The Med-e-Tel 2006 conference program highlights included:
- a symposium on "Global Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities: The Role of Advanced Technology" organized by the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), focusing on the implementation of broadband networks, mobile solutions, operational standards, environmental sensors and telemedicine technologies
- a workshop on "Improving Connectivity with Remote Areas for Equitable Access to Health Services" by the Healthware project consortium, covering the potential benefits of telemedicine applications (services at home, second opinion, medical training, teleconsultation in the domains of cardiology, oncology and chronic respiratory diseases), in remote areas in particular, and the conditions for deploying in the field a light and cost effective satellite technology
- extensive focus on "Homecare and Health/Disease Management" covering topics such as medication compliance, telemonitoring of vital signs, fall detection, video communication, and more
- a workshop on "Knowledge Sharing and Decision Support for Healthcare Professionals" by the Doc@Hand project consortium on the subject of IT tools for healthcare professionals that help reduce the time and associated costs to collect the information and knowledge required and in making the best use of it for a more informed decision making (diagnoses, therapies, protocols)
- a regional seminar organized by the Luxembourg CRP-Santé (Public Institute for Research in Healthcare, Public Health and Biotechnology) about "IT at the Service of the Client-Patient: New Solutions and New Strategies for Hospitals, Mutualities and the Industry" with a focus on Automated Appointment Booking, Online Consultaiton of Electronic Patient Records, eLearning, Telemonitoring, ePrescribing, CRM in Mutualities, Image Transfer, Electronic Signature, Wireless and Mobile Solutions
- an overview of "International Telemedicine & eHealth Initiatives and Developments" by members of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
- a session on "eHealth in Developing Countries: The Future of Healthcare" with contributions from a.o. the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) representatives, showing ICT's unmatched contributions to healthcare delivery in the developing world
- a session on "Space Technology Applications for eHealth in Isolated and Remote Areas" reviewing the practical and growing use of satellite communication in eHealth, with a.o. a presentation and several posters of various South American projects, supported by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
- various sessions on IT Solutions in Healthcare, Electronic Health Records and Data Transmission, Telecardiology, Community eHealth and Disease Surveillance, Tele-education, Internet-based Solutions, Healthcare Challenges, eHealth Effects and Benefits, 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 the "International Initiative for Ubiquitous Healthcare (u-Health)" demonstrating how collaboration between countries can lead to successful u-health applications (especially in today's ageing society) that can provide healthcare to people anywhere at anytime using broadband and wireless mobile technologies
- Meetings of the EHTEL "Empowering the Citizen" Task Force, Healthware Consortium, and ISfTeH Board of Directors
The program brought together expert speakers and panelists from around the world and featured some 130 presentations from more than 40 countries.
Below is the Med-e-Tel 2006 conference program (listed per day and per conference room).
For a list of short descriptions of each presentation, click on the following links:
Wednesday 5 April 2006 (pdf)
Thursday 6 April 2006 (pdf)
Friday 7 April 2006 (pdf)
Click here for a general overview of the Med-e-Tel 2006 schedule of events.
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Wednesday 5 April 2006
Conference Room 1
09:30-10:00
Opening ceremony
Opening addresses by:
Alain Georges
Chairman, Luxexpo, Luxembourg
Mars Di Bartolomeo
Minister of Health and Social Security, Luxembourg
Yunkap Kwankam
Coordinator eHealth, Department of Knowledge Management and Sharing, WHO, Switzerland
Greg Mogel
Deputy Director, US Army Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), USA
11:00-13:00
Opening session
Chair: Frank Lievens
The World Health Organization Strategy for eHealth
Yunkap Kwankam
Coordinator eHealth, World Health Organization, Switzerland
[full presentation]
Contribution of European Commission to Global Leadership of EU in eHealth Deployment
Ilias Iakovidis
Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG Information Society and Media, Belgium
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine-Alliance Recommendations for Interoperable eHealth for the Citizens of EU - Needed Actions if We Want it
James R. Kass
Telemedicine-Alliance, European Space Agency, The Netherlands
[abstract] [full presentation]
An Approach to Telemedicine & eHealth International Structures and Initiatives
Frank Lievens
Board Member, International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH), Switzerland
[abstract] [full presentation]
Relationship between Public and Private Sector to Establish a Sustainable eHealth Program in the Developing Countries
Pramod K. Gaur
President and CEO, Viterion TeleHealthcare LLC - A Bayer-Panasonic Company, USA
[full presentation]
14:30-16:10
Global Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities: The Role of Advanced Technology (1)
Presented by the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC)
Chair: David M. Lam
Co-Chair: Ronald K. Poropatich
Global Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities: The Role of Advanced Technology
Greg Mogel, Deputy Director, TATRC (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Broadband Medical Networks, HealthGrid and Cyberinfrastructure
Mary E. Kratz, TATRC Special Advisor, Broadband Medical Networks (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
From the Front Lines: Innovating Mobile Health Care Solutions Bridging the Technology and Clinical Gap
Tommy Morris, Director Mobile Computing Group, TATRC (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine Standardization - The Need For An Operational Approach
David M. Lam, European Liaison Officer, TATRC (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine Deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom - Current Status and Lessons Learned
Ronald K. Poropatich, Telemedicine Consultant to the Surgeon General, USAMRMC (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
16:30-17:30
Global Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities: The Role of Advanced Technology (2)
Presented by Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC)
Chair: Brenda K. Wiederhold
Co-Chair: David M. Lam
Virtual Reality for Behavioral Healthcare
Brenda K. Wiederhold, Executive Director, The Virtual Reality Medical Center (USA)
[abstract]
Environmental Sensor Development and Data Integration
Kevin Montgomery, Engineering Director, National Center for Space Biological Technologies (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
TATRC International Activities
Jean-Louis Belard, Director International Affairs, TATRC (USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 2
14:00-16:00
Homecare and Health Management (1)
Chair: F. Buccolini
Co-Chair: B. Vrijens
An Innovative Web Platform for Information and Knowledge Sharing with Ontology Driven Retrieval
L. Sammartino, A. Conconi, G. Randall (Italy, UK)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Electronic Monitoring of Dosing Histories Allows Real Time Detection of Poor Adherers and Offers the Bases for a Successful Intervention
B. Vrijens, W. De Cian, J. Urquhart (Belgium, USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
The Relevance of User Evaluation Research for e-Health Application in the Homecare Setting
S. De Rouck, M. Leys (Belgium)
[abstract] [full presentation]
NFC - The Intuitive Link between People and e-Health
G. Schreier, A. Kollmann, J. Morak, P. Kastner (Austria)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Information Center for Persons with Disabilities
E. Jitaru, A. Alexandru, I. Moisil, E. Tudora (Romania)
[abstract] [full presentation]
eHealth and Digital Medicine in the Virtual Hospital of the Future
G. Graschew, T.A. Roelofs, S. Rakowsky, P.M. Schlag (Germany)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telecare in Singapore Health Service
F.S. Lim, Y.S. Tan, D. Kanagalingam, M. Foo, A. Ong (Singapore)
A Home Care System Used in Post-Operative Patient Management
D. Guerdal, A. Leis, I. Chouvarda, I. Lekka, M. Nerlich, N. Maglaveras (Germany)
16:30-17:30
Healthcare Challenges
Chair: W.J.P.M. Calis
Co-Chair: R. Greenlaw
DOKTER.NL Digital Consultation
W.J.P.M. Calis, P.H.M. Mulder (The Netherlands)
PARKSERVICE: Home Telemedicine and Walking Aid for Parkinson's Disease
U. Delprato, R. Greenlaw, M. Cristaldi, et al. (Italy, UK, Germany)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine against Bioterrorism
L. Baramidze, E. Kldiashvili, K. Gvetadze (Georgia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Health Gateway - A Complete Solution for Wireless Data Transfer and Follow up of Patient Data
A. Holopainen, F. Galbiati, K. Voutilainen (Finland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 3
14:00-15:45
Tele-Education: A Must for Success
Chair: M. Healy
Co-Chair: O. Atkov
Tele-Education in Russia: Support Reform and Development of Health Delivery System
O. Atkov, V. Stolyar, N. Chueva et al. (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Ophthalmic Post-Graduate Teaching in Ireland: The Experience using Video-Conferencing and Collaborative Technologies
M. Healy, W. Power, D. Curtain, P. Mullaney (Ireland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
New Telemedicine Approach to Routine Sports Medicine Practicing with Mobile Tools
W. Glinkowski, A. Gorecki, M. Slotwinski (Poland)
Dissemination and Evaluation Tools for eHealth Products, Services and Distance Education
J. Zvarova, K. Zvara, P. Hanzlicek (Czech Republic)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Bulgaria and the First Academic Assisted Distance Education in Telemedicine
J. Vinarova, P. Pencheva (Bulgaria)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine for Infection Control
K. Gvetadze, L. Baramidze, E. Kldiashvili (Georgia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telehealth Model between University and Primary Care
M.B. Moreira Alkmim (Brazil)
[abstract] [full presentation]
16:30-17:30
IT Solutions in Healthcare (2)
Chair: R. Stevanovic
Co-Chair: S. Kolachalam
Purchasing Computer Program (Application) for Health
R. Stevanovic, I. Klapan, A. Stanic et al. (Croatia)
Progress of e-Health in Australia: OACIS (The Open Architecture Clinical Information System)
S. Kolachalam (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
HEAL Framework: A Variation of SSM
S. Kolachalam (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Healthcare and Nutrition: Big Mother is Watching You
F. Buccolini (Italy)
[abstract]
Conference Room 4
14:00-15:15
IT Solutions in Healthcare (1)
Chair: C. Gualano
Co-Chair: J.L. Cheng
Visual Communication for Healthcare
C. Gualano (Norway)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Reinforcement of Trans-theoretical Model on Exercise Behavior with Radio Frequency Identification Technology
J.L. Cheng, H.W. Liu, W.A. Hsieh, S.F. Huang (Taiwan)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Progress of e-Health in Australia: HealthConnect
S. Kolachalam (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
SSM Literature Review
S. Kolachalam (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Rural Telemedicine: Lessons from Alaska for Developing Regions
H.E. Hudson (USA)
[abstract]
16:30-17:15
Community eHealth and Disease Surveillance
Chair: A.V. Vladzymyrskyy
Co-chair: A. Kollmann
Extracting, Storing and Viewing the Data from DICOM Files
L. Stanescu, D. Burdescu, A. Ion et al. (Romania)
[abstract] [full presentation]
A Telemedicine Framework for Collaborative Pacemakers Follow-up
A. Kollmann, D. Hayn, P. Kastner, et al. (Austria, Spain)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Classification for Methods of Telemedicine Efficiency Investigations
A.V. Vladzymyrskyy (Ukraine)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 5
14:30-17:30
Meeting of the EHTEL "Empowering the Citizen Task Force"
Thursday 6 April 2006
Conference Room 1
09:00-17:30
Séminaire CRP-Santé:
L'informatique au service du client-patient: nouvelles stratégies et solutions pour les hôpitaux, les caisses de maladie et l'industrie
Accueil et exposé officiel d'ouverture
Marie-Lise Lair, Directrice Centre d'Etudes en Santé, Centre de Recherche Public - Santé, Luxembourg
Le rôle de l'informatique santé pour la communication entre tous les acteurs: réalisations et projets à venir
Mars Di Bartolomeo, Ministre de la Santé, Luxembourg
Les nouvelles solutions informatiques: une séléction de huit solutions innovantes installées dans les hôpitaux et les caisses de maladies. Chaque business case présente un expérience pratique de mise en oeuvre:
Salle 1
Le dossier médical on line pour les médecins généralistes.
L'expérience de l'Hôpital Gasthuiszuster - Antwerpen.
Jean De Sitter, Directeur Informatique, Hôpital Gasthuiszuster
Dominic Lemmens, Cegeka
La prise de rendez-vous par internet à l'hôpital.
L'expérience du Centre Hospitalier de Calais.
Sylvia Delplanque, Directrice Informatique Hôpital de Calais
Hugo Schellens, Ultragenda
Les applications de télésurveillance au service du patient et du professionnel
Lionel Mommeja, IBM
La gestion informatisée des workflows et des itinéraires cliniques du patient.
L'expérience de la Clinique de la douleur à Zol.
Claude Van Coillie, YUSE
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Salle 2
L'intérêt du telemonitoring pour les maladies chroniques évolutives.
L'expérience du Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg
Daniel Wagner, CHL
Le CRM et la gestion de la relation adhérents dans les mutuelles.
Synthèse des expériences dans les mutuelles et les caisses de prévoyance et de maladie en France.
Olivier Arnaud, Selligent
Suivi thérapeutique par le multimédia à l'Hôpital du Kirchberg
Laurent Lury, Hôpital du Kirchberg
Jean Racine, Telindus
Le suivi et la traçabilité des patients par les technologies RFID, Wi-Fi et Radiofréquence
Michel Legrand, HICT
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La place de l'informatique dans la stratégie marketing des hôpitaux de Genève
Jean-Christophe Bretton, Directeur Général Adjoint, Hôpitaux de Genève, Suisse
La mise en oeuvre d'un portail santé: nouvelle stratégie marketing vers les médecins généralistes et les patients? L'expérience de l'Hôpital St Jean à Bruges.
Helga De Neve, Directrice Informatique, Lauréate du prix e-gov 2005, Belgique
Le client au centre des nouveaux projets informatiques des Mutualités. Bénéfices et perspectives des chantiers en cours au sein de Patenamut et des Mutualités Libres.
Benoît Brassart, CIO, Partenamut, Belgique
L'enjeu de la signature électronique et de Luxtrust pour le secteur de la santé
M. Zimmer, Conseiller du Gouvernement, Luxembourg
Comment accélérer et optimiser le déploiement de ces solutions performantes? Le point de vue de l'industrie, des autorités publiques, des caisses de maladies et des directions hospitalières.
Panel de tous les orateurs de la journée animé par François Daue, Optifa, Luxembourg
Séance questions-réponses et conclusions
Conference Room 2
09:30-10:30
Telecardiology
Chair: G. Varoneckas
Co-Chair: J. Pettersson
Transtelephonic ECG, Different Approaches: The Aerotel Experience
R. Schliesser (Israel)
[abstract] [full presentation]
A Wireless PPG Sensor Applied over the Radial Artery - A Pilot Study
J. Pettersson, L. G. Lindberg (Sweden)
[abstract] [full presentation]
A Web-Based Data Bank of Heart Rate and Stroke Volume Recordings during Sleep
G. Varoneckas, A. Martinkënas, A. Podlipskyte et al. (Lithuania)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Distance Cardiology and Remote Psychology Care: Is this the Successful Formula
M. Jordanova, T. Dachev (Bulgaria)
[abstract] [full presentation]
11:00-12:30
eHealth in Developing Countries: The Future of Healthcare (1)
Chair: Y. Kwankam
Co-Chair: M. Zolfo
Computer Skills and Digital Divide for HIV/AIDS Doctors in Low Resource Settings
M. Zolfo, L. Lynen, V. Renggli, et al. (Belgium, Peru)
[abstract] [full presentation]
eHealth Program in Georgia
E. Kldiashvili (Georgia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine as a New Tool in Emergency Medical System of Uzbekistan
B. Rahimov, A. Khadjibaev (Uzbekistan)
Role of Telemedicine in Delivering Healthcare in Remote Areas of a Developing Country
Z. Ahmed (Pakistan)
[abstract] [full presentation]
e-Health as a Tool to Improve Access to Health-Care Services in Developing Countries
L. Androuchko, V. Androuchko (Switzerland)
[abstract]
The Background on the Mobile Telemedicine Units Application in Telemedicine Services and Networks within the Outlying Regions
V.A. Drogovoz, V.M. Levanov (Russia)
[abstract]
14:00-15:30
eHealth in Developing Countries: The Future of Healthcare (2)
Chair: L. Androuchko
Co-Chair: N.P. Chowdhry
Design of Bluetooth Based Low Cost Cardiac Telemonitoring System
N.P. Chowdhry, A.A. Memoni, B.S. Chowdhry, A.Q. Rjaput (Pakistan)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Exploring Natural Progression of Health-Related Uses of Mobile Phones: A Egyptian Case Study
P. Mechael (UK)
[abstract] [full presentation]
A Comparative Overview of e-Health Development in Developing and Developed Countries
P. Ray, L. Androuchko, V. Androuchko (Australia, Switzerland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Establishment and Development of an Integral Information System: Four Croatian Innovations
R. Stevanovic, A. Stanic, I. Klapan et al. (Croatia)
Building Clinical Capacity in Africa: The Search for Cost Effective, Scalable Solutions
L. Firth (Australia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
On the Horns of a Dilemma: Telemedicine for Africa?
M. Mars (South Africa)
[abstract] [full presentation]
16:00-17:30
International Initiative for Ubiquitous Healthcare (u-Health)
Chair: M. Lee
Co-Chair: J.S. Lai
Welcome address
S.M. Hsu (Taiwan)
[full presentation]
Intro to Ubiquitous Healthcare (u-Health) Consortium
P. Ray (Australia)
[full presentation]
From eHealth to Pervasive Solutions and Ambient Intelligence in pHealth. An International Perspective with Examples from Cardiology
P. Rubel (France)
[full presentation]
Asian Perspective: From e-Health to u-Health: NTUH Experience
F.P. Lai (Taiwan)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Panel Discussion
Moderator: P. Ray, S. Su
Panelists: M. Lee, F.P. Lai, S.M. Hsu, J.S. Lai, H.S. Chen
Conference Room 3
09:30-10:45
IT Solutions in Healthcare (3)
Chair: P. Zhang
Co-Chair: I. Bakettas
An Advanced Connectivity for Distributed and Heterogeneous Clinical Databases
I. Bakettas, C. Deimente, E. Gortzis, G. Nikiforidis (Greece)
[abstract] [full presentation]
CARAMEL: A Plugin-Architecture for the Secure Integration of Standards in Medical Information Systems
S. Brüggemann, M. Rohde (Germany)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Systematic Thinking in Multi-Agent System Coordination - Applied in Diabetic Health Care
P. Zhang, G. Bai (Sweden)
[abstract] [full presentation]
User Experience Design Guidelines for Telecare Services
B. von Niman, T. Sund, A. Rodriguez-Ascaso, S. Brown (France)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Mobile Phone Videoconferencing as a Tool for Rapid First Look Diagnosis
W. Glinkowski et al. (Poland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
11:00-12:15
Electronic Health Records and Data Transmission
Chair: T. Botsis
Co-Chair: T. Dostalova
Electronic Health Records in Continuous Shared Dental Care
T. Dostalova, P. Hanzlicek, Z. Teuberova et al. (Czech Republic)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Implementation of Computerized Information Systems in Oncology Unit
T. Botsis, P. Paraskeva, K.N. Syrigos (Greece)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Image Shark - PACS-CBIR Integrated System with Interactive Image Transmission using JPEG2000
P. Boninski, A. Przelaskowski, P. Halasa (Poland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Seamlessly and Securely Sharing Health Care Data with Triple Space Communication
E. Dellavalle, D. Cerri, D. Cerizza, A. Ghioni (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and Virtual Hypertension Clinic (VHC)
U. Korth, H. Schaps (Germany)
[abstract] [full presentation]
14:00-15:30
Doc@Hand Workshop
Knowledge Sharing and Decision Support for Healthcare Professionals
Project Description and Overview
A. Conconi (Italy)
[full presentation]
Ethical e Security Issues
S. Pini (Italy)
[full presentation]
Applying Doc@Hand to Support the Identification of Colon Cancer Patients at Primary Care Levels
A. Alonso (Spain)
[full presentation]
Doc@Hand - The Answer to Patient Recruitment
K. Gyertson (UK)
[full presentation]
Semantic Capabilities Brought by Doc@Hand
L. Sammartino (Italy)
[full presentation]
ASP Model Validation
V. Bekiaris (Greece)
[full presentation]
Conference Room 5
9:30-16:00
Healthware Workshop:
Improving Connectivity with Remote Areas for Equitable Access to Health Services
Chairs: Pascal Lochelongue (Alcatel Alenia Space) & Stephan Schug (EHTEL)
Presentation of the Expected Outcome of the Workshop
Pascal Lochelongue (Alcatel Alenia Space, Healthware Coordinator)
WELCOME ADDRESS:
Introduction of Healthware Context and Sitcom Policy of DG Enterprise
Christine Bernot (DG Enterprise)
Presentation of the Healthware Project
Pascal Lochelongue (Alcatel Alenia Space, Healthware Coordinator)
[full presentation]
TELEMEDICINE IN EUROPE: STATEMENT AND EXAMPLES:
Presentation of ESA Telemedicine Study
Francesco Feliciani (Head of Applications Section, ESA/ESTEC)
[full presentation]
UNESCO's Strategy and Priorities in Medical and Education Training
René Cluzel (DG Information, UNESCO)
Patients Point of View (Homecare/Telemedicine Solution for Retirement Home)
Angelica Frithiof (Stockholm Rheumatism Association, Sweden)
[full presentation]
Insight and Experience Gained from Clinical Telemedicine Applications
Alexander Horsch (University of Tromso)
SPECIFCITIES OF HEALTHWARE PILOT SITES:
HEALTHWARE: A Telemedicine Statistics Focus and an Overview of the Users Needs
Bernard Comet (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), France)
Fast Track Option for Medical Training in BLS/ALS Using DVB-RCS in the Health Emergency Coordination Centre of Crete: A User-centered Approach
Dimitris Vourvahakis (Prehospital Emergency Coordination Center, Crete)
Cardiology/Oncology Network
N. Shastry (Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK)
Remote Medical [Primary] Care and Isolated Persons
Louis Lareng (CHU Toulouse, France)
HEALTHWARE USER AND CITIZEN OPEN GROUP:
Synthesis of the morning sessions with special emphasis on Healthware's specificities/particularities, introduction of the afternoon sessions
Stephan Schug (EHTEL)
Goal & Missions
Hélène Mignot (C2Team: Launch of the User and Citizen Open Group (UCOG))
ROUND TABLE/OPEN DISCUSSION:
What is the expected added value of telemedicine applications (economical impact, medical practice, citizens and patients concerns), how to converge to an operational model? Definition and development of generic solution?
Stephan Schug (EHTEL) & Pascal Lochelongue (Alcatel Alenia Space, Healthware Coordinator)
DGInfso, European Community, e-Health and European Social Cohesion Policy
TBC
[full presentation]
Evidence on Economic Impact of eHealth and Telemedicine Applications
Alexander Dobrev (Empirica, Germany)
Francesco Feliciani (ESA/ESTEC)
N. shastry (Bristol Royal Infirmary)
Recommendations, Conclusion and Overview
Pascal Lochelongue & Stephan Schug
Click here for further details about the Healthware Project and the workshop
Friday 7 April 2006
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: M. Nerlich
Co-Chairs: A. Giannone, E. Kldiashvili
P.O.C.A.HO.N.T.AS (Point Of CAre Home Networked Tele ASsistance) An example of hospitalization in the territory
A. Giannone, V. La Bella, F. Paone (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine workstation for Developing Countries
J.B. Fortuin Abrahams, M. Molefi (South Africa)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Healthcare Systems Transformation - the role of eHealth
R.J. Richardson (UK)
[abstract] [full presentation]
The Creation of a National Telemedicine/eHealth Association in Nigeria and its Impact on the Federal Ministry of Health ICT-Committee
O.J. Awolola, B.L. Lawson (Nigeria)
[abstract] [full presentation]
11:00-12:30
International Telemedicine and eHealth Initiatives and Developments (2)
Presented by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Chair: R. Richardson
Co-Chair: W. Glinkowski
Virtual Health Care Knowledge Center in Georgia
E. Kldiashvili, N.G. Shakulashvili (Georgia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Tele-Virtual Reality and Tele-3D-Computer Assisted Surgery in Croatia: The Newest Telemedicine Technologies of the 21st Century
I. Klapan, R. Stevanovic, M. Novosel et al. (Croatia)
Internet based tele-rehabilitation videoconferencing system
W. Glinkowski, K. Makosa, M. Wasilewska, et al. (Poland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine Developments: A Regional Consorted Action in the INTERREG IIIC Program
P.J.M.M. Epping, R. Pullen, A. Wagener et al. (The Netherlands, UK, Italy, Spain)
[abstract]
New Ways in telemedicine - Experience of 2005
A. Vladzymyrskyy, V. Klymovytskyy, E. Dorokhova et al. (Ukraine, Netherlands, Switzerland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
IT in Healthcare of Developing Countries: Moldovan Experience
A. Grimut, C. Jaloba, M. Bortnic, V. Jeltonogov (Moldova)
[abstract] [full presentation]
13:00-14:40
Space Technology as a Tool for Delivery of eHealth
Under coordination of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Chair: M. del Mar Lleo
Co-Chair: A. Lee, F.D. Balducci
Introduction to the session "Space Technology as a Tool for eHealth": Use of Satellites to Face Environmental Threats to Human Health, and Use of Satellites in Telemedicine
Satellite-based Health Early Warning for Environmental Risks
M. del Mar Lleo (Italy)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Strategy Towards Sustainable Services in Tele-Health and Tele-Epidemiology
M. Lafaye, A. Guell (France)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Space Technology to Manage Control Interventions and Surveillance of Vector-Borne Diseases: National Control Program of Chagas Disease: Spatial Identification of Infested Houses Notified by Communities under Entomological Surveillance using GPS Technology to Monitor and Define Areas under Risk of Re-infestation
G. Russomando (Paraguay)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Development of a Portable Telemedicine Station
F.D. Balducci (Argentina)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine Applications in Mobile Surgery
E.B. Rodas, F. Mora, F. Tamariz, A. Vicuna, R.C. Merrell, E. Rodas (Ecuador, USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
River Health: Description of an Integral Healthcare Program in a Remote River Basin of Ecuador
E.B. Rodas, F. Mora, F. Tamariz, A. Vicuna, R.C. Merrell, E. Rodas (Ecuador, USA)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 2
09:30-10:30
Homecare and Health Management (2)
Chair: G. Perolle
Co-Chair: Th. Vontetsianos
A Programmable Multimedia Homecare Assistant
S. Ionita, M.M. Ionita (Romania)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Automatic Fall Detection and Activity Monitoring for Elderly
G. Perolle, P. Fraisse, M. Mavros , I. Etxeberria (Spain, France, Greece)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Home Based Integrated Care in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Failure with the Use of E-Health Services
Th. Vontetsianos, P. Giovas, A. Rigopoulou et al. (Greece)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Luxembourg Heart Failure Project, A New Concept of Tele-Homemonitoring for CHF Patients
N. Roesch (Luxembourg)
[abstract] [full presentation]
11:00-12:00
Homecare and Health Management (3)
Chair: L. Gadda
Co-Chair: T. Jokinen
Telecare - Practical Experiences with Video Communication in Homecare
T. Pfeller, E. Huber, B. van Venrooij (Austria, The Netherlands)
[abstract] [full presentation]
A Multichannel Communication Platform for Healthcare: Case Studies
T. Jokinen (Finland)
[abstract] [full presentation]
A Semantic-Based Healthcare Information Infrastructure Able to Integrate Medical Information and eHealth Services
E. Dellavalle, V. Perdoni, L. Gadda (Italy)
[abstract]
Telehomecare in PALLIATION Study (TIPS): Real Time Videoconferencing Support for End of Life Care
T. Abernathy, R. Cohen, C. Goldsmith et al. (A. MacLennan) (Canada)
[abstract] [full presentation]
13:00-14:30
Making Better Healthcare Service Best: Healthcare Challenges
Chair: R. Stevanovic
Co-Chair: P. Ray
Towards a Global e-Health Framework for the Support of Pandemic Control
S. Hinske, P. Ray (Germany, Australia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Nine-Years Experience in Telemedicine for Rural and Remote Districts of Russia: From Teleconsultations to e-Diagnostic Centers
O. Atkov, V. Stolyar, A. Selkov (Russia)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Telemedicine Segment of the Croatian e-Health System
M. Novosel, I. Klapan, R. Stevanovic, A. Pavelin, N. Klapan, M. Katic (Croatia)
Conference Room 3
09:30-10:30
How to Harness the Power of Internet for Competitive Health Care
Chair: P.D.F.A. Fullarton
Co-Chair: H.S. Chen
A Global, Low Operational Cost and Zero Infrastructure Investment, Store and Forward Telemedicine Platform
P.D.F.A. Fullarton (South Korea)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Application of VoIP Technology with Mobile Health Information System in a Wireless Hospital
H.S. Chen, C.E. Tai, G. Lee et al. (Taiwan)
[abstract] [full presentation]
CLINIC (Collaborative pLatform for supportINg knowledge management processes In the healthCare sector)
V. Perdoni (UK)
[abstract] [full presentation]
International Law and Telemedicine
N. Devillier (France)
[abstract] [full presentation]
Conference Room 4
14:00-16:00
Board Meeting
International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH)
Conference Room 5
09:30-16:00
Consortium Meeting
Healthware Project
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