Automation of e-health systems through mobile devices and semantic technology

Abdullai, Besim (2012): Automation of e-health systems through mobile devices and semantic technology. Published in: Proceedings of ICEIRD 2012 , Vol. 1, No. 2012 (1 June 2012): pp. 16-26.

Abstract

In the time where the digital world is moving to mobile devices, new opportunities are emerging for the e-health systems. We live in the time when data are stored in different databases and different ways. This imposed the use of ontologies to resolve interoperability issues. Ontologies can be used for automation of e-health system data flow, enabling automated responses in real time to patient data entered into the medical record from Physicians and hospitals, and by offering caregivers evidence-based, best-practice information about how to act in emergency or nonemergency situations. Mobile e-health semantic systems help Physicians tracking better the health of their patients, avoid mistakes and act faster in emergency situations Semantic technology and database technology in combination with mobile devices together make a combined information system which will revolutionize the way how today’s health institutions treat their patients.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: E-health, mobile computing, semantic technology, ontologies, system modelling
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I0 - General; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs > C88 - Other Computer Software; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health

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