Towards the integration of digital cytology in the tablet technologies

Integration of Tablet Technologies in the e-Laboratory of Cytology: A Health Technology Assessment

“…The introduction of tablet technology, ranging from cooperative diagnosis up to teleconsulting and telediagnosis, is vital to the evolution of the healthcare system 15,16 for telemedicine and e-health applications of teleimaging. However, to date 16 no one has investigated the acceptance and performance of this technology in digital cytology.…”

“…E-learning. The wearable and portable tablets 15,16 are in fact natural candidates for the replacement of traditional personal computers as clients of e-learning applications at home. 5,20 2.…”

“…Nevertheless, no one has so far investigated the implications of the introduction of tablets in the e-laboratory of cytology (e-cyt-lab). The implications of the changes that tablets could introduce in the e-cyt-lab are wide, 15,16 which should be addressed by means of a proper HTA study.…”