Advances in Mobile Health Technology: A Research Perspective

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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. 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 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? 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 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 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 6.3.4 Other Issues 6.4 Conclusions Notes References Chapter 7 The Road Ahead for MHealth 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Future of MHealth 7.2.1 New Wearable Devices 7.3 Addressing Challenges and Improving Acceptability 7.4 Case Studies 7.4.1 Case Studies: Viamo and MHealth Apps 7.4.1.1 Patient Case Management 7.4.1.2 Disease Prevention 7.4.1.3 Diagnostics 7.4.1.4 Data Management 7.4.1.5 Surveillance and Monitoring 7.4.1.6 Audio Job Aids 7.4.2 Case Study: Physical Fitness Trackers 7.4.2.1 Mental Health, Sleep, and Physical Activity 7.4.2.2 Chronic Pain 7.5 The Road Ahead: New Opportunities and Areas of Growth Notes References Index