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Five years' experience with the Telemedicine Information Exchange
1Telemedicine Research Center, Portland, Oregon 97201, USA. brown@telemed.org
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|May 4, 2000
Summary
The Telemedicine Information Exchange (TIE) offers extensive online resources for telemedicine, including databases on programs, literature, and funding. Its longevity provides unique insights into telemedicine trends.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
- Telemedicine Research
Background:
- The Telemedicine Information Exchange (TIE) has been a key online resource since 1995.
- Major funding was received from the National Library of Medicine in 1997.
- TIE provides comprehensive information on telemedicine via the World Wide Web.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the evolution and trends in telemedicine.
- To highlight the resources and impact of the TIE platform.
- To leverage TIE's long-standing presence for observational insights.
Main Methods:
- The TIE platform aggregates data from multiple sources.
- Key databases include literature citations, active telemedicine programs, and vendor information.
- Web analytics track visitor numbers and linking websites.
Main Results:
- TIE has been operational since early 1995, with significant NLM funding in 1997.
- The platform hosts six major databases and a document delivery service.
- TIE receives 5000 monthly visitors and over 1000 external web links.
Conclusions:
- The TIE's sustained presence offers a valuable historical perspective on telemedicine.
- Its extensive resources and user engagement underscore its importance in the field.
- Researchers can utilize TIE data to observe and analyze telemedicine trends over time.