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RHINE-AM. An inter-regional health information network for Europe
P H Ketikidis1, B V Ambrosiadou, A van der Werff
1Department of Computer Science, CITY Liberal Studies, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|December 8, 1996
Summary
The RHINE network promotes Information Technology (IT) know-how transfer across European regions, focusing on health sector applications. It aims to advance IT research and develop distributed database technologies for regional information systems.
Area of Science:
- Information Technology
- Health Informatics
- Regional Development
Background:
- RHINE is a European inter-regional network focused on knowledge transfer.
- The network emphasizes Information Technology (IT) methods and tools.
- The project specifically highlights the significance of IT in the health sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote know-how transfer in IT methods and tools within participating European regions.
- To extend the existing network and foster advancements in IT research.
- To explore applications of IT in the health sector and develop open regional information systems.
Main Methods:
- Establishing an inter-regional network for knowledge exchange.
- Focusing on the application of IT in the health sector.
- Developing distributed database and knowledge base technologies.
Main Results:
- Facilitated know-how transfer in IT across European regions.
- Demonstrated the significance of IT applications within the health sector.
- Advanced research in IT, particularly in distributed data and knowledge base technologies.
Conclusions:
- The RHINE network effectively promotes IT knowledge transfer and research.
- IT, especially distributed database technologies, is crucial for open regional information systems in healthcare.
- Continued network expansion and IT research are vital for regional development.