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Quality Implications of the Medical Applications for 4G Mobile Phones

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  • Anastasia N. Kastania

    (Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece)

  • Anastasius Moumtzoglou

    (Hellenic Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare, European Society for Quality in Healthcare, Greece)

Abstract

Existing medical applications for 4G mobile phones include Mobile MIM, MobiUS, Gyromaniac, and FaceTime. Mobile MIM (http://www.mimsoftware.com) allows viewing MRI, PET and CT using iPhones and iPads. MRI, PET, and CT images are broadcasted using software that allows measurement of both the intensity and the distance an image is transferred. MobiUS (MobiSante Inc, 2011) commercial ultrasound imaging system, used in emergencies, is smartphone-based, and cheaper than traditional ultrasound systems which allow sharing images with patients or clinicians. The Gyromaniac application (Subversus Interactive, 2011) uses the iPhone 4 new gyroscope feature to help physicians practice spatial orientation. Moreover, physicians can use iPhone 4's FaceTime (Apple Inc, 2011) video conferencing feature for patient care while other applications include a blood pressure monitor that displays the current pressure reading, simultaneously tracking previous results. The applications reshape the nature and expectations of health care delivery and emphasize active involvement of patients and enable digital proximity and self-care, thus challenging the traditional paternal model of medicine.

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  • Anastasia N. Kastania & Anastasius Moumtzoglou, 2012. "Quality Implications of the Medical Applications for 4G Mobile Phones," International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare (IJRQEH), IGI Global, vol. 1(1), pages 58-67, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jrqeh0:v:1:y:2012:i:1:p:58-67
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    1. Sadaf Batool Naqvi & Abad A. Shah, 2018. "Modeling Historically mHealth Care Environments," International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare (IJRQEH), IGI Global, vol. 7(3), pages 57-75, July.

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