Introduction, Mission and Potential Areas of Collaboration F. Lievens1,2, M. Jordanova3,4 1Board Member, Secretary and Treasurer of International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH), Switzerland 2Director, Med-e-Tel, Belgium, lievens@skynet.be 3Space Technology & Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria 4Education Program Coordinator, Med-e-Tel, mjordan@bas.bg

As this presentation is focused on Junior Scientists and Students’ training the authors have tried to add, as much as possible, information on available online free of charge resources in order to facilitate further self-education and information exchange 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Introduction SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Within a Century – from Casuistic to Practice March 22,1905 W. Einthoven tele-ECG, Dumanskyy et al. 2013 April 2011, ECG Patch – Monitoring Patients 24/7, Dinesen et al., Med-e-Tel 2011 Application of the telegraph for medical care management during the Russian-Japanese war (1904—1905), Dumanskyy et al. 2013 Nowadays wireless devices for medical care management, Schiltz A et al., Med-e-Tel 2014 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Web and SMS-servers for safe motherhood program and in-house training of personnel - Philippines, Pakistan, Indonesia Reaching under-served and isolated areas, Brazil VR and treatment of phobias Nowadays Telemedicine/eHealth is everywhere, influencing the Entire Healthcare System! It is able to provide healthcare everywhere and reach those that are in need on land, at sea or in the air Solutions for remote areas, Russia Virtual education Telerehabilitation of articulation disorders of children Supporting wound care All illustrations are from Med-e-Tel, www.medetel.eu 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Telemedicine & eHealth Telehealth eHealth Telemedicine (Telemonitoring, Teledermatorlogy, Telepathology …) mHealth Universal Health Coverage 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Global Partnerships lead to successful Local Solutions Local and national eHealth implementation must occur in a global context and vice versa, i.e. from a “Glocal” perspective The cheap, widely available ICT and Internet supports the shift from local to global healthcare. The internet permits the formation of worldwide networks of facilities with common features. Through these networks, local care facilities have access to global expertise that improves their access, quality and safety. This is glocal health care The goal of glocal health care is a system which is open, high quality and will not waste of global or local resources Global Partnerships lead to successful Local Solutions 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

The way forward is collaboration and cooperation in order to make the benefits of science, information and technology, available to all A major international forum helps bringing experts and stakeholders together 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

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THE International Federation of national associations who represent their country’s Telemedicine and eHealth stakeholders www.isfteh.org Non Governmental and Not-for-profit Society, under Swiss Law NGO in Official Relations with WHO Primarily an Umbrella for National Telemedicine/eHealth Societies or Associations 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Mission Statement ISfTeH is THE International Federation of national associations who represent their country’s Telemedicine and eHealth stakeholders and exists to facilitate the international dissemination of knowledge and experience in Telemedicine and eHealth and to provide access to recognized experts in the field worldwide 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Main Activities Promoting & Supporting Telemedicine/eHealth activities around the globe Incubating & Assisting the start-up of new national organizations Networking & Scientific Platform Annual International Events Supporting member countries in the field of Telemedicine and eHealth Strategy & Policies Regulations & Standards Business Model & Reimbursement Education & Training … 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Worldwide Membership (87 countries as per September 2014) 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Institutional Members National Members Associate Members Institutional Members Individual Members Corporate Members Nurse Members Student Members Students and Nurses memberships are free of charge categories! 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

International Relations ISfTeH is an NGO in official relations with WHO 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Partners SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Communication Tools Website www.isfteh.org Discussion Forum (on the website) ISfTeH Newsletter (quarterly) Member Announcements ISfTeH e-Journal 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Areas of Collaboration 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Education and e-Journal http://journals.ukzn.ac.za/index.php/JISfTeH 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Students Annual student Videoconference Session and Contest at Med-e-Tel Remote presentations of student projects and research in eHealth $ 1500 award for the best presentation 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG eHealth Economics Facilitating members to assess the costs and benefits of an eHealth initiatives over time and for several stakeholders, including citizens, patients, carers, health professionals and other health workers, healthcare provider organizations and payers … 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Collaborative Care Team in Open Source Learn more at www.isfteh.org/working_groups or www.medetel.eu/index.php?rub=knowledge_resources_topic&page= Benefits_of_Free_Libre_Open_Source_Software 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Junior Doctors The ISfTeH Junior Doctors Working Group aims to spread eHealth knowledge at the level of Junior Doctors and involve them in Telemedicine and eHealth related initiatives. Junior doctors represent a generation already involved in clinical practice and particularly able to use new technologies and to figure out new ways of practicing medicine. For this reason they can be considered as a key component towards successful implementation of new technologies in health assistance and education, being a bridge between the worlds of students and senior doctors. 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Tele-Nursing Vision: Mission: Nurses extending their reach through technology and improving the quality of healthcare delivery worldwide Mission: To provide a forum for exchange of knowledge and experiences to nurses and others who are working with or supporting nurses using eHealth applications S. Vido et al. 2013, www.medetel.eu 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Dental cross WG Teledentistry The WG promotes teledentistry, i.e. the application of information and communication technologies to the odontology practice The WG encourages the partnership between national and international education centers and supports the qualification of specialists and exchange of knowledge 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG International Tele-Opthalmology (ITOWG) ITOWG and its activities promote the use of telemedicine in fields related to ophthalmology and optometry. It supports and advices the use of Tele- ophthalmology among new professionals, and also contributing to its development, producing innovation, knowledge, techniques, results and impacts Tele-ophtalmology in action (www.medetel.eu, 2013) 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Women and eHealth (WoW) Highlight the crucial role of women in eHealth and Telemedicine and their unrecognized capacity as builders of alternative futures, based on characteristics such as an innate future orientation, capacity to mediate and to network at all levels, capacity to be social actors, to face natural catastrophes and human conflicts by creating solidarity among women. Works in close cooperation with the Millennia2025 Women and eHealth (WeHealth) International Working Group 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Chronic Disease Management The WG wants to achieve two clear goals: a better life for chronic patients and a better use of healthcare resources. That can be done by implementing a sound organisation and standardised procedures, as well as taking advantage of the more and more rapidly developing ICT applications. The WG promotes the cooperation among professionals, companies and institutions with different viewpoints, approaches, expertise and cultures in the field of Chronic Disease Management Monitoring of Patients with Bipolar Disorder & at Risk of Fainting, Med-e-Tel 2010 & 2012 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Medical & Bio-Informatics Focusing on all aspects of bioinformatics, medical informatics and health informatics In support of Roentgenology, Med-e-Tel 2011 Health search engine, Med-e-Tel 2011 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

WG Social Media Junior Doctors Network Perspective, Med-e-Tel 2014, www.medetel.eu 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Many Possibilities to Learning from Other Members Good Practice Models www.isfteh.org/working_groups/category/good_ practice_models Access to WHO-ITU National eHealth Strategy Toolkit National Strategies Australia Ghana Kenya Rwanda Scotland South Africa Sweden More information at www.isfteh.org Follow what members are doing all over the world Learn more about projects, devices, publications, events, learning initiatives … 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Networking: Annual Events 19th ISfTeH International Conference & 5th Carrefour de la Télésanté, 16-17 October 2014, Paris, France 13th edition of Med-e-Tel: The International Educational and Networking Forum for eHealth, Telemedicine and Health ICT, 22-24 April, 2015 in conjunction with Connectathon 2015 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

IHE-Europe Connectathon 2015 IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) World-wide initiative that enables Healthcare IT system users and suppliers to work together to enable interoperability of IT systems Connectathon A connectivity test marathon where vendors test the interoperability of their products in a structured environment with peer vendors. against multiple vendors using real world clinical scenarios following IHE Integration Profiles specifications. across a variety of domains : Radiology, Cardiology, Pathology, Patient Care Devices, Patient Care Coordination, Pharmacy, Laboratory, & IT Infrastructure It is all about evidence based interoperability! www.ihe-europe.net 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

ISfTeH Supported Events 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Free Online Knowledge Resources ~4600 abstracts, papers and PPT Free download! Free download! Per year Per topic Per country Evidence based 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

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Through its various activities & members, ISfTeH assists the Promotion and dissemination of ideas, technologies, research ... Helps to enhance healthcare with new ICT tools & technologies Serve as one-stop-shop for eHealth information and evidence Provides ideas to broaden educational programs and courses to improve and sustain human and institutional capacity Establish and maintain international networks and communities Improve collaborative work and learning within and between groups, communities, institutions Support country review of eHealth situations and the development of national eHealth policies and strategies Supports its members in consolidation, sharing and use of evidence for healthcare practice, for policy- and decision-making … 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Do not Miss the Opportunity! Make the Best of ISfTeH Collaboration Opportunities ↑ to impact eHealth your knowledge sharing network high quality eHealth profits your access to evidence based eHealth collabora-tions with eHealth partners 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

Do not miss www.isfteh.org www.medetel.eu Sometimes, it is just as important to know where to go for available information as to receive the exact information itself 22-26.09.2014 SFM'14: Telemedicine: Opportunities, Applications, Prospects IX, Saratov, Russia

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