Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 17, 2026
07:13
Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform
Published on: April 12, 2021
TM-provider: a new communicatory model for telemedicine services support
Lamprini T Kolovou1, George N Triantafyllou, Constantine A Chassomeris
1Communication Laboratory, Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept., University of Patras, Greece.
Summary
A new Telemedicine (TM) service provider model, TM-Provider, uses multilevel controllers for session administration. This model offers an integrated, secure, and technology-independent architectural solution for telemedicine application development.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Computer Science
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Telemedicine systems require robust administrative and security frameworks.
- Existing telemedicine platforms often lack integrated architectural solutions, hindering development.
- Secure and efficient communication protocols are crucial for telemedicine session management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel model, TM-Provider, for telemedicine service providers.
- To present a comprehensive administrative framework for telemedicine sessions.
- To develop a secure and adaptable architectural solution for telemedicine applications.
Main Methods:
- Proposed a new model named TM-Provider.
- Implemented two multilevel controllers for telemedicine session administration.
- Developed an advanced request-respond protocol for inter-controller communication, incorporating security mechanisms.
Main Results:
- The TM-Provider model facilitates full administration of telemedicine sessions.
- The communication protocol effectively manages message traffic and ensures data protection.
- The architecture provides a unified solution for designers and developers.
Conclusions:
- The TM-Provider model offers an integrated architectural solution for telemedicine applications.
- The proposed protocol enhances security and efficiency in telemedicine communications.
- This model supports the development of telemedicine applications across diverse technologies and platforms.
Related Concept Videos
01:15Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model
The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...
01:29Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
01:21Tertiary Healthcare System
Specialized care provided over an extended period is called tertiary care. Usually, a primary or secondary care physician will refer a patient to tertiary care. A patient's maximum physical and mental function is restored in tertiary care, which is caused due to the impact of a chronic illness or condition. Tertiary care aims to achieve the highest level of functioning possible while managing chronic illness. For example, a patient who falls and fractures their hip will need secondary care to...
01:20Integrated Healthcare System
An integrated healthcare system (IHS) is a set of organizations that provides for or arranges to provide coordinated and continuous service to a defined population. The IHS takes responsibility for that particular population's health status and outcome, both clinically and fiscally. An integrated healthcare system is a well-organized, well-coordinated, and collaborative network. The integrated delivery system is a network that connects different healthcare providers to deliver organized,...
01:30Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include: