2nd International ICST Conference on Broadband Networks

Research Article

Delivering e-health via broadband

  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.1109/ICBN.2005.1589715,
        author={Penny Jennett},
        title={Delivering e-health via broadband},
        proceedings={2nd International ICST Conference on Broadband Networks},
        publisher={IEEE},
        proceedings_a={BROADNETS},
        year={2006},
        month={2},
        keywords={},
        doi={10.1109/ICBN.2005.1589715}
    }
    
  • Penny Jennett
    Year: 2006
    Delivering e-health via broadband
    BROADNETS
    IEEE
    DOI: 10.1109/ICBN.2005.1589715
Penny Jennett1,*
  • 1: Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
*Contact email: jennett@ucalgary.ca

Abstract

This presentation provides an overview of e-health or telehealth applications suited to broadband. It reviews current applications, addresses value-add/benefits, and discusses challenges and barriers. Three examples of Canadian IP broadband e-health networks are outlined. The presentation closes by outlining implications and future directions