Feasibility Study of eHealth Tools in Greece, Cyprus, and Italy
Author Information
Author(s): Mougiakakou Stavroula, Kyriacou Efthyvoulos, Perakis Kostas, Papadopoulos Homer, Androulidakis Aggelos, Konnis Georgios, Tranfaglia Riccardo, Pecchia Leandro, Bracale Umberto, Pattichis Constantinos, Koutsouris Dimitrios
Primary Institution: Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Hypothesis
Can an integrated platform for eHealth services improve healthcare delivery in isolated areas of the southeast Mediterranean?
Conclusion
The platform has proven functional and useful in various rural locations, but further efforts are needed to integrate it into local healthcare systems.
Supporting Evidence
- The platform was tested in 17 pilot sites across three countries.
- User satisfaction was evaluated through questionnaires.
- Technical evaluations showed low failure rates in data transmission.
- Users reported increased sense of security and improved healthcare access.
Takeaway
This study shows that using technology can help doctors and patients in remote areas get better healthcare services.
Methodology
The study involved installing and evaluating an integrated eHealth platform across various pilot sites in Greece, Cyprus, and Italy, focusing on telemedicine and eLearning services.
Limitations
The study did not achieve full integration with local healthcare systems, which may limit the platform's effectiveness.
Participant Demographics
Participants included healthcare providers and 'at-risk' citizens in rural and urban settings.
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