scholarly journals The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Protecting Health and Transforming the Quality of Employment During the COVID–2019 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 98-107
Author(s):  
Maria A. Yudina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Digital Monitoring ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

The article deals with the study of various aspects of the impact of digitalization on the level and quality of life, manifested in the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information and communication technologies have consolidated their status as the infrastructure that supports socioeconomic interaction in crisis periods. For many Russians, the high spread of ICT in the country has become a significant factor in maintaining the previous standard of living in conditions when it is rapidly falling under the pressure of general isolation. The author reveals that certain forms of digitalization of medicine also cause an ambiguous reaction of society. The impact of ICTs on quality of life in the context of a pandemic has been analyzed based on the data from the World Health Organization. The high importance of trust between society and the state in the fight against COVID-19 has been emphasized, digital monitoring of citizens, in particular. International experience has been systematized: positive and negative examples of such tracking systems in Russia and the world, in general, have been considered. Two management attitudes underlying the social technologies of digital monitoring are identified. The first is based on preventing the spread of the disease by informing and predetermines making decisions by the user. The second is based on self-control of the patient: the citizen must prove compliance with the established rules, violation of which is punishable. It is proved that the application «Social monitoring» used by the authorities of Moscow belongs to the second category. The digital tools, which are already available to the authorities and, when finalized, could be a full-fledged alternative to this application (which received a negative assessment of the city's residents) are mentioned. The impact of COVID-19 on the quality of employment has been manifested not only in a significant increase in remote employment, which contributes to the development of digitalization but also to the growth of risks of unstable employment. The economic situation has deteriorated sharply, but some of the measures taken by the authorities have had the effect of keeping the majority of Russians the same standard of living. ICTs have also played a role in this - the widespread use has allowed most employers to cope with the task of working remotely. However, it is more difficult to guarantee compliance with labour rights remotely, including the balance of working and personal time. In addition, in the conditions of self-isolation, the problems of technostress, and various socio-psychological problems caused by the use of ICT have sharply worsened.

scholarly journals The Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Community Pharmacy

2018 ◽  
pp. 01
Author(s):  
SUNIL JAWLA ◽  
Durg Vijay Rai
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medication History ◽  
Electronic Prescription ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are transforming health services throughout the world. Health information and technologies (HITs) involve application of information processing using computer for storage, retrieval, sharing and use of information and knowledge for communication by a pharmacist. Similarly electronic prescription (EP) services have made the dispensing and reimbursement processes more efficient. Maintenance of patient record become easy by using ICTs. Barcode identification of medicines can be used to reduce medicine administration errors and to improve the medication history of patients. Telecare using digital communications technology provides healthcare consultations and other health care services to rural, old & handicap patients easily and improves their access to healthcare by reducing their hospital attendance. In developing countries like India, it is quite a challenging task to provide access to information and communication technologies. As the geographical diversity is also a challenging for implementation of ICTs at everywhere. Information and technologies are giving a way to access the data all over the globe. ICTs have brought transformation in education in all over the world. Information and technologies are removing barriers from learning education. ICT applications are becoming indispensable tools for traditional and vocational education. In the field of pharmaceutical sciences, ICTs can further enhance the quality of education. As lots of modifications and newer drugs are coming in the market, it is quite a challenging task to a pharmacist to update knowledge to serve the society in an efficient way. ICT can be utilized in health care to improve quality of patient centric services.

scholarly journals A review on internet use and quality of life of the elderly

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayat Boz ◽  
Sibel Esra Karatas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Population ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

As the world population rapidly ages, improving the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly and enabling them to age actively is increasingly becoming a global policy concern. In this context, emphasis is also given to information and communication technologies (ICTs) that may play a significant part in enhancing the QOL of the elderly. This review study explores the impact of Internet use on QOL of the elderly by examining available researches in this field. By searching on ADM Digital Library, WEB Science, ERIC, PsycINFO and PubMed databases, this study reviewed 25 studies published after 1990 that investigate the relationship between Internet use and QOL of elderly. The synthesis of the research findings indicates that the functional use of computer and Internet improves QOL for older people. The findings also provide a comprehensive perspective on the current state of knowledge and raises questions for further research.Keywords: elderly, Internet use, quality of life

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown Measures on Quality of Life among Italian General Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Stella Epifanio ◽  
Federica Andrei ◽  
Giacomo Mancini ◽  
Francesca Agostini ◽  
Marco Andrea Piombo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the world in the year 2020 has put a strain on our ability to cope with events and revolutionized our daily habits. On 9 March, Italy was forced to lockdown to prevent the spread of the infection, with measures including the mandatory closure of schools and nonessential activities, travel restrictions, and the obligation to spend entire weeks in the same physical space. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures on quality of life (QoL) in a large Italian sample, in order to investigate possible differences in QoL levels related to both demographic and pandemic-specific variables. A total of 2251 Italian adults (1665 women, mainly young and middle adults) were recruited via a snowball sampling strategy. Participants were requested to answer to an online survey, which included demographic and COVID-related information items, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). The results showed statistically significant differences in QoL depending on a number of variables, including sex, area of residence in Italy, and being diagnosed with a medical/psychiatric condition. To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess QoL during COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, therefore the present findings can offer guidelines regarding which social groups are more vulnerable of a decline in QoL and would benefit of psychological interventions.

Trans-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research for e-Schools, Community Engagement, and ICT4D

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilani Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

This chapter will highlight how practitioners use trans-disciplinary approaches to conduct Action Research (AR) in the context of e-schools, Community Engagement (CE) and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). The objectives provide details on how: AR is used to align e-education with life-enhancing values and in situations dealing with partnerships towards CE and/or ICT4D matters at local, national and international levels; to promote e-learning and development among those previously excluded from formal education; AR is contributing to transformation and equity in the context of e-schools, CE and ICT4D; AR CE is contributing to improving the quality of life for all; changes and/or growth in the way in which AR is utilized and interpreted can be explored when such questions are raised; AR can stay relevant in light of the ever-increasing speed of change in terms of technological innovations; and examples of ground-breaking AR work can thus be achieved.

scholarly journals ICTs and Music in Sensory and Motor Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Paraskevi Theodorou ◽  
Athanasios Drigas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Motor Disabilities ◽  
Information And Communication

<strong>With the advent of technology, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is essential for the improving of the quality of life of learners with Sensory and Motor disabilities. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which deal with the two important issues in the field of ICT’s, music and special education. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.</strong>

scholarly journals Information System and Technology Optimization as a Tool for Ensuring the Competitiveness of a Railway Undertaking—Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8915
Author(s):  
Juraj Čamaj ◽  
Eva Brumerčíková ◽  
Michal Petr Hranický
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Railway Transport ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research And Education

Information and communication technologies are becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life, as they facilitate many activities, mainly in the world of work, but also in scientific research and education. At present, informatics is one of the fastest growing sectors of the national economy. This development has had a significant impact on improving the quality of transport and transportation processes. The article is focused on the railway transport. It deals with the possibilities of planning the shifts of the train personnel and circulation of the vehicles. It describes the background of the topic. The scientific acquittance lies on the methodology proposed by authors. It presents a new idea of creating the shifts and circulations while being based on the current state and mathematical methods.

scholarly journals Discussing the Scientific Evidence Generation and Psychological Research Methods in Postmodern Societies

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-30
Author(s):  
Albert Sesé
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Evidence Generation

Abstract Evidence generation by current Social and Health Sciences is coping with some important barriers that difficult credibility of scientific products. Information and communication technologies have a strong impact over social relationships in our postmodern societies. The incidence of post-truth in our context is generating a pernicious relativism, far from contrasting the information veracity. The aim of this paper is to analyze and discuss the challenges of research methods and statistical models, more specifically for Psychological research, taking into account the impact of novel techniques as big data and virtual reality. Special attention is also devoted to the discussion about statistical shortcomings of psychological research and to the reproducibility problem. Finally, some potential solutions are proposed to be applied in order to improve the quality of scientific evidence.

scholarly journals El “modelo argentino” de trasplante y los protocolos de actuación judicial – la “ley Justina” / The “argentine model” of transplant and the protocols of judicial action – the “Justina’s law”

2018 ◽  
pp. 57-72
Author(s):  
Paula Agliozzo Molina
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Immunosuppressive Drugs ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Nuevas Tecnologías ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

El avance de la medicina, las prácticas quirúrgicas enmarcados en principios bioéticos y el descubrimiento de nuevas drogas inmunosupresoras consolidaron el trasplante como método terapéutico a nivel mundial aumentado la esperanza y calidad de vida de miles de habitantes en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, los órganos disponibles no son suficientes para dar satisfacción a la creciente demanda global de trasplantes -más de 87.000 en Europa. En Argentina, el Instituto Central Único Coordinador de Ablación e Implante -que impulsa, coordina y fiscaliza la procuración– informó que, en junio de 2018, los pacientes en lista de espera de órganos y tejidos (LE) y Enfermedad Renal Crónica ascendieron a 10.979.La finalidad de la investigación fue abordar la realidad argentina, su marco legal y vinculación con el “Modelo Español”, el procedimiento de ablación-trasplante; el sistema de asignación de órganos (“SINTRA”), las características de la nueva ley conocida como “Justina”. Y la importancia de repensar protocolos de actuación sanitario y judicial en los casos de pedidos de autorización judicial para la ablación de órganos y tejidos (muertes traumáticas o donaciones entre vivos) como así también la aplicación de nuevas Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TICs) en dichos procedimientos para garantizar la salud y seguridad jurídica, tanto de donantes como receptores.   The advancement of medicine, surgical practices framed in bioethical principles and the discovery of new immunosuppressive drugs consolidated transplantation as a therapeutic method worldwide, increasing the hope and quality of life of thousands of inhabitants worldwide. However, the availableorgans are not enough to satisfy the growing global demand for transplants - more than 87,000 in Europe. In Argentina, the Central Unique Institute Coordinator of Ablation and Implant - which promotes, coordinates and oversees the procurement - reported that, in June 2018, patients on the waiting list of organs and tissues (LE) and Chronic Kidney Disease amounted to 10979.The purpose of the investigation was to address the Argentine reality, its legal framework and its link with the "Spanish Model", the ablation-transplant procedure; the system of organ allocation ("SINTRA"), the new legislation features known as “Justine Law”. Finally, it is important to reconsider judicial and policeaction protocols in judicial authorization procedures for organ and tissue ablation (violent deaths or inter vivos donation);as well as the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in said procedures to preserve the health and legal certainty of both donors and future recipients.

scholarly journals Kuis Kihajar Sebagai Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Televisi dan Internet

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 378
Author(s):  
Oos M Anwas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Times ◽  
Descriptive Method

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 terutama dari aspek: karakteristik Kuis Kihajar dan proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 pada Juli s.d. Oktober 2013. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui data sekunder serta pengamatan dan wawancara terhadap pengelola dan peserta Kuis. Hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa karakteristik Kuis Kihajar sangat menarik karena setiap bulannya tidak hanya menambah peserta baru tetapi lebih dari setengahnya peserta lama tetap setia mengikuti kuis ini. Peserta kuis tidak sekedar membuka web atau mengirim sms, tetapi mengerjakan soal hingga rata-rata mencapai 44 soal setiap kali mengaksesnya. Proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar, antara lain: mudah, menyenangkan, menuntut penggunaan berbagai sumber belajar, fleksibel, serta menggunakan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (televisi, SMS, dan internet) yang sesuai dengan tren tuntutan zaman. Model Kuis Kihajar juga secara bertahap dapat mendorong terwujudnya budaya baru dalam memanfaatkan TIK sebagai media pembelajaran guna meningkatkan kemampuan dan kualitas hidup. Kata kunci: Kuis Kihajar, media pembelajaran, media televisi, media internet Abstract: This study aimed to determine the implementation of Kihajar Quiz 2013 mainly from aspects: characteristics and the learning process. This study used a descriptive method. Research conducted on the implementation of Kihajar Quiz from July 2013 until October 2013. Data collected through secondary data as well as observations and interviews with organizers and quiz participants. The analysis of the data found that the characteristics Kihajar Quiz very interesting because every month not only add new participants but more than half of the previous participants remained faithful with the quiz. Participants do not just open a web quiz or sent sms, but work on the problems to reach an average of 44 questions each access. The learning process in Kihajar Quiz, among others: easy, fun, demanding the use of a variety of learning resources, fleksibel, as well as the use of information and communication technologies (television, SMS, and internet) in accordance with the trend of the demands of the times. Kihajar Quiz Model gradually promote the establishment of a new culture in is using ICT as a learning medium to improve the ability and quality of life. Keywords : Kihajar quiz, instructional media, television, internet

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