The Virtual Hospital of the Future

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• 1. Scope
• 2. Methodology

Introduction

• 1. Anatomy of a Virtual Hospital
• 2. E-Road to Health

2. TECHNOLOGY CONCEPT VIEW POINT

Virtual Environments

• 1. Virtual Reality
• 2. Preoperative Planning and Navigation

Virtual Tele-Applications

• 1. Virtual Monitoring and Decision Support
• 2. Virtual Medical Library

3. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR

Drivers and Challenges

• 1. Drivers
• 2. Challenges
• 3. Restraints

Industry Trends

• 1. Technology Platform for a Virtual Hospital

4. ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

Technology Assessment - Virtual Environments

• 1. Simulation Training Complements Patient Safety
• 2. Virtual Reality has Transitioned from Lab to Therapy
• 3. The Pulse of Medical Training
• 4. Navigation Techniques Assist in Preplanned Surgery
• 5. Virtual Learning Tool for Nurse Education

Technology Assessment - Virtual Tele-Applications

• 1. A Computerized Engine Helps Doctors in Decision Making
• 2. A Virtual Unit with Critical Care Application
• 3. The e-Wardrobe for Tomorrow
• 4. Protoype of a Virtual Hospital in the Euro-Meditteranean Region

Contacts

• 1. Commercial Contacts
• 2. University Contacts

5. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Database Tables

• 1. Number of Hospitals (1999-2006)
• 2. Number of Physicians (1999-2006)
• 3. Number of Nurses (2002-2012)
• 4. Total Healthcare Expenditure (1999-2006