lCT and Information Security Perspectives in E-Health Systems
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Date
2010
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Publisher
Journal of Mobile Communication
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.
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Keywords
ICT, E-health, healthcare information systems, information security, Chronic condition, South Africa
Citation
Agbele, K. K., Nyongesa, H. O., & Adesina, A. O. (2010). ICT and information security perspectives in e-health systems.