Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth 1st Edition by Shashi Gogia, ISBN-13: 978-0128143094

Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth 1st Edition by Shashi Gogia, ISBN-13: 978-0128143094

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• Publisher: ‎ Academic Press; 1st edition (November 22, 2019)
• Language: ‎ English
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0128143096
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0128143094

An overview of the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to solve health problems, especially for people living in remote and underserviced areas.

Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth provides an overview on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to solve health problems, especially for people living in remote and underserviced areas. With the advent of new technologies and improvement of internet connectivity, telehealth has become a new subject requiring a new understanding of IT devices and how to utilize them to fulfill health needs. The book discusses topics such as digitizing patient information, technology requirements, existing resources, planning for telehealth projects, and primary care and specialized applications. Additionally, it discusses the use of telemedicine for patient empowerment and telecare in remote locations.

Table of Contents:

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of Contributors
Acknowledgments
Section I: Telecare basics
Chapter 1: Overview
Abstract
Chapter 2: Rationale, history, and basics of telehealth
Abstract
Definitions
History of telemedicine and telehealth
Situations where telehealth has a role
Telehealth services are reshaping healthcare
Chapter 3: Management of patient healthcare information: Healthcare-related information flow, access, and availability
Abstract
Introduction
Definitions of EMR and EHR
Application of EHRs in telehealth
Data entry
Acquiring and utilizing nontextual data—images, sound, and more
Alerts and triggers
Healthcare data analytics
Analytics approaches
Chapter 4: Technology considerations
Abstract
Overview: Infrastructure requirement
How to ensure effective communication
Video conferencing (VC)
Example of video-conference system for emergency care
Standards and certification
Section II: Working together for health
Chapter 5: Platforms for collaborative process
Abstract
Introduction: Patients as partners in care
Telehealth platforms
Computer assisted care
Chapter 6: Patient-centered care
Abstract
Introduction
eHealth in patient engagement
Patient portal
Chapter 7: Maintaining and sustaining a telehealth-based ecosystem
Abstract
What is a telehealth-based ecosystem?
Role of telehealth in health system strengthening
Roles and responsibilities in a telehealth system
Planning a project
Analytics
Chapter 8: Tele-education
Abstract
Introduction
Distance education in the context of professional work in health
Digital health workforce: de novo skill set
Use and utility of virtual teaching in education
A case study of e-teaching in cardiology from India
Conclusion
Section III: Telemedicine
Chapter 9: Telesupport for the primary care practitioner
Abstract
Introduction
Telemedicine in primary healthcare
Why are doctors reluctant to adopt telehealth
Telemedicine for community healthcare workers
Tele support for nurse practitioners
Tele support for wounds, ulcers, and lymphedema
Chapter 10: Telecare within different specialties
Abstract
Introduction
Teleradiology
Telepathology
Teleophthalmology
Teledermatology
Telecardiology
Teleobstetrics/prenatal telemedicine service
Telecare in geriatrics
Teleoncology
Teleneurology
Telediabetes
Telepsychiatry and telemental health
Telesurgery
Teleotorhinolaryngology
Teledentistry
Teleemergency service
Tele-ICU
Teledialysis
Telerehabilitation
Chapter 11: Telecare during travel and for special situations
Abstract
Introduction
Maritime telemedicine
Telemedicine in commercial aviation
Arctic telemedicine
Telemedicine for prison populations
Medical tourism
Telehealth in disasters
Chapter 12: Mobile health (mHealth)
Abstract
Introduction
mHealth in supporting health workers
Developing apps for mobile devices
Persuasive technology and mHealth
mHealth evaluation
Section IV: Issues and future of telehealth
Chapter 13: Medicolegal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines pertaining to telehealth
Abstract
Telemedicine law
Medical ethics and telemedicine
Jurisdiction
Quality and standard of care
Chapter 14: Disruptive technologies: Present and future
Abstract
Introduction
Telehomecare
Tele-robotics in healthcare including in surgery
Artificial intelligence and IoT in healthcare
IoT?
Virtual reality in health
Blockchain
Big data
Chapter 15: Worldwide initiatives
Abstract
Australian experience
Telehealth in Brazil
Telemedicine/telehealth in Canada
India case study
Telemedicine in Africa
Summary of learnings
A final word
Glossary
References
Index

Sashi Bhushan Gogia is a practising surgeon who has been doing telehealth related activities as part of his day to day work and also overseeing successful telehealth projects as leader of his organization SATHI with multiple publications on the topic. Gogia is past President of APAMI – Asia Pacific Association for Medical Informatics, and President of SATHI – Society for Administration of Telemedicine and Health Informatics, organization that is currently running telemedicine projects in Nepal, North East and Maharashtra/Goa for Tele Ophthalmology and Limb care. He is also member of Bureau of Indian Standards MHD 17 taskforce on Development of Healthcare Informatics Standards and Chairperson of Telehealth Working Group of International Medical Informatics Association – IMIA.

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