Virtual health research: information and communication technologies as a revolutionary factor in the way of doing science

https://doi.org/10.18294/sc.2011.388

Published 7 October 2011 Open Access


Carmina Wanden-Berghe Doctora en Medicina. Profesora del Departamento de Fisiología, Farmacología y Toxicología, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Elche, Alicante. Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, España , Luis Sabucedo Doctor en Ingeniería de Telecomunicación. Profesor del Departamento de Ingeniería Telemática, Universidad de Vigo, España , Ignacio Martínez de Victoria Ingeniero en Informática. Investigador predoctoral en el Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos "José Mataix", Universidad de Granada, España



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Research, Health Care (Public Health), Technology, Science and Technology Information Networks, Applied Research, Scientific Research and Technological Development

Abstract


The application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the health domain enables a number of possibilities for achieving great benefits in health on multiple levels. A wide range of research opportunities within this context is presented, highlighting the important role the use of ICTs plays in health investigation, especially in collaborative environments. This document presents a brief review of the potential the application of ICTs holds for the health field and for health-related research.