Contemporary Applications of Mobile Computing in Healthcare Settings

Part of the Research Essentials Collection

R. Rajkumar (VIT University, India)

Indexed In: SCOPUS

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781522550365

EISBN13: 9781522550372

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5036-5

Description:

The use of mobile devices in medical care settings and by wellness professionals has influenced and changed many aspects of clinical practice. Mobile devices have become ubiquitous in these settings, leading to rapid growth in the development of medical apps.

Contemporary Applications of Mobile Computing in Healthcare Settings is a critical scholarly resource that explores the benefits of using mobile devices and apps in the medical field and examines the shortcomings in the validation practices regarding these technologies. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as smart healthcare, patient surveillance, and body fitness monitoring, this book is geared toward academicians, nurses, medical professionals, practitioners, and students seeking current research on the quality and safety of the apps currently available for use by medical care professionals.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Body Fitness Monitoring
Clinical Data Analysis
mHealth Applications
Mobile Computing Devices
Patient Surveillance
Reading Assistance
Smart Healthcare

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R. Rajkumar is a Head of the Department and Professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at VIT University, India.

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