A concept for a long-term scalable bioengineering model of primary care. (1st January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maad, Soha; Dimitrov, Borislav D.; Fahey, Tom
• Is Part Of: International journal of business information systems. Volume 9:Number 4(2012)
• Page Start: 465
• Page End: 483
• Publication Date: 2012-01-01
• Subjects: primary care -- bioengineering -- information and communication technologies -- global platform; Information storage and retrieval systems -- Business -- Periodicals; Business -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Management information systems -- Periodicals; System design -- Periodicals; System analysis -- Periodicals; 651.8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-0972

Abstract

We present a concept for development of a unified bioengineering framework that consolidates efforts in extending the geographical boundaries and outreach of primary care in Ireland and ensure its long-term scalability. This framework encompasses infrastructures, devices, systems, techniques, materials, engineering practices and socio-technical set-ups for improved access, safety and quality of care at national and global levels. In particular, we address the development of special purpose solutions, technologies and devices for healthcare from a bioengineering perspective, within the wider healthcare and biotechnology agendas in Ireland.