At this conference, participants will gain an insight into the world of the possible. With the help of information technology, health services can be delivered in new ways. Telemedicine in the year of 2008 is much more than doctors consultations with videoconferencing and remotely assisted surgery. The Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine invites research communities, business and others to submit their vision of the world of possibilities in health.
Treatment without the need to travel
Telemedicine involves applying technology for medical follow-up, diagnosis, and check-ups as close as possible to users homes. Naturally, it is still necessary to go to a hospital to get help in many cases, but growing numbers of patient groups need follow-up, check-ups, and dialogue with the health service for which physical travel to a hospital is not so important.
"As the population ages and the prevalence of lifestyle diseases increases, the need for health services grows. There are many advantages associated with offering health services in patients' homes. In an experimental project, we have created a solution that enables follow-up from a hospital via the patient's TV screen. The aim is to come up with more solutions that can make everyday life easier for people with chronic conditions," explains the head of the Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine, Sture Pettersen.
Pictures of the possible
In June 2008, the Centre for Telemedicine is inviting researchers, health professionals, and authorities to think together about the challenges we share from a global perspective. The conference is a forum for innovation brainstorming, research and exchange of ideas.
"We will draw pictures of the possible. The emergence of widespread new diseases calls for new initiatives from the public health service. In particular, we will devote our attention to innovative solutions for people with chronic and lifestyle-related illnesses," Sture Pettersen comments.
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http://www.telemed.no/ttec2008
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About Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine (NST)
The Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine (NST) is a centre of research and expertise that gathers, produces and disseminates knowledge about telemedicine services, both in Norway and internationally.
The goal is to ensure the integration of telemedicine services. NST is an internationally known organization and was chosen as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Telemedicine in 2002.
The Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine is together with several partners building a scientific environment within telemedicine and eHealth. Tromsø Telemedicine Ladoratory was established in 2006 as a Centre for Research-Based Innovation and are combining human caring with new technologies, in order to provide better health care and reduce the growing burden on the health care system.
For more information, please visit www.telemed.no.