| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449061 | Computer Communications | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The evolution of wireless communication technologies opened the way to the definition of innovative eHealth systems aimed at providing a continuous and remote support to patients and new instruments to improve the workflow of the medical personnel. This paper presents a survey of wireless communication technologies currently applied in eHealth systems, deeply analysing communication standards, protocols and performance results achieved in this field. The analysis of advantages and drawbacks of current technologies introduces also the definition of new research issues and possible solutions for future eHealth systems.
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Authors
Franca Delmastro,