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

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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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