An investigation will be carried out for current and future needs for networking, training, and software for health telematics. The material to be collected will be compiled to a report for each participating country.
Training user needs will be translated into functional specifications. Skills needed to enable the accurate, fast and secure communication at national and transnational levels will be addressed. Several networking options will be investigated including internet, intranet, Web, and ISDN.
A modular training methodology will be followed targeting to a user friendly and cost-effective solution. The network will be developed and tested. Also, emergency telematics technology transfer of 4th Framework Programmes AMBLULANCE and ET-ASSIST will be implemented.
A multimedia based training software will be implemented and made available on the Web and on a CD-ROM. A database of teleworking emergency case studies will be created. A Web site for results dissemination and discussion-query forum related to the project will be set up. Training material will be translated into Greek, Spanish and French.
Training of trainers and pilot application of the training software at the national training health centres will be carried out. Workshops at national level will be organised.
Networking and training material evaluation and exploitation in other areas of health telematics including the linking of regional healthcare networks to national and transnational networks.