marketplace technology": 1) Realities of broadband, present and past (ESA). 2) Basic needs: power, service, support, reliability, up-links, user-friendly, etc. (INVENEO).

    Price-Performance via Open Source Tools
    Chair: Dr. Etienne Saliez, TeleHealth Consultant, Belgium

    The watchwords are realistic price / performance. Open source is practical and affordable. Its evolution is uncertain and slow. How to change this? Presentation summaries expected from iPath (Switzerland), Project VCT-TK (Belgium).

Conference Room 6

13:00-15:30
International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth

Board Meeting

    Closed Meeting