Towards a patient-centered collaborative health care system model
Journal
International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering
Date Issued
2012-12-01
Author(s)
Kotevska, Olivera
Vlahu-Gjorgievska, Elena
Trajkovik, Vladimir
Koceski, Saso
Abstract
Recent advances in wireless sensor networks
(WSN) technologies are enabling patient-centered, result
oriented health care services, in the most cost-effective manner.
Furthermore, technological advances are enabling a greater
shift from institutional services to community-based services.
The model of the collaborative health care system (COHESY)
presented in this paper offers 24 hour monitoring of the
condition of patients and the possibility of sending an
emergency call for sudden deterioration of his medical
condition. In addition, the system enables the patient (system
user) to contact other people with similar condition and
exchange their experience. This system improves the terms of
home care treatment of the patient and also increases the
medical capacity of the appropriate institutions. The result is
significant reduction of the overall costs for patients and
hospitals.
(WSN) technologies are enabling patient-centered, result
oriented health care services, in the most cost-effective manner.
Furthermore, technological advances are enabling a greater
shift from institutional services to community-based services.
The model of the collaborative health care system (COHESY)
presented in this paper offers 24 hour monitoring of the
condition of patients and the possibility of sending an
emergency call for sudden deterioration of his medical
condition. In addition, the system enables the patient (system
user) to contact other people with similar condition and
exchange their experience. This system improves the terms of
home care treatment of the patient and also increases the
medical capacity of the appropriate institutions. The result is
significant reduction of the overall costs for patients and
hospitals.
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