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Advanced networks and computing in healthcare.

Michael Ackerman¹, Craig Locatis

¹Office of High Performance Computing & Communications, National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20894, USA.

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA

|April 14, 2011

Summary

Advanced computing and network technologies are transforming healthcare delivery. This review highlights key attributes of these applications, emphasizing their role in enabling new services and improving outcomes in telemedicine and beyond.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Telemedicine
Digital Health

Background:

The increasing capabilities of computing and network technologies necessitate understanding their healthcare applications.
The National Library of Medicine has funded numerous research and development projects in telemedicine and healthcare over the past 12-14 years.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify key characteristics and attributes of healthcare applications utilizing advanced computing and communication technologies.
To analyze themes from 45 funded projects and authors' experiences.

Main Methods:

Review of 45 research and development projects in telemedicine and healthcare funded by the National Library of Medicine.
Inclusion of projects published in professional literature.
Incorporation of authors' first-hand experience as project officers, reviewers, and monitors.

Main Results:

Advanced computing and network applications are applicable across various healthcare settings but are best suited for specific problems.
Effectiveness of healthcare projects is demonstrated, with outcomes depending on network service quality and bandwidth.
Many applications enable previously impossible services or research, leading to additional positive outcomes.

Conclusions:

Key attributes of advanced computing and network applications in healthcare have been identified.
Notable advances include imaging and visualization, enhanced collaboration and sense of presence, and improved mobility in communication and information access.
These technologies are crucial for the future of healthcare delivery and research.