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Title: lCT and Information Security Perspectives in E-Health Systems
Authors: Agbele, Kehinde K.
Nyongesa, Henry
Adesina, Ademola O.
Keywords: ICT
E-health
healthcare information systems
information security
Chronic condition
South Africa
Issue Date: 2010
Publisher: Journal of Mobile Communication
Citation: Agbele, K. K., Nyongesa, H. O., & Adesina, A. O. (2010). ICT and information security perspectives in e-health systems.
Abstract: This study examines issues pertinent to the rapidly evolving use of information as a currency of modem economies. Access to information has important benefits that can be achieved in many areas including, social-economic development, education and healthcare. In healthcare, for example, access to appropriate information can minimize visits to physicians and periods of hospitalization for patients suffering from chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension and HIV/AIDS. This will in turn reduce the cost of healthcare provision. This study examines theoretical and conceptual aspects of E-health as an lCT application area. Various definitions are presented in order to expound concepts associated with E-health. In the study, the links to a successful chain of trust to manage patient health records for E-health deployment are described. These are based on four technology pillars: identity management, asset management, data storage and information security. Practical solutions for integration of E-health with human, material and financial resources are explored.
URI: http://repository.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/jspui/handle/20.500.12398/189
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