Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 14, 2026

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management
Published on: June 29, 2019
Cybermedicine tools for communication and learning
1School of Computer Science, University of Wales, Bangor, UK. n.w.john@bangor.ac.uk
Abstract:
The medical domain provides excellent opportunities for communication and teaching of healthcare issues using computer graphics, visualization techniques, and virtual environments. Possible applications include anatomical educational tools; patient education; diagnostic aids; virtual autopsies; planning and guidance aids; skills training; and computer augmented reality. Both clinicians and patients can benefit from the appropriate use of tools that make use of these technologies. This paper provides an overview of the state-of-the-art technologies in this exciting field, including detailed examples from our research. The term cybermedicine is discussed and issues for effective cybermedicine are highlighted.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
Barriers to Effective Communication II
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
Therapeutic Communication
Verbal communication depends on language or a prescribed way of using words so that people can share information effectively. The critical aspects of verbal...
Communication
Within...

