by Sinjini Mitra
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.
The
aim of this book is to inform readers about the 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.
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.
