Advances in Mobile Health Technology

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Advances in Mobile Health Technology

A Research Perspective

Public ownership / nationalization Health systems and services Sport science, physical education Digital and information technologies: Health and safety aspects Digital and information technologies: social and ethical aspects Digital and information technologies: Legal aspects Data mining Computer networking and communications Computer architecture and logic design Human–computer interaction

Author: Sinjini Mitra

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Collection: Chapman & Hall/CRC Healthcare Informatics Series

Language: English

Published by: Chapman and Hall/CRC

Published on: 30th November 2022

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 11 Mb

ISBN: 9780429767005


Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of many and taught us the critical importance of taking care of one’s health and wellness. Technological advances, coupled with advances in healthcare, has enabled the widespread growth of a new area called mobile health or mHealth that has completely revolutionized how people envision healthcare today. Just as smartphones and tablet computers are rapidly becoming the dominant consumer computer platforms, mHealth technology is emerging as an integral part of consumer health and wellness management regimes.

Purpose of the Book

The aim of this book is to inform readers about this relatively modern technology, from its history and evolution to the current state-of-the-art research developments and the underlying challenges related to privacy and security issues. The book’s intended audience includes individuals interested in learning about mHealth and its contemporary applications, from students to researchers and practitioners working in this field.

Target Audience

Both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in college-level healthcare courses will find this book to be an especially useful companion and will be able to discover and explore novel research directions that will further enrich the field.

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