Ubiquitous Multimedia Data Access in Electronic Health Care Systems

Ubiquitous Multimedia Data Access in Electronic Health Care Systems

Author: 
Aboelfotoh, Muhammad H.
Place: 
Hershey, PA
Publisher: 
IGI Global
Date published: 
2013
Responsibility: 
Martin, Patrick, jt. author
Hassanein, Hossam, jt. author
Editor: 
Tjondronegoro, D.
Source: 
Tools for Mobile Multimedia Programming and Development
Abstract: 

Advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have enabled the provisioning of more cost-efficient means of delivering healthcare services through electronic healthcare systems (e-health). However, these solutions have constrained the mobility of medical professionals as well as patients. Mobile devices have been sought as a potential solution to free medical professionals and patients from mobility constraints. This chapter discusses the literature proposed in multimedia data transfer and retrieval, utilizing mobile devices and a multitude of wireless access technologies. A background section presents the different software technologies utilized by the proposed work, as well as a literature review. Following that, the authors compare these proposed systems and discuss issues and controversies found in these proposed systems, as well as propose means to address some of these issues. They conclude with an overall conclusion and outline future directions in this field.

Series: 
Advances in Wireless Technologies and Telecommunication

CITATION: Aboelfotoh, Muhammad H.. Ubiquitous Multimedia Data Access in Electronic Health Care Systems edited by Tjondronegoro, D. . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2013. Tools for Mobile Multimedia Programming and Development - Available at: https://library.au.int/ubiquitous-multimedia-data-access-electronic-health-care-systems