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This paper consists of the development of a system to help patients with different disabilities, affected by rare or chronic diseases or any kind of dependence through tele assistance, virtual interaction and intelligent monitoring. The main goal is to increase the quality of life of the minorities who cannot take full advantage of the healthcare system by providing an alternative way of monitoring them with the technology embedded in this paper. The result of the paper is not intended to be a single solution, but a modular system that allows the construction of an application that is able to measure the needs of a health administration and the patients. The paper also pursues an educational training to the facultative trainees in a new way to approach patient treatments. It can improve the quality of life of the patients by saving them time and other resources in moving to the Health center and the professionals can also save time as they can take advantage of the online treatments by using the proposed system.

Tele-Treatment Application Design for Disable Patients with Wireless Sensors

The purpose of this study is to explore factors which influence adoption, implementation and continued use of tele-healthcare systems. Methods: Qualitative research was conducted by in-depth interviews with 17 professionals from various fields of organizations involved in developing and implementing tele-healthcare systems. Data were analysed thematically, using a conceptual model of diffusion of innovations. Results: The system users were reacted positively to the 3 attributes out of 9 which decided the adoption of innovation. In addition, it is required to redesign the tele-health care system simpler and easier so that the system users can access to the system much more easily regardless of space and time limitations. From the design stage on an individual level, it is necessary to conduct detailed needs analysis and listen to users who are at the center of innovation diffusion. On an organizational level, it is necessary to actively prepare for possible problems during system implementation, educate the users and build communication channels continuously. Conclusion: This study has identified the factors affecting the innovation of tele-health care systems and contributed to the understanding of the operation of tele-health care systems by the diffusion of innovation theory in community health posts.

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권명순 ( Kwon Myung Soon )

Papers

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