Teleheath 2012

''The healthcare industry is constantly changing to incorporate new advances in science and to address new needs within society. Recent developments in communication technology have greatly facilitated the exchange of information and expertise. Telehealth is an emerging field in which health services are transmitted over a long distance using technologies such as videoconferencing, the Internet, store-and-forward imaging, streaming media, satellites, and wireless communications. Telehealth promises to impact the ways that clinical health care, health-related education, public health, and health administration are approached. Telehealth 2012 is intended to be an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of Telehealth to exchange the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. ''

Sponsor
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

Location
Innsbruck, a quiet mountain town nestled in the picturesque Inn Valley, is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world. The capital of the state of Tyrol, in western Austria, Innsbruck is situated in a broad valley between some of the highest mountains of the famous Alps. Host to both the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics, Innsbruck is ideally located for the winter sport enthusiast, and offers beautiful views for those seeking the charm of a cheerful mountain village. Historically, Innsbruck was home to Emperor Maximilian the 1st, the legacy of whom can still be seen in the monuments that were erected in his honour. Come and join the growing number of visitors who have discovered the charm and beauty of Innsbruck!

Scope
The topics of interest to be covered by Telehealth 2012 include, but are not limited to:

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF TELEHEALTH

OTHER APPLICATIONS OF TELEHEALTH
 * Cardiology
 * Chronic Disease Management
 * Consultations
 * Dentistry
 * Dermatology
 * Emergency Medicine
 * ENT
 * Geriatrics
 * Home Care
 * International Health
 * Mental Health
 * Nursing
 * Oncology
 * Ophthalmology
 * Pathology
 * Pediatrics
 * Primary Care
 * Radiology
 * Rehabilitation
 * Surgery

TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGIES AND INTEROPERABILITY
 * Case Studies
 * Cost/Benefit Analysis
 * Data Security and Reliability
 * Health Administration
 * Health Data Management
 * Health Education
 * Health Prevention
 * Health Promotion
 * Healthcare System Integration
 * Knowledge Management
 * Legal, Policy, and Regulatory Aspects
 * Organizational Aspects
 * Overall Healthcare System Management
 * Patient Movement and Remote Administration
 * Privacy
 * Sociological Aspects
 * Underserviced Communities and Demand for Telehealth


 * Computed Radiology
 * Computed Tomography
 * Data Transmission
 * Database and Information Systems
 * Decision Support Systems
 * Diagnostics
 * Digital Imaging
 * Image Compression
 * Image Processing
 * Image Transmission
 * Interoperability
 * Monitoring (Sensors, Receivers, Transmitters, Recorders)
 * Networking and Interfaces
 * Real Time Telehealth
 * Remote Controls
 * Robotics
 * Signal Processing
 * Simulation and Training
 * Store and Forward Telehealth
 * Surgery Simulations
 * Ultrasound Imaging
 * Videoconferencing
 * Visualization
 * Web-based Telehealth

Submission
Submit your paper via our website at: http://www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-765.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by September 15, 2011. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Initial Paper Requirements

All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

Reviewing

All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

Acceptance and Registration

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by November 1, 2011. Final manuscripts are due by November 15, 2011. Registration and final payment are due by December 1, 2011. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

Final Paper Requirements

The final paper must be correctly formatted and submitted online at http://pdfportal.iasted.org.

The formatting instructions can be found at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.

Tutorials
Submission

Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by September 15, 2011. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address: http://www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-765.html.

Proposal Format

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:


 * The topic
 * Background knowledge expected of the participants
 * Objectives
 * Time allocations for the major course topics
 * The qualifications of the instructor(s)

Special Session
Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by September 15, 2011. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).

Papers submitted to the special session must be received by September 15, 2011, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.

More information on special sessions is available at http://www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-765.html.

Journals
All papers submitted to this conference will be considered for possible publication in ACTA Press’ international journals. For additional information about the submission of papers, please visit: http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Indexing
The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:


 * EI Compendex
 * Inspec
 * Google Scholar
 * Scopus

Important Deadlines
Submissions Due September 15, 2011

Notification of Acceptance November 1, 2011

Final Manuscripts Due November 15, 2011

Registration Deadline December 1, 2011

Concurrent Conferences
Telehealth 2012 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:

Biomedical Engineering (BioMed 2012)

Assistive Technologies (AT 2012)

Contact Us
For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat – Telehealth 2012

B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW

Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9

Tel: +1 403-288-1195

Fax: +1 403-247-6851

Email: calgary@iasted.org

Web site: http://www.iasted.org

Committees

 * Program Committee Members

To be announced.

If you are interested in joining the International Program Committee (IPC) for this conference, please submit your name, address, phone, fax, email, areas of specialty, a list of your most recent publications, a brief CV, and the name of this conference by email to calgary@iasted.org.