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Medical technology and research: an engineer's view.

G Van der Perre¹

¹Division of Biomechanics and Engineering Design, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

Technology and Health Care : Official Journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine

|October 3, 2014

Summary

This study explores medical technology within healthcare and research, focusing on biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering. It reviews European cooperation and EC programs in biomedical engineering research.

Keywords:

Health care practice Medical research Medical technology

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Engineering
Medical Technology

Background:

Focuses on a university engineering department's perspective.
Examines medical technology in healthcare practice and research.
Highlights biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering research areas.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss medical technology from a university engineering department's viewpoint.
To review European cooperation in biomedical engineering research.
To present conclusions on medical technology and research.

Main Methods:

Literature review of medical technology applications.
Analysis of European cooperation in biomedical engineering research.
Inclusion of EC (European Community) program details.

Main Results:

Medical technology is central to both healthcare practice and research.
European cooperation in biomedical engineering research is significant.
Specific EC programs support biomedical engineering advancements.

Conclusions:

University engineering departments play a key role in medical technology research and education.
European collaboration enhances biomedical engineering research outcomes.
The integration of medical technology requires consideration of both clinical practice and research needs.