title: A training network for introducing telemedicine, telecare and hospital informatics in the Adriatic-Danube-Black Sea region.
abstract: DIMNET is a training mechanism for a region of central Europe. The aim is to upgrade the information technology skills of local hospital personnel and preserve their employability following the introduction of medical informatics. DIMNET uses Internet-based virtual classrooms to provide a 200-hour training course in medical informatics. Training takes place in the cities of Drama, Kavala, Xanthi and Varna. So far, more than 600 people have benefited from the programme. Initial results are encouraging. DIMNET promotes a new vocational training culture in the Balkans and is supported by local governments that perceive health-care as a fulcrum for economic development.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
authors.forename: Antonia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anogeianaki
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ilonidis
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Anogianakis
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lianguris
authors.forename: Kyriakos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Katsaros
authors.forename: Dimitra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pseftogianni
authors.forename: Anelia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Klisarova
authors.forename: Negrin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Negrev
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D005061:Europe, Eastern; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000193:education*; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000193:education; D017216:Telemedicine