Abstract This paper talks about how information and communication technology (ICT) has impacted the health sector thus improving the health delivery system. The various forms of e-health and their uses are explained. The paper also analysis the pros and cons of information and communication technology (ICT) in the health sector. Keywords: Health sector, Information and communication technology (ICT), Telemedicine Introduction Human body is the most complex entity in the world for which information and knowledge has been collected over thousands of years. Every now and then, new diseases are discovered and even small malfunctions of the body are intervened with.
Information technology fundamentally alters forms and modes of communication. As the traditional forms of communication change, it is likely that what we theoretically know about organizations and human relations will need to be revised and updated. The role of information technology in organizational change and behaviour must be revisited. Our basic understanding of fundamental political and legal processes is called into question by the impacts of information technology. Old ways of thinking about democracy, accountability, and social equity may no longer apply given the impacts of information technology.
Use of ICT in education improves the learning process and also helps the student in individual development through projects and assignments. They also concluded that ICT brings a positive impact on Education sector of Pakistan. It also enhance the education at local, regional and national level. Julius [6] studied the problems of disabled students in higher education. Availability of e-learning resourses and its accessability in case of availability are identifies as major problems.
ICT changes the structure of the whole tourism industry and cultivates a range of opportunities and threats for all the stakeholders. 3. Consumers and demand dimensions 3.1. ICTs give travellers the opportunity to search for information and make reservations in less time, cost and inconvenience than traditional methods. ICTs contribute to the improvement of the service quality and to higher traveller satisfaction levels.
In addition there are significant costs attached to providing equitable access, training and support. However, the fact is that ICT is producing a major change in both the content and the processes of learning, such that we do not have the option of ignoring it. . ICT has a central role to play in this primarily because it is having such a profound effect on both the content and processes of learning: the move away from learning facts, the need for elearning skills and attitudes, the importance of student-centred learning and the opportunities for collaborative and interactive learning. Pre-service
For small and medium sized enterprises, ICT can be exploited to create a list of contacts and to make use of available information to start and sustain new business ventures. For example, Moyi (2003:222) and Shiel et al. (2003:312) express that ICTs have the potential to link small sellers and buyers to the daily market prices of commodities in different places, giving them the ability to improve their negotiating power. Cohen and Kallirroi (2006:45) agree that information and communication technologies can radically change the competitiveness of organizations, and note how electronic commerce has reduced the cost of trading among companies and also helped to strengthen their relationships and
Information – Communication Technology (ICT) is a general expression for a variety of different computer, information and communication devices, applications, network and services. Communication Technology has become important in our daily lives. Both individuals and business use communication technology to get what they need. All these forms of communication will assist in the growth of an organization, but they also have their downsides. Below I have listed both the advantages and disadvantages of communication technology.
Even the good thing with positive qualities will always be negative and I think that ICT effects the same on my life both positively and negatively. Using ICT I save a lot of my time, as well as the time can not be reversed - this is a very big progress. I can not spend a lot of money to buy the book, read it online or watch my favorite film free, and with the help of ICT I can save not only time but also money. I can find any information I need without spending a lot of time again, and not looking for different sources where I could find this particular information, I can be at the center of global events and news, etc. It is a very small part of the listing of how ICT has a positive effect on my
Introduction ICT is constantly changing and advancing as scientists and engineers create new technologies for us to use and enjoy. As human being we are always attach with lot of essential things in our life. Jobs, education, retailing, and banking these are the compulsory things in our life. It was very hard to get in touch with these before technology changed our life and made it easier for us. Online services and working pattern ICT developments, including the increased use of online services, has increased the amount of flexible working that organisation can offer their workers.
In the last decades, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionized the global economy and almost all business including tourism industry. The rapid evolution of ICT enabled consumers to have access to a broader range of information services (Werthner & Klein, 1999). Web-based technology has been rapidly developing over the past few years. Internet is one of the most trusted or engaged sources for acquiring information on services or products. In general, online information was classified into 4 areas which are tourist satisfaction, credibility, increasing in tourist arrival and loss of face to face communication (refer to Figure 1 in Appendix 1).