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An innovative approach to research and development: the CEFRIEL experience
A Castelli1, C Colombo, M Decina
1Information and Communication Technology for Medicine Area--CEFRIEL, Milan, Italy.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 18, 2001
Summary
CEFRIEL, a center for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research and training, has successfully applied its expertise to the healthcare sector through its ITEM area. This expansion demonstrates the profitability of their approach in a new field.
Area of Science:
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Health Informatics
Background:
- CEFRIEL, established in 1988, focuses on ICT education and research.
- The organization has trained over 500 specialists and 100 researchers in ICT.
- CEFRIEL operates across seven specialized ICT areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the applicability and profitability of CEFRIEL's ICT expertise in the healthcare sector.
- To establish and assess the Information and communication TEchnology for Medicine (ITEM) area.
- To leverage existing ICT skills for healthcare innovation.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Information and communication TEchnology for Medicine (ITEM) area in 1998.
- Application of CEFRIEL's ICT research and training methodologies within the healthcare domain.
- Collaboration between university, industry, and public government sectors.
Main Results:
- Positive outcomes and profitability demonstrated by the ITEM area in the last two years.
- Successful transfer of ICT expertise to the healthcare sector.
- Enrichment of training courses with industry and service sector insights.
Conclusions:
- CEFRIEL's model is adaptable and profitable in the healthcare sector.
- The ITEM area represents a successful expansion of CEFRIEL's mission.
- Continued integration of industry realities enhances training and research.