| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 217 pages) : illustrations |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Front Cover; The Transformative Power of Mobile Medicine; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; About the Authors; Preface; Cynicism, Optimism, and Transformation; 1. Innovations in mHealth, Part 1: The Role of Blockchain, Conversational Interfaces, and Chatbots; Blockchain; System Architecture for MedRec; Artificial Intelligence and Ambient Digital Assistants; Intelligent Virtual Agents; Technology in the Service of Altruism; References; 2. Innovations in mHealth, Part 2: Electronic Health Record-Linked Apps, Remote Patient Monitoring, and the Internet of Things. |
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Using Electronic Health Record-Linked Mobile Apps to Improve Patient CareRemote Patient Monitoring and Wearables; Choosing the Best Monitoring Technology; Sensor Pads; Blood Glucose Meters; Pulse Oximeters, Spirometers, and Peak Flow Meters; Multifunction Remote Monitoring Systems; The Internet of Things: Getting Past the Hype; Shining a Light on Beacon Technology; At the Intersection of Evidence and Doubt; Reductionism Versus Systems Biology; References; 3. Exploring the Strengths and Weaknesses of Mobile Health Apps; Will mHealth Fade Into the Sunset?; Choosing Effective, Sticky Health Apps. |
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The Role of N of 1 Studies in Mobile MedicineUsability, User Ratings, and Observations Studies; Expert Recommendations; References; 4. Mobile Apps: Heart Disease, Hypertension, and Atrial Fibrillation; Hypertension; Atrial Fibrillation; Dyslipidemia, Stress, and Remote Monitoring; Root Cause Analysis; References; 5. A Mobile Approach to Diabetes and Asthma; Preventing Type 2 Diabetes; Addressing Prediabetes; Managing Type 2 Diabetes; Creating the Next Generation Diabetic Mobile App; Managing Asthma With Mobile Technology; The Role of Mobile Technology in Asthma Research; References. |
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6. Mental HealthMobile App Criteria; How Strong Is the Evidence?; References; 7. Reinventing Clinical Decision Support: What Role for Mobile Technology?; Clinical Decision Support Basics; The Technological Underpinning of Next Generation CDS; What is CDS Capable of?; What is the Human Brain Capable of?; Reviewing Available CDS Systems; Measuring the Impact of Clinical Decision Support Tools; What Will the CDS System of the Future Look Like?; Incorporating Systems Biology/Network Medicine Into CDS; References; 8. Telemedicine: Is It Good Patient Care?; What Does Telemedicine Include? |
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What Are the Advantages of Telemedicine?Physicians Remain Skeptical; Regulations Governing Telemedicine Reimbursement; Evidence of Clinical Effectiveness; Limitations, Concerns, and Criticisms; The Future Belongs to Medical Self-Care; References; 9. Patient Engagement: Our Top Priority; How to Enhance Patient Engagement; Does Patient Engagement Improve Clinical Outcomes?; References; 10. Mobile Security; Thinking Strategically; Covering the Basics; Bring Your Own Device: Bring Your Own Disaster?; Mobile Device Management Software; The Virtues of Virtual Private Networks. |
| Summary |
The Transformative Power of Mobile Medicine: Leveraging Innovation, Seizing Opportunities, and Overcoming Obstacles of mHealth addresses the rapid advances taking place in mHealth and their impact on clinicians and patients. It provides guidance on reliable mobile health apps that are based on sound scientific evidence, while also offering advice on how to stay clear of junk science. The book explores the latest developments, including the value of blockchain, the emerging growth of remote sensors in chronic patient care, the potential use of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant as patient bedside assistants, the use of Amazon's IoT button, and much more. This book enables physicians and nurses to gain a deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of mobile health and helps them choose evidence-based mobile medicine tools to improve patient care. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 01, 2019). |
| Local Note |
Elsevier Elsevier ScienceDirect Open Access eBooks |
| Subject |
Medical telematics.
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Medical informatics.
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Wireless communication systems in medical care.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Medical informatics. (OCoLC)fst01014175
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Medical telematics. (OCoLC)fst01014774
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Wireless communication systems in medical care. (OCoLC)fst01764283
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| Added Author |
Halamka, John D., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 012814923X 9780128149232 (OCoLC)1065734380 |
| ISBN |
9780128149249 (electronic book) |
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0128149248 (electronic book) |
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012814923X |
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9780128149232 |
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