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EHealth
eHealth describes healthcare services which are supported by digital processes, communication or technology such as electronic prescribing, Telehealth, or Electronic Health Records (EHRs). The term "eHealth" originated in the 1990s[1], initially conceived as "Internet medicine," but has since evolved to have a broader range of technologies and innovations aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and accessibility. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), eHealth encompasses not only internet-based healthcare services but also modern advancements such as artificial intelligence, mHealth (mobile health), and telehealth, which collectively aim to improve accessibility and efficiency in healthcare delivery.[2] Usage of the term varies widely. A study in 2005 found 51 unique definitions of eHealth, reflecting its diverse applications and interpretations.[3] While some argue that it is interchangeable with health informatics as a broad term covering electronic/digital processes in health[4], others use it in the narrower sense of healthcare practice specifically facilitated by the Internet.[5][6][7] It also includes health applications and links on mobile phones, referred to as mHealth or m-Health.[8] . Key components of eHealth include electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, health information exchange, mobile health applications, wearable devices, and online health information. For example, diabetes monitoring apps allow patients to track health metrics in real time, bridging the gap between home and clinical care.[2] These technologies enable healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders to access, manage, and exchange health information more effectively, leading to improved communication, decision-making, and overall healthcare outcomes.
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- ^ Oh, Hans; Rizo, Carlos; Enkin, Murray; Jadad, Alejandro (24 February 2005). "What Is eHealth (3): A Systematic Review of Published Definitions". Journal of Medical Internet Research. 7 (1): e1. doi:10.2196/jmir.7.1.e1. PMC 1550636. PMID 15829471.
- ^ ICT Applications and Cybersecurity Division: Policies and Strategies Department; ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (September 2008). "Implementing e-Health in Developing Countries: Guidance and Principles" (PDF). International Telecommunication Union. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ Griskewicz, M. (July 2002). "HIMSS SIG develops proposed e-health definition". HIMSS News. 13 (7): 12.
- ^ Eysenbach, G; Diepgen, TL (January–February 2001). "The role of e-health and consumer health informatics for evidence-based patient choice in the 21st century". Clinics in Dermatology. 19 (1): 11–7. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.7.2559. doi:10.1016/S0738-081X(00)00202-9. PMID 11369478.
- ^ Ball, Marion J.; Lillis, Jenifer (April 2001). "E-health: transforming the physician/patient relationship". International Journal of Medical Informatics. 61 (1): 1–10. doi:10.1016/S1386-5056(00)00130-1. PMID 11248599. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2017 – via Elsevier.
- ^ O'Donoghue, John; Herbert, John (October 2012). "Data Management within mHealth Environments: Patient Sensors, Mobile Devices, and Databases". Journal of Data and Information Quality. 4: 5. doi:10.1145/2378016.2378021. S2CID 2318649.
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