| Description |
1 online resource (139 p.) |
| Series |
Chapman and Hall/CRC Healthcare Informatics Ser |
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Chapman and Hall/CRC Healthcare Informatics Ser
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Mobile Healthcare (MHealth) -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Fitness, Healthy Living, and Self-Health Management -- 1.2 Different Types of MHealth -- 1.2.1 Mobile Device Apps -- 1.2.2 Wearable Fitness Devices -- 1.3 Social Media and MHealth -- 1.3.1 Social Media -- 1.3.2 The Role of Social Media in MHealth -- 1.4 Common Issues and Challenges -- 1.4.1 Privacy and Security -- 1.4.2 Organizational, Regulatory, and Support |
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1.4.3 Reliability and Accuracy of Data -- 1.5 Organization and Layout of the Book -- References -- Chapter 2 The Evolution and History of MHealth and Fitness Trackers -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Mobile Device Health Apps -- 2.2.1 Mobile Health Apps in the Global Market Today -- 2.2.2 Evolution of Mobile Health Apps -- 2.2.3 Types of Mobile Health Apps -- 2.3 Wearable Fitness Devices -- 2.3.1 Evolution of Fitness Trackers -- 2.4 Common Fitness Trackers -- 2.4.1 Fitbit -- 2.4.2 Apple Watch -- 2.5 The Future of MHealth Technology -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 How Does MHealth Technology Work? |
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3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Mobile Health Apps -- 3.3 Wearable Fitness Trackers -- 3.3.1 Common Wearable Fitness Trackers -- 3.4 Issues and Challenges With MHealth Functionalities -- 3.5 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 Advances in MHealth Research -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Impact On Personal Health -- 4.2.1 Pedometers -- 4.2.2 Wearable Fitness Trackers -- 4.2.3 Mobile Health (MHealth) Apps -- 4.2.4 Wearable Fitness Trackers and MHealth Apps -- 4.3 Research On Accuracy, Reliability, Usability, and Utility of MHealth Technology -- 4.4 Research On Security of MHealth Technology |
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4.5 Challenges and Issues in Fitness Tracker Research -- 4.5.1 Potential Solutions -- 4.6 Conclusions and Future Research Directions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 MHealth Technology and Social Media -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Different Types of Social Media -- 5.2.1 Impact of Social Media On Society -- 5.3 The Role of Social Media in MHealth -- 5.3.1 Most Popular Social Health and Fitness Apps -- 5.3.2 Advantages and Disadvantages -- 5.4 Research: Impact of Social Media On MHealth -- 5.5 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6 Issues and Challenges in MHealth Technology |
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6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Issues and Challenges of MHealth Technology -- 6.2.1 Privacy and Security Concerns -- 6.2.2 Organizational, Regulatory, and Support -- 6.2.3 Reliability and Accuracy of Data -- 6.2.4 Lack of Rigorous Research and Findings -- 6.2.5 Design, Affordability, User Interface, and Other Usability Considerations -- 6.2.6 Sustaining Consumer Use and Behavior -- 6.3 Potential Solutions to Issues and Challenges -- 6.3.1 Security and Privacy Issues -- 6.3.1.1 Stronger Security Via Biometrics -- 6.3.2 Effective Policy Making -- 6.3.3 Rigorous Research and Evaluation Techniques |
| Summary |
The aim of this book is to inform readers about mHealth, from its history to the current research developments and challenges related to privacy and security issues. The book's intended audience includes individuals interested in learning about mHealth, from students to researchers and practitioners working in this field |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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6.3.4 Other Issues |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780429767005 |
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0429767005 |
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