Title
A web-based approach for electrocardiogram monitoring in the home
Abstract
A Web-based electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring service in which a longitudinal clinical record is used for management of patients, is described. The Web application is used to collect clinical data from the patient's home. A database on the server acts as a central repository where this clinical information is stored. A Web browser provides access to the patient's records and ECG data. We discuss the technologies used to automate the retrieval and storage of clinical data from a patient database, and the recording and reviewing of clinical measurement data. On the client's Web browser, ActiveX controls embedded in the Web pages provide a link between the various components including the Web server, Web page, the specialised client side ECG review and acquisition software, and the local file system. The ActiveX controls also implement FTP functions to retrieve and submit clinical data to and from the server. An intelligent software agent on the server is activated whenever new ECG data is sent from the home. The agent compares historical data with newly acquired data. Using this method, an optimum patient care strategy can be evaluated, a summarised report along with reminders and suggestions for action is sent to the doctor and patient by email.
Year
DOI
Venue
1999
10.1016/S1386-5056(98)00177-4
International Journal of Medical Informatics
Keywords
Field
DocType
Telemedicine,Home monitoring,Web,Internet,Electrocardiogram
Client-side,Data mining,World Wide Web,Clickstream,Web page,Computer science,Data Web,Web log analysis software,Web application,Web service,Web server
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
54
2
1386-5056
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
19
6.28
1
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Farah Magrabi126438.69
nigel h lovell2618118.68
Branko G. Celler350281.99