The program brought together expert speakers and panelists from more than 25 countries.
Below is the Med-e-Tel 2005 conference program.
- Alain Georges (Chairman, Luxexpo)
- Jean-Claude Healy (Director of eHealth Strategy, World Health Organization)
[full presentation]
- Michael Nerlich (President, International Society for Telemedicine)
[full presentation]
- Mars Di Bartolomeo (Minister of Health and Social Security, Luxembourg)
11:00-13:30
Trans-National Interoperability in eHealth: Facing the Challenges and Overcoming the Barriers
Chaired by TM-Alliance (a European Space Agency, World Health Organization, International Telecommunication Union, European Commission partnership)
TMA-Bridge: "Laying the Foundations for Citizen-Centred eHealth"
James Kass
[full presentation]
eCare: "Providing eHealth for the Mobile Citizen"
Niels Rossing
[full presentation]
eHealth Standards: "Communicating Across Borders"
Gunnar Klein
[full presentation]
eAdmin: "Administration is not Boring"
Stephan Schug
[full presentation]
eSurveillance: "Preparing a European Response to Health Risks"
James Kass
[full presentation]
eEducation: "Citizens Informing Themselves about eHealth"
Clive Tristram
[full presentation]
"A common umbrella for I2-Health, TMA-Bridge and related projects"
Stephan Schug
[full presentation]
"European eHealth in a WHO perspective"
JC Healy
[full presentation]
Panel Discussion "Putting It All Together"
Moderator: Niels Rossing
14:30-17:00
European 'ICT for Health' Research: From Managing Health Status to the Increasing Personalization of Health Diagnosis and Treatment
Chaired by the ICT for Health Unit, Information Society and Media Directorate-General, European Commission
Chair: Diane Whitehouse, ICT for Health Unit, Directorate-General Information Society, European Commission
European 'ICT for Health' Research: Introduction
Diane Whitehouse, European Commission, DG Information Society and Media (Belgium)
[abstract]
DICOEMS: A Diagnosis Collaborative Environment for Medical Relevant Situations
Marzolla B. (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
COCOON: Building Knowledge Driven and Dynamically Networked Communities within European Healthcare Systems
Savoldelli A., Bettoni S., Gadda L., Perdoni V. (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
DOC@HAND: Knowledge Sharing and Decision Support for Healthcare Professionals
Simonov M., Sammartino L., Alonso A. (Italy, Spain)
[abstract] [full presentation]
ARTEMIS: A Semantic Web Service-Bases P2P Infrastructure for the Interoperability of Medical Information Systems
Dogac A., Laleci G., Kabak Y., Bicer V., Unal S., Gulderen A.O. (Turkey)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Biopattern and Bioprofile Analysis in Support of E-Healthcare UK
Ifeachor E.C., Zervakis M., Loxe D., Biganzoli E., Fonseca J.M., Van Huffel S. (UK, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Belgium)
[abstract] [full presentation]
European Support to Biomedical Informatics Development: in Pursue of Genomic Medicine
Sanz F., Diaz C., Martin-Sanchez F., Molero E., Bonis J. (Spain)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Discussion, wrap-up and conclusion
Conference Room 2
14:00-17:00
eHealth Home Care Applications
Chair: Fabio Buccolini, Vox Net, Italy
Co-Chair: Claudette DeLenardo, Grand River Hospital Corporation, Canada
A New Telemedicine Approach for Chronic HIV/AIDS Patient Home Care
Caceres C., Gomez E.J., Garcia F., Chausa P., Gatell J.M., Del Pozo F. (Spain)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Supporting Health-ICT Projects Using Handheld Technology
Boucher P. (Switzerland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
An Integrated Home Care System Increasing Quality of Life
Sacchetti M., Buccolini F., Ferrari P. (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Fetal Heart Rate Variability Index as a Parameter for Home Monitoring Networks
Kalakutski L., Kalakutski V., Belyanin F. (Russia, Japan)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Hospital-Territorial Information Systems: Call Center and Healthcare On-line
Serio A., Giannone A. (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Realtime Compliance Management Using a Wireless Realtime Pillbottle - A Report on the Pilot Study of SIMPILL
Green D. (South Africa)
[abstract] [full presentation]
My Care Source-Empowering Patient Managed Care
Egan D., Kearns G., DeLenardo C. (Canada)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Using Mobile Phones as Patient Terminals for Home Monitoring Application
Kollmann A., Kastner P., Schreier G. (Austria)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 3
14:00-17:00
Effects and Benefits of eHealth: Lessons Learned on Four Continents
Chair: Moretlo Molefi, Medical Research Council, Telemedicine Lead Programme, South Africa
Co-Chair: Pawel Sowa, Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Eight Years Experience in Development of Multitask Telemedicine Network in Russia
Stolyar V., Atkov O., Selkov A. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Public Policy: Telemedicine is a Key Factor to Diminish the Costs Related to the Greying of the Population
Vanderhaegen J-C. (Belgium)
[abstract] [full presentation]
An Effort towards Assessment of e-Healthcare Service Quality
PalaniNatharaja M., Wadhwa S., Deshmukh S.G. (India)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine as Added Service in Power Engineering
Sowa P. (Poland)
VEMH - Virtual Euro-Mediterrane Hospital for bridging of the digital divide
Graschew G., Roelofs T.A., Rakowsky S., Schlag P.M. (Germany)
Telemedicine as an Alternative to Improving Health Care Services to Youth in State Custody
Fox K., Waters T., Somes G. (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine, Promises and Challenges: Global Milieu and the Indian Context
Kishore R. (India)
The Full Range of Benefits of Telemedicine in a Developing Country: The Example of South Africa
Wynchank S., Molefi M. (South Africa)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Interoperability and Mobility for Vital Signs Monitoring System
Paloc C., Susperregui A. (Spain)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Thursday 7 April 2005
Conference Room 1
09:00-17:00
L'informatisation des services de support de l'hôpital : solutions, bénéfices et conditions de succès?
Présenté par CRP-Santé et Association Européenne des Directeurs d'Hôpitaux
Accueil et exposé officiel d'ouverture
Willy Heuschen, Association Européenne des Directeurs d'Hôpitaux, Bruxelles
Présentation des objectifs, de la méthodologie et des intervenants de la journée
Marie-Lise Lair, Centre de Recherche Public Santé, Luxembourg
La performance des nouvelles solutions informatiques: quels en sont les avantages et les principaux beneficiaires? Chaque business case nous présente une experience pratique de mise en œuvre (business cases présentés en parallèle dans 2 salles - (salles de conference no. 4):
La gestion des rendez-vous et de la logistique patient
Hugo Schellens, Ultragenda, Belgique
[full presentation]
La gestion des urgences
Chris Dens, E.Care, Belgique
La gestion des repas
Guy Chevarin, Alpes Deis, France
[full presentation]
Le suivi de la prescription
Dominic Lemmens, Cegeka, Belgique
[full presentation]
Le contrôle qualité
Jean-Paul Coppens, JP&C Conseil, Belgique
[full presentation]
La gestion de l'officine hospitalière
Michel Legrand, HICT, Belgique
[full presentation]
L'archivage numérique des dossiers patients
Michel Bastin, IRIS, Luxembourg
[full presentation]
La gestion du bloc opératoire
Anne Humbert, AUSY, Luxembourg
[full presentation]
La logistique produits
Thierry Van Ravestyn, Phi Data, Luxembourg
[full presentation]
L'analyse statistique et le datawarehouse
Sophie Van Malder, SPSS, Belgique
Le point de vue du management hospitalier: comment améliorer la performance et les objectifs de l'hôpital par l'informatisation des services de support?
Dr. Patrick Gérard, Directeur Général et Dr. Geneviève Hanique, Directrice de l'Informatique et de l'Information, Clinique St. Jean, Bruxelles, Belgique
Yvonne Kremmer, Cellule d'Information Médicale, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg
[full presentation - Gérard-Hanique] [full presentation - Kremmer]
La stratégie des directions informatiques: comment établir les priorités, arrêter les choix et assurer une mise en oeuvre optimale?
Dr. Benoît Debande, Directeur Information et Systèmes, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc, Bruxelles, Belgique
Serge Frieden, Responsable Informatique, Entente des Hôpitaux Luxembourgeois, Luxembourg
[full presentation - Debande] [full presentation - "Questions Panel Informatique"]
Le point de vue des sociétés: quelles sont les conditions de succès?
Panel animé par François Daue, Horizon Systems, Luxembourg
Séance questions - réponses et conclusions
10:00-12:30
National Experiences in Telemedicine and eHealth
Hosted by International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth
Chair: Frank Lievens, ISfT Board Member & Treasurer
The Challenges of Implementing the National Programme for IT in England
Richardson R.J. (UK)
[full presentation]
Remote analysis of digitized x-ray image for bone injuries and other pathology
Glinkowski W., Kornacki M. (Poland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Country Building Efforts for the Developing World Using Telemedicine
Guirola M. (El Salvador)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Anatomoclinical Discussions in Tele-Education
Bohm G.M. (Brazil)
eHealth and Telemedicine Projects in South Africa
Molefi L.M. (South Africa)
[abstract]
GRID - New Perspectives of E-Health Applications for Georgia
Kldiashvili, E.T. (Georgia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Current Finnish eHealth Experiences
Reponen J. (Finland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Our Best Practive Models for Telemedicine and eHealth
Vladzymyrskyy A.V., Dorokhova E., Klymovytskyy V. (Ukraine)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Croatian Telehealth Strategy: Objectives, Technology, Customers, Benefits
Klapan I., Pavelin A. (Croatia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 2
10:30-12:30
eHealth & Education
Chair: Deborah Duffy, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland
"Teletrauma" - Internet System for Distant Education
Klymovytskyy V.G., Vladzymyrskyy A.V. (Ukraine)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Experience of Modern Technology for Distance Interactive Tele-education
Burnett H., Bockeria L., Stolyar V., Chueva E., Selkov A. (UK, Russia)
[abstract]
Advantages and Problems of e-Learning for Teaching Anatomy
Ciszek B., Glinkowski W., Bakon L. (Poland)
[abstract]
E-Learning in Medicine - Myth or Reality
Rudowski P., Rudowski R. (Poland)
[abstract]
Implementation of a Hybrid Assistive System for the Learning Disabled within the Irish Third Level Education System
Duffy D., Lyng M., Stapleton L., Jordanova M. (Ireland, Bulgaria)
[abstract]
350 Needs in Low Resource Settings
Zolfo M., Lynen L., Huyst V., Arnould L. (Belgium)
[abstract] [full presentation]
13:00-15:00
eHealth and Developing Countries (1)
Chair: Leonid Androuchko, International University of Geneva, Switzerland
Co-Chair: Yunkap Kwankam, WHO, Switzerland
eHealth Market in Developing Countries
Androuchko L. (Switzerland)
[abstract]
A Teledermatology Network for underserved Areas of South Africa
Colven R., Todd G., Wynchank S., March J., Molefi M. (USA, South Africa)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine in Georgia
Kldiashvili E.T., Shakulashvili N.G. (Georgia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
DomoCare - Home Monitoring and Home Care Service: Telefonica Project
Altadill A., Acuna C., Menduiña E. (Spain)
[abstract] [full presentation]
15:30-17:00
Decision Support Systems in eHealth
Chair: G. Galijasevic, Croatian National Institute of Public Health, Croatia
Model of Good Practice Software Agents for Risk Reduction and Clinical Governance
Spy-Anderson P-J., Segers M., Benamou N., Eddabbeh N., Smagghe D. (France, Belgium)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Medical Decision Support Systems Using Analytic Hierarchy Process: A Case Study of Malaria Diagnosis
Uzoka F-M. E., Barker K. (Canada)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Multi-Agent Network Model for Decision Making Support in Public Healthcare Management of the Region
Gusarova G., Vittikh V., Pavlov V., Skobelev P., Fedoseeva L., Shamashov M., Losevskaya E., et al. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Diagnostic System for Detecting and Indicating Cranial Movements
Vygon L.S. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Development of Informatics' System and Telemedicine in Croatian Primary Healthcare
Stevanovic R, Stanic A., Mauher M., Galijasevic G. (Croatia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 3
10:30-12:30
Consultations as eHealth Key Factor
Chair: W. Glinkowski, Center of ecellence "TeleOrto", Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Locomotor System, Medical University, Warsaw, Poland
Asynchronous Teledermatologic Consultations for Orthopedic Patients
Glinkowski W., Prejbisz L. (Poland)
[abstract]
Optimum Design for a Teleconsultation System
Clarke M., Zeimet M. (UK)
Redefining the Future of Healthcare Through Telecardiology and Telemedicine
Racoceanu Cr., Ilinca G. (Romania)
The First Russian Telemedical Centre in the Correctional Institution
Matveev N et al. (Russia)
[full presentation]
Eight Years Experience in Marketing of Regional Telemedicine Projects in Russia
Selkov A., Selkova E., Stolyar V., Chueva N. (Russia)
[abstract]
Tele-trauma and Tele-presence Resuscitation in Rural America: Southern Arizona Experience
Latifi R. (USA) [full presentation]
13:00-15:00
Internet as eHealth Tool
Chair: Giedrius Varoneckas, Institute Psychophysiology and Rehabilitation, Lithuania
A Web Based System for Sleep Disorders Management
Varoneckas G., Zilinskas A., Varoneckas A., Podlipskyte A., Martinkenas A. (Lithuania)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Architecting Disparate eHealth Systems Interoperable through Web Services
Ali S., Kiefer S. (Germany)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Biomedical Expert Internet System Based on the Morphological Bio-fluid Analysis
Buzoverya M, Zorya V., Ermakov P., Scherbak Yu. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Computer Neural Network for Diagnostics of Eye Diseases
Dubich V. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Computerized, Prognostic Simulation of Bone Remodeling Around Orthopedic Implant for Preoperative Planning
Lekszycki T., Glinkowski W. (Poland)
[abstract]
Conference Room 4
15:00-17:00
eHealth Standardization
Hosted by the eHealth Standardization Coordination Group - eHSCG (bringing together representatives from ITU, WHO, ISO, CEN, IEEE, HL7, DICOM)
Chair: Gunnar Klein, eHSCG Chairman, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
ICT Standardization in WHO’s Proposed E-Health Strategy
Healy J.C., Boucher P., et al. (Switzerland)
[abstract] [full presentation] [Additional document]
Global Standards Co-operation to Support Developing eHealth Services
Klein G. (Sweden)
[full presentation]
Development of Health Informatics in Asia
Yun Sik Kwak (Korea)
[full presentation]
A National Strategy for Health in the Netherlands and the Role of Standards
Beun J. (The Netherlands)
What Standards can mean for a Small Company
Posthumus F. (Belgium)
Friday 8 April 2005
Conference Room 1
10:00-12:30
Space-Based Technology Applications to eHealth
Chaired by United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Medical Informatics and Technology Applications Consortium (MITAC a NASA Research Partnership)
Chair: Ronald Merell, Director, Medical Informatics and Technology Applications Consortium (MITAC), Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia, USA
Co-Chair: Alice Lee, Chief, Space Applications Program, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Vienna, Austria
Use of Space Technology in the Global Efforts to Enhance Health and Medical Services
Kwankam Y. (Switzerland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Utilizing space-Based Technology to Advance Health Services in the Developing World
Lee A. (Austria)
[abstract] [full presentation]
International Virtual e-Hospital Initiative
Latifi R. (USA) [abstract]
Romanian Space Agency: Space-Based Technology Applications to eHealth
Serban F.
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine Networking for Medical Support in Ecuador Medical Support in Ecuador
Merrell R. (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Collaborative Space Activities that Support Medical Programs in Romania
Piso M-J. (Romania)
Satellite Technology Support for Telemedicine Programs in Rural Ecuador
Merrell R. (USA)
Establishment of Telehealth Centers in Selected Hospital in Zambia
Miti S., Mwape B. (Zambia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 2
10:30-12:30
Transferring Images
Chair: Nikolay Matveev, Telemedicine Center, Moscow Research Institute for Pediatrics & Children Surgery, Russia
A Possible Way for Improvement of Colour Reproduction of Digital Skin Images in Teledermatology
Matveev N., Kobrinsky B. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
OncoNET Kerala - A Paradigm for Cancer Management in Developing Countries
Kumar A. (India)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Application of Video Technologies and Patterns Recognition in Medicine
Zhukov I., Mochalov M., Poduvalov A., Cherevan A., Sorokin A., et al. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Teledermatology in the Israel Defense Forces: Quality Assessment Through User Satisfaction
Klaz I., Marom H., Wohl Y., Nathansohn N., Yerushalmi J., Sharvit J., Kochba I. (Israel)
[abstract] [full presentation]
The Use of Telemedicine Possibilities in Massive Casualties Situations
Paunksnis A., Barzdziukas V., Kurapkiene S., Vaicaitiene R., Sereika V. (Lithuania)
[abstract]
13:00-15:00
eHealth and Developing Countries (2)
Chair: Yunkap Kwankam, WHO, Switzerland
Net for Care: An International "E-Health" Business Case
Landolfi F., Ferretti G., Rossi R., Castelli A. (Italy)
[abstract]
The WHO Global Observatory for eHealth Systems: A Worldwide Instrument for Promoting Best Practices
Kwankam Y.S., Dzenowagis J., Kay M. (Switzerland)
[abstract]
Telehealth Strategies for Tanzania - Muhimbili Health Exchange Forum (MuHEF)
Msamanga G., Godfrey Z. (Tanzania)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Application of Telemedicine Technologies in Organizations for Psychological Help under Extreme Conditions in Areas of Armed Conflicts
Biboev A., Abiev A., Vasyliadi G., Marsaev I (Russia)
Experience and Results of Teleconsultations in Daily Clinical Practice
Vladzymyrskyy A., Klymovytskyy V. (Ukraine)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 3
10:30-12:30
Ethical Issues in eHealth
Chair: Przemyslaw Rudowski, Dept. of Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
Privacy Guidelines for Telemedicine Developers
Carew P., Stapleton L. (Ireland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telecardiological System CARDIO.NET: Promises and Pitfalls
Rudowski R., Sierdzinski J., Grabowski M., Szymanski F. (Poland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
It's not about the Technology: Legal and Ethical Challenges in Delivering Citizen-Focused E-Health Services
Gallant S. (UK)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Rays of Hope
Denz M., Demarmels M., Parlette B. (Switzerland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Modern ASCLEPIEIONS for Citizen Empowerment (MACE)
Sotiriou D. (Greece)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Teleradiology Project for Latvia
Stumbris-Stubergs E., Baidekalna Z., Ullrich W., Slabbaert B, Eglajs I., Pure B. (Latvia, Germany)
[abstract] [full presentation]
13:00-15:00
Workshop: Use of Handheld Devices in Hospitals
Hosted by WardInHand Project Consortium
Welcome and Introduction
Introduction to the State of the Art in Handheld Devices in Hospitals
Miltos A. (Greece)
WardInHand System: Technologies Used and Proposed Solution
Advanced, Secure Mobile Application For Day To Day Support of Healthcare Professionals
Gyngell J., Doyle R., Gusmeroli S., Politou A., Alonso A., Varvatsoulakis J. (UK, Italy, Greece, Spain)
[full presentation]
Demo of WardInHand System
Ward In Hand: Future benefits of a Wireless Access to Clinical Records' System in Lito Maternity Hospital
Varvatsoulakis J., Pavlou C. (Greece)
[full presentation]
WardInHand: Pilot Tests in HCPB (Barcelona Hospital)
Alonso A. (Spain)
[full presentation]
Question and Answer Session
Conference Room 4
09:00-16:00
Workshop: Ontology and Interoperability in Medical RTD Projects
Hosted by DICOEMS Project
Project Presentations
COCOON
Emanuelle Della Valle
ARTEMIS
Gökçe Banu Laleci
Open Discussion and Advisory
Chaired by Werner Ceusters of the European Centre for Ontological Research, University of Saarland, Saarbrücken, Germany
DICOEMS Project Dedicated Sessions
This session will be centred on the analysis of DICOEMS ontology challenge, discussion will be limited to DICOEMS consortium and specifically invited hosts.
