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What is Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE)

Chapter 45
Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
An initiative by healthcare professionals and industry to improve the way computer systems in healthcare share information. IHE promotes the coordinated use of established standards to address specific clinical need in support of optimal patient care. Systems developed in accordance with IHE communicate with one another better, are easier to implement, and enable care providers to use information more effectively.
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A Multichannel Framework for Multimedia Content Deployment in E-Health Environments
Crescenzio Gallo (University of Foggia, Italy)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3990-4.ch045
Abstract
In this chapter, the authors examine the technical background behind the general problem of multimedia content deployment, and the architectural and technical choices and legal implications to be considered in order to build an effective client/server multimedia content deployment platform. This platform is suited for the implementation and spreading of a series of services, integrated with the Health Information System and the related educational and recreational facilities and support activities. Such infrastructure requires a strong convergence of expertise and innovative technologies to integrate system components and guarantee security, usability, and interoperability as recommended by IHE.
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Chapter 45
A Multichannel Framework for Multimedia Content Deployment in E-Health Environments
An initiative by healthcare professionals and industry to improve the way computer systems in healthcare share information. IHE promotes the coordinated use of established standards to address specific clinical need in support of optimal patient care. Systems developed in accordance with IHE communicate with one another better, are easier to implement, and enable care providers to use information more effectively.
Published in Chapter: A Multichannel Framework for Multimedia Content Deployment in E-Health Environments; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
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