Abstract
This research service analyzes emerging technologies that can constitute a virtual hospital and their impact in the healthcare market.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Scope and Methodology
- 1. Scope
- 2. Methodology
Introduction
- 1. Anatomy of a Virtual Hospital
- 2. E-Road to Health
2. TECHNOLOGY CONCEPT VIEW POINT
Virtual Environments
- 1. Virtual Reality
- 2. Preoperative Planning and Navigation
Virtual Tele-Applications
- 1. Virtual Monitoring and Decision Support
- 2. Virtual Medical Library
3. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR
Drivers and Challenges
- 1. Drivers
- 2. Challenges
- 3. Restraints
Industry Trends
- 1. Technology Platform for a Virtual Hospital
4. ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS
Technology Assessment - Virtual Environments
- 1. Simulation Training Complements Patient Safety
- 2. Virtual Reality has Transitioned from Lab to Therapy
- 3. The Pulse of Medical Training
- 4. Navigation Techniques Assist in Preplanned Surgery
- 5. Virtual Learning Tool for Nurse Education
Technology Assessment - Virtual Tele-Applications
- 1. A Computerized Engine Helps Doctors in Decision Making
- 2. A Virtual Unit with Critical Care Application
- 3. The e-Wardrobe for Tomorrow
- 4. Protoype of a Virtual Hospital in the Euro-Meditteranean Region
Contacts
- 1. Commercial Contacts
- 2. University Contacts
5. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
Database Tables
- 1. Number of Hospitals (1999-2006)
- 2. Number of Physicians (1999-2006)
- 3. Number of Nurses (2002-2012)
- 4. Total Healthcare Expenditure (1999-2006
