Evidence Based Telemedicine for Remote and Rural Underserved
Regions in LA using e-health Platforms
Regions in LA using e-health Platforms
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This project introduces an e-health model to
the provision of health services in strongly underserved regions
in Colombia and Brazil. The implementation of this model is supported
on current telehealth technologies as well as on evidence based
medicine. The target clinical applications include typical infectious
diseases for the region such as malaria and tuberculosis, and general
ultrasound applications such as pregnancy control, urology and cardiovascular
diagnosis. The trial of this model, reflected in the deployment
and pilot tests of telehealth stations, will demonstrate local health
authorities the benefits of information technologies for health
provision and social development. As a result, it is expected that
this model be incorporated into health services of both government
health authorities and private health providers.
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General objectives
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To implement an e-health model, based on current information technologies and telehealth systems, to improve the access and quality of public health system resources for those people living in underserved regions.
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To support evidence based medical diagnoses and therapy efforts in developing countries using information technologies.
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To promote education, technology transfer and economic growth though the introduction and use of Internet and information technologies for health service improvement.
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To adapt, implement and disseminate European telehealth technologies to LA and to show interoperability with existing LA telehealth systems and networks based on standards.
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To foster social development through the improvement of disease control and health services.
Social Impact
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To reduce the gap between underserved regions and large cities in medical service levels, and consequently, contribute to the reduction of the social complication. The image of equal opportunity of receiving government medical care, especially for minorities will be created and promoted.
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T@lemed aims to increase education and economic opportunities through the provision of training related to e-health technology and the initiation of e-health companies.
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To develop strategies for sustainable telehealth services. The telemedical services developed and implemented in T@lemed will be compliant to and complementary with national health strategies in the target countries.
Clinical Impact
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To enable the efficient and cost effective use of high level and high quality medical resources available in large cities for improvement of health services for residents in remote and rural underserved regions.
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To help reduce morbidity and mortality in underserved regions by providing a means for early detection and treatment of contagious diseases such as Malaria and TB by the use of telematics and e-health technologies.
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To improve the primary healthcare by the use of telematic ultrasound systems to connect expert's know-how in large cities to remote area.
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To contribute to the advancement of medical research, diagnosis and treatment methods, through the efficient collection and sharing of data on treatment outcomes and patient demographics.
Technological Impact
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To develop intelligent user interfaces for health professionals and patients to use the telehealth platform in networks with clinical databases. Electronic guidelines, diagnosis and treatment results transmitted using information technology will generate the database for evidence based medicine in the targeted regions.
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To increase the public sensitiveness for medical data. The security technology will be used to protect medical data from unauthorized access. A public key infrastructure for e-health application will be implemented and promoted.
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Use of DICOM standard for diagnostic image storage, retrieval and transfer or the European VITAL standard for the exchange of vital signs, and XML technology for interoperability. Interoperability with Latin American telehealth technology and telehealth network will be demonstrated.
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T@lemed will also develop and promote the "e-health" community as a forum for discussions, to exchange experiences about telehealth systems and services and to get and give advice about e-health related questions.
Acknowledgement
This web site has been produced with the financial
assistance of the European Union. The contents are the sole responsibility
of @lis-T@lemed and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting
the position of the European Union.
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