Usability issues of Health Informatics in developed countries’ eHealth systems: A Critical Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhad S. Dizayee ◽  
Dlawar Jalal Ghareeb ◽  
Brzo H. Dizayee
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Developed Countries

INTEGRATED MEDICAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ihor Pysmennyi
Keyword(s):  
Health Informatics ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Mobile Network ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Drastic Increase

In recent years we’ve seen breakthrough research success in medicine and computer science enabled by novel technology advancements, data analyses capabilities and learning techniques. Despite this, quality care doesn’t have full cove­ rage even in developed countries and access to care is recognised as one of the biggest challenges to the global healthcare system. Bound with population growth in remote areas in developing regions, which lack skilled professionals and medical resources, as well as aging in developed countries this caused a strong need for increasing healthcare effectiveness. Enabled by development of cloud technologies, quick expansion of mobile network coverage and internet access Clinical Information Management Systems integrated with decision support systems, Telemedicine (inclu­ ding distributed Virtual Healthcare Teams and medical imaging), Mobile Healthcare, medical Internet of Things (mIoT), Consumer Health Informatics with personal intelligent health assistants, Health Information Exchanges and deep learning techniques for diagnostics and knowledge extraction are among the state-of-the-art solutions which are more or less successfully used for coping with the problem mentioned above. This paper reviews current situation with implementing these novel informational systems, analyses their advantages, drawbacks, implementation impediments and outcome effectiveness suggesting platform for empowering their integration and maximizing output of each module. Such solution will have a synergy effect and result in a drastic increase of medical resource utilization effectiveness, service quality and providing bigger and fuller coverage with less spending at the same time empowering knowledge exchange process and laying foundation for future development and innovations in the whole healthcare domain.

scholarly journals Theoretical Perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure: A Critical Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed A. Omran ◽  
Dineshwar Ramdhony
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stakeholder Theory ◽  
Social Contract ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Legitimacy Theory ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

This study provides an extensive critical review of the theoretical perspectives applied on corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure literature. From a CSR standpoint we review and discuss, in detail, legitimacy theory, stakeholder theory, social contract theory, and signalling theory to identify the situations that suit each of these perspectives. The findings show that there is no universal theory applicable on corporate social responsibility disclosure for all situations or societies. While legitimacy theory suggests CSR disclosures are part of a process of legitimation, stakeholder theory offers an explanation of CSR accountability to stakeholders. Legitimacy theory seems to be more suitable for organizations working in developed countries, on the other hand, stakeholder theory appears to be most suitable for organizations working in developing countries; where a corporation can manage its stakeholders and the pressure to comply with existing legislation is less as compared to the developed countries. Social contract theory is appropriate for developed/emerged economies, as CSR disclosure exists due to an implicit social contract between business and society, which implies some indirect obligations of business towards society. Signalling theory will suit a situation where firms are competing for resources. A firm willing to demarcate from other firms will engage in more CSR practices. It is also important that the signal reaches the target audience by reporting on CSR. 

scholarly journals COMMERCIALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH MEDIA SERVICES IN PAKISTAN: A CRITICAL REVIEW

2018 ◽  
pp. 23-35
Author(s):  
Habib Elahi Et al.,
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Education System ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Educational Standards ◽  
Education Commission ◽  
Media Services ◽  
The Government

The education system in Pakistan does not cater to the need of the society especially inculcating the unity of thought, skills, and attitudes among the learners. The serious efforts to improve the standard of Higher Education for the commercialization of education especially higher education have not been made by the government. A number of policies were framed for the betterment of the education system but there could not be a single unanimous policy framed and materialized. Pakistan is a country that has invested meager resources in the education sector. The countries which invested in the human resource are now leading the economic arena and are counted as developed countries. With the reasonable allocation of funds and expertise in this field, the priorities can be fixed to correlate with the standards of the higher education of developed countries. Higher Education Commission or the like bodies of developed countries have played a pivotal role in making their educational standards and these are role model for Pakistan. In this respect, some practical suggestions are recommended for enhancing the marketability and commercialization of education in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Guidelines for drug treatment of epilepsy: a critical review

2008 ◽  
Vol 66 (3a) ◽  
pp. 591-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos A.M. Guerreiro
Keyword(s):  
Drug Treatment ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Evidence Based Medicine ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Treatment Of Epilepsy ◽  
The Face ◽  
Based Medicine

This article critically reviews the role of evidence-based medicine and its guidelines, from their logistic preparation to their interpretation. The strengths and weaknesses of the methodological points are presented, as well the reasons for the extreme popularity of the guidelines in developed countries. The review discusses the main foundations of the most cited guidelines and some recent large studies. Some of the final conclusions are that clinical experience is always an important factor to consider, even in the face of solid evidence, to achieve the best possible management of any particular patient.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associations of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mesfin Wudu Kassaw ◽  
Ayele Mamo Abebe ◽  
Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne ◽  
Mikiyas Amare Getu ◽  
Woldemichael Tadesse Bihonegn
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Active Trachoma

Abstract Background፡Trachoma is a neglected eye problem and an important cause of preventable corneal blindness. In endemic areas, initial infection can occur in early childhood, and following recurrent episodes of infection, it progresses to scarring and blindness. In past decades, trachoma disappeared from developed countries through enhancements of hygiene and sanitation but the disease is still a problem in developing countries. In Ethiopia, data indicate that Amhara is the region with the highest prevalence of active trachome. The aim of this study was to asse{Birlie, 2016 #48}ss prevalence and association of active trachoma among rural preschool children in Wadla district, north Wollo zone, Amhara. Methods: A total of 596 children aged 1–5 years living in 30 of Wadla’s 150 rural villages were screened for signs of active trachoma using a cluster sampling technique. Following pre-testing of the survey instrument in a different district, questions about socio-demographic status were asked of heads of households by health informatics professionals. Integrated eye care workers, previously trained to undertake trachoma screening over one month, performed eye examination. Logistic regression was used to look for associations of active trachoma.Results: The prevalence of active trachoma among rural pre-school age children in Wadla district was 22%. Low economic status (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 3.8 (95% CI 1.3–11.4), being 37– 48 months old (4.2;1.5–12.0), living in a house with thatched roof (4.4;1.4–13.6), presence of flies in the home (4.6;2.1–9.9), once-weekly face-washing frequency (8.6;2.5–29.3), having a face that had not been washed for longer than a week (10.6;2.9–37.7), and not using soap when washing hands (4.5;1.8–11.3) were associated with active trachomaConclusion: The prevalence of active trachoma among rural pre-school children was high and it is still a major public health problem in Wadla. Thus, the woreda health office should create awareness for Wadla woreda communities.

scholarly journals Conceptualizing recourses as antecedents to the economic performance of family-based microenterprise – the moderating role of competencies

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamsuddin Ahamad ◽  
Hamdan Amerali Al-jaifi ◽  
Md Imtiaz Mostafiz
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Least Developed Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intangible Resources ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Moderating Role

PurposeThe development of family-based microenterprises has attracted the attention of regulators, microfinance institutions and other stakeholders in either developing or least developed countries. In the finance literature, several studies have examined the determinants of the family-based microenterprises development; however, there are several venues that need to be examined. The study aims to explain the economic profit of microenterprises from resource-based theory and human capital perspectives.Design/methodology/approachBased on critical review and theoretical grounding, this study proposes a conceptual framework, which bridges intangible resources with economic growth of microenterprises.FindingsAfter reviewing previous studies and based on the underpinning theoretical framework, the study finds that human capital is one of the variables that has received a little attention and yet to be examined as a moderating role. Based on the human capital theorist, individual's competencies help enterprises to perform better in business, as enterprises that possess competencies and capabilities are more likely to have higher levels of growth and profitability.Practical implicationsThis finding provides useful implications for the stakeholders and policymakers and contributes in the future literature.Originality/valueBased on critical review and theoretical grounding, this study proposes a conceptual framework, which bridges intangible resources with economic growth of microenterprises.

scholarly journals Trends in the integration of photovoltaic facilities into the built environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 195-207
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Krstić – Furundžić ◽  
Alessandra Scognamiglio ◽  
Mirjana Devetakovic ◽  
Francesco Frontini ◽  
Budimir Sudimac
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pv Systems

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a critical review of the key trends in the integration of photovoltaic (PV) facilities into the built environment in cities. This is regarded as part of a series of measures towards wider use of renewable energy sources. Design/methodology/approach The problem has been approached from the point that cities are consumers of large amounts of energy. They require uninterrupted energy supply but with dynamic power profile. Mainly consumption of energy generated from fossil fuels is present nowadays with significant pollution of the environment as a consequence. The sustainable energy transition in cities means increasing the supply of energy from renewable sources. Findings The paper points to the integration of PV renewable systems in the built environment, opportunities and constraints, design conditions and tools. The consideration of the constraints which creates urban environment is carried out to understand the complexity of selecting locations in the cities. The paper gives an overview of the possibilities of PV systems integration in the built environment and discusses physical limitations in the urban environment and simulation tools as well as challenges and research and development issues. Research limitations/implications The paper offers a critical review of the PV applications which have been illustrated with examples from developed countries. However, examples from developing markets have not been considered. Future work would address this limitation and enable the discussion from a comparative perspective. Social implications The study gives a comprehensive overview of PV integrations in contemporary cities, stimulating architects’ practitioners to acquire the PV technology and aesthetics, and to apply it in future developments. Originality/value Observing the use of PV applications from the perspective of architects and designers the discussion and examples covered in this paper offers an original review, which provides the base future in-depth studies on PV applications in various contexts.

REVIEW OF COMORBIDITIES INDUCED BY DIABETESE MELLITUS AND TUBERCULOSIS

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 107-110
Author(s):  
Amer Hayat Khan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Clinical Aspects

Recently published reviews articles and some original electronic based data collected researched articles have shown that diabetes mellitus (DM) has increased the chance of prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in adults especially in the under developed countries where there is already epidemics of the TB disease exist. These findings are still hypothesis and are not supported by logical findings. DM gave birth to TB or vice versa is a debate which needs some better research work to document this fact. This mini critical review article will emphasize on some pharmacological, physiological and clinical aspects of both the diseases to show the connection of both diseases.

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