Menu
13/12/2004
UU work with clinicians to improve local healthcare
University of Ulster researchers are working with clinicians at one of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitals on novel ways to harness information and communication technology to provide a better service to patients.
The collaboration between UU, Ulster Hospital and the Ulster Community & Hospitals Trust is investigating how technology can be used to improve patient access to information and services.
An initial project aims to improve breastfeeding rates within the Trust, by providing mothers with localized web based information from the ‘baby friendly’ unit and to provide an electronic communication channel to the nurses. Additional developments provide information on chronic pain management and provide referral information between GPs and the doctors for assessing stroke patients.
Co-ordinator, Dr Paul McCullagh from UU’s School of Computing and Mathematics, said: “These are the first steps towards providing patients with an improved, localised service where they will be able to access information to enable them to better manage their health requirements.
“The health environment is set to change dramatically in the coming years and our collaboration with the Ulster Hospital is the shape of things to come.”
It is hoped that the initiative, known as the Ulster Institute for eHealth, will benefit from improved IT infrastructure in the form of electronic patient records; electronic appointment booking; electronic transfer of images and electronic prescribing.
(MB/SP)
The collaboration between UU, Ulster Hospital and the Ulster Community & Hospitals Trust is investigating how technology can be used to improve patient access to information and services.
An initial project aims to improve breastfeeding rates within the Trust, by providing mothers with localized web based information from the ‘baby friendly’ unit and to provide an electronic communication channel to the nurses. Additional developments provide information on chronic pain management and provide referral information between GPs and the doctors for assessing stroke patients.
Co-ordinator, Dr Paul McCullagh from UU’s School of Computing and Mathematics, said: “These are the first steps towards providing patients with an improved, localised service where they will be able to access information to enable them to better manage their health requirements.
“The health environment is set to change dramatically in the coming years and our collaboration with the Ulster Hospital is the shape of things to come.”
It is hoped that the initiative, known as the Ulster Institute for eHealth, will benefit from improved IT infrastructure in the form of electronic patient records; electronic appointment booking; electronic transfer of images and electronic prescribing.
(MB/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 April 2024
Other News In Brief
22-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Behaviour Likely To Stir Up Hatred' A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service for the offence of 'behaviour likely to stir up hatred', after a video was posted online in June 2023, showing people singing an offensive song relating to Michaela McAreavey.
Other News In Brief
22-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Behaviour Likely To Stir Up Hatred' A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service for the offence of 'behaviour likely to stir up hatred', after a video was posted online in June 2023, showing people singing an offensive song relating to Michaela McAreavey.
25 March 2024
New Taskforce To Expand Ulster Uni To Over 10,000 Students
A new taskforce has been established to develop and oversee an action plan to expand Ulster University’s L'Derry campus to 10,000 students. Announced by the Economy Minister, Conor Murphy said: "The expansion of Ulster University’s campus in Derry is key to promoting regional balance, in line with my economic vision.
New Taskforce To Expand Ulster Uni To Over 10,000 Students
A new taskforce has been established to develop and oversee an action plan to expand Ulster University’s L'Derry campus to 10,000 students. Announced by the Economy Minister, Conor Murphy said: "The expansion of Ulster University’s campus in Derry is key to promoting regional balance, in line with my economic vision.
01 March 2024
Ulster Rugby Foundation Secures Official Charitable Status
The Ulster Rugby Foundation has secured official charitable status, which will allow it to raise vital funds needed to ensure that rugby is a sport open to all ages and abilities across the province.
Ulster Rugby Foundation Secures Official Charitable Status
The Ulster Rugby Foundation has secured official charitable status, which will allow it to raise vital funds needed to ensure that rugby is a sport open to all ages and abilities across the province.
29 February 2024
Ulster Carpets Agrees Long Term Support For Youth Rugby In NI
Ulster Carpets has agreed a new sponsorship deal with Ulster Rugby, which will see the local company continue to support the province's youth game through to the 2027/28 season.
Ulster Carpets Agrees Long Term Support For Youth Rugby In NI
Ulster Carpets has agreed a new sponsorship deal with Ulster Rugby, which will see the local company continue to support the province's youth game through to the 2027/28 season.
02 May 2024
UUP Calls On Govt To 'Step Up' For Healthcare
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has called on the UK government to "step up" for Northern Ireland's struggling healthcare system. Party leader Doug Beattie has met with a senior Northern Ireland Office (NIO) official to raise his concerns that the recent Assembly budget will result in further damage to our Health Service.
UUP Calls On Govt To 'Step Up' For Healthcare
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has called on the UK government to "step up" for Northern Ireland's struggling healthcare system. Party leader Doug Beattie has met with a senior Northern Ireland Office (NIO) official to raise his concerns that the recent Assembly budget will result in further damage to our Health Service.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy start with patchy mainly light rain, but becoming brighter through the day as the rain turns more showery, the best of any sunnier spells in the south. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:A few bright spells at first and any showers gradually dying out. Low cloud and mist or drizzle over northern coastal parts will spread south to most areas overnight. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
