NDLI: Hybrid networking solutions for e-Health systems in Georgia

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Kirtava, Z. Jorjoliani, D. Kashmadze, K. Beridze, J. Shamanadze, O. Ghazisaidi, N.
Copyright Year	2013
Description	Author affiliation: NGO, Tbilisi, Georgia (Kirtava, Z.) \|\| Telecommun. Dept., Georgian Tech. Univ., Tbilisi, Georgia (Beridze, J.) \|\| IEEE ComSoc-SCV, Santa Clara, CA, USA (Ghazisaidi, N.)
Abstract	Hybrid telecom networks represent cost-efficient solutions particularly for e-Health systems in developing countries. Two networking projects in Georgia are presented: 1) REHN Project (2012) - Regional e-Health Network (REHN) model for Unimedi Adjara six-hospital system based on Fiber-Wireless (FiWi) networks. e-Health services and modules selection resulted in minimum/optimal bandwidth calculation for hospitals and primary care. The cost-efficient mix of cable/wireless technologies revealed that optical fiber cables (OFC) and long-range WiFi with dual-polarized directional antennas (DPDA) to represent the best ICT infrastructure combination for large hospitals. For small remote hospitals without nearby OFC backbone, combined dual wireless connectivity - IEEE 802.11 WiFi-DPDA and CDMA-EVDO, or alternatively - UMTS/HSPA+ 3G/3.5G technology - was chosen. 2) HiNet Project (2013-2015) - elaborates cost-efficient alternatives of FiWi network architecture for 3 pilot mountain regions with aim of supporting mountain telemedicine, e-learning, Health Management Information System, Primary Healthcare network and patient referral in case of emergencies.
Starting Page	137
Ending Page	140
File Size	777460
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
e-ISBN	9781479914203
DOI	10.1109/TELFOR.2013.6716191
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2013-11-26
Publisher Place	Serbia
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	E-Health Networks Optical fiber cables E-Health Optical fiber networks FiWi Networks Wireless Networks Telecommunications Wireless communication Hospitals Telemedicine Regional e-Health Network Hybrid Networks Georgia Mountain e-Health network
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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