The current healthcare system faces complications including data acquisition, interpretation, and delivery challenges, particularly in out-of-hospital scenarios. The shortage of medical resources intensifies the demand for efficient information gathering and processing. Moreover, the potential of pervasive computing still needs to be explored in healthcare, limiting the industry's ability to leverage innovations like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Ubiquitous Computing and Technological Innovation for Universal Healthcare addresses the medical field's critical challenges. It presents innovative solutions grounded in the marriage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), pervasive computing, and metaverse intelligence. It outlines how these UAVs redefine out-of-hospital care, addressing the pressing need for efficient data collection and interpretation amid a global medical shortage. Integrating cognitive algorithms is explored to automate diagnosis and enhance healthcare systems' emergency responsiveness. The book revolves around developing and integrating treatment programs leveraging UAV communication. Topics such as artificial intelligence, telemedicine, blockchain, digital twins, augmented reality, and virtual reality are delved into for their role in creating intelligent healthcare systems. The focus on rapid identification of underlying health issues, real-time monitoring in the metaverse, and the economic, social, and environmental impact of these systems adds depth to the discourse. Structured as a vital resource for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policy-makers, and system designers, this book bridges the gap between theory and application.

Pervasive healthcare is an emerging research discipline, focusing on the development and application of pervasive and ubiquitous computing technology for healthcare and wellness. Pervasive healthcare seeks to respond to a variety of pressures on healthcare systems, including the increased incidence of life-style related and chronic diseases, emerging consumerism in healthcare, need for empowering patients and relatives for self-care and management of their health, and need to provide seamless access for healthcare services, independent of time and place. Pervasive healthcare may be defined from two perspectives. First, it is the development and application of pervasive computing (or ubiquitous computing, ambient intelligence) technologies for healthcare, health and wellness management. Second, it seeks to make healthcare available to anyone, anytime, and anywhere by removing locational, time and other restraints while increasing both the coverage and quality of healthcare. This book proposes to define the emerging area of pervasive health and introduce key management principles, most especially knowledge management, its tools, techniques and technologies. In addition, the book takes a socio-technical, patient-centric approach which serves to emphasize the importance of a key triumvirate in healthcare management namely, the focus on people, process and technology. Last but not least the book discusses in detail a specific example of pervasive health, namely the potential use of a wireless technology solution in the monitoring of diabetic patients.

With skyrocketing costs due to the increase in the elderly population, a rapid increase in lifestyle-related and chronic diseases, demand for new medical treatments and technologies, and a shortage in the number of available clinicians, nurses, and other caregivers, the challenges facing the healthcare industry seem insurmountable. However, by tra

In a world characterized by complexity and rapid change, the intersection of healthcare, social sciences, and technology presents a formidable challenge. The vast array of interconnected issues, ethical dilemmas, and technological advancements often evade comprehensive understanding within individual disciplines. The problem lies in the siloed approach to these critical domains, hindering our ability to navigate the complexities of our modern world effectively. Change Dynamics in Healthcare, Technological Innovations, and Complex Scenarios emerges as a transformative solution, offering a beacon of insight and knowledge to those grappling with the intricate dynamics of our interconnected society. Change Dynamics in Healthcare, Technological Innovations, and Complex Scenarios dives into organizational narratives, ethical challenges, and technological promises across healthcare, social sciences, and technology. It doesn't merely acknowledge the interplay between these disciplines; it celebrates their interconnectedness. By dissecting, analyzing, and synthesizing critical developments, this book serves as a compass, providing a rich resource for comprehending the multifaceted impacts of emerging changes.

A guide to intelligent decision and pervasive computing paradigms for healthcare analytics systems with a focus on the use of bio-sensors Intelligent Pervasive Computing Systems for Smarter Healthcare describes the innovations in healthcare made possible by computing through bio-sensors. The pervasive computing paradigm offers tremendous advantages in diversified areas of healthcare research and technology. The authors—noted experts in the field—provide the state-of-the-art intelligence paradigm that enables optimization of medical assessment for a healthy, authentic, safer, and more productive environment. Today’s computers are integrated through bio-sensors and generate a huge amount of information that can enhance our ability to process enormous bio-informatics data that can be transformed into meaningful medical knowledge and help with diagnosis, monitoring and tracking health issues, clinical decision making, early detection of infectious disease prevention, and rapid analysis of health hazards. The text examines a wealth of topics such as the design and development of pervasive healthcare technologies, data modeling and information management, wearable biosensors and their systems, and more. This important resource: Explores the recent trends and developments in computing through bio-sensors and its technological applications Contains a review of biosensors and sensor systems and networks for mobile health monitoring Offers an opportunity for readers to examine the concepts and future outlook of intelligence on healthcare systems incorporating biosensor applications Includes information on privacy and security issues on wireless body area network for remote healthcare monitoring Written for scientists and application developers and professionals in related fields, Intelligent Pervasive Computing Systems for Smarter Healthcare is a guide to the most recent developments in intelligent computer systems that are applicable to the healthcare industry.

"This book reports several experiences concerning the application of pervasive computing technologies, methodologies and tools in healthcare"--Provided by publisher.

In the wake of the digital healthcare revolution, a critical challenge has emerged: the lack of a comprehensive understanding stemming from fragmented research. Despite the industry's meteoric rise, existing literature often compartmentalizes insights, neglecting the intricate multi-sector collaborations that fuel its progress. This gap hinders scholars and industry professionals, leaving them with a myopic view of the digital healthcare landscape. The urgent need for a holistic exploration has never been more apparent. Multi-Sector Analysis of the Digital Healthcare Industry is a groundbreaking book that will uncover the complexities of digital healthcare with a panoramic lens. This carefully curated collection of cross-functional chapters is a beacon guiding academics and industry specialists through the difficulties of the industry's past, present, and future. With experts from fields spanning medicine, technology, business, and regulatory sectors, this book addresses the limitations of current research but serves as a compass for those seeking a more profound comprehension of digital healthcare's collaborative dynamics.

Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice unveils a transformative revolution brought about by emerging technologies, setting the stage for a paradigmatic shift from reactive medical interventions to proactive preventive measures. This transition has not only redefined the doctor-patient relationship but has also placed patients at the helm of their health management, actively engaged in informed decision-making. The book, a collective effort by experts across diverse disciplines, stands as an authoritative compendium delving into the profound implications of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare. From the tantalizing realm of artificial intelligence powering diagnostics and treatments to the tangible impact of wearable health devices and telemedicine on accessibility, each chapter delves into the nuanced interplay between technology and medical practice. This book spotlights the capabilities of these technologies, as well as dissecting the ethical, social, and regulatory tapestry they unravel. This book, thoughtfully tailored for a spectrum of stakeholders, epitomizes a synergy between knowledge dissemination and empowerment. From healthcare practitioners seeking to optimize medical practices to policymakers navigating the labyrinth of ethical considerations, from educators enriching health literacy to patients empowered to navigate their health journey, the book unearths its relevance across the healthcare spectrum.

The persistent challenge of inequitable access to quality services plagues diverse age groups, creating a glaring gap in our pursuit of inclusive well-being. Despite the revolutionary strides in digital health and artificial intelligence (AI), the promise of universal accessibility remains unfulfilled. The disparities demand a comprehensive understanding of obstacles hindering inclusivity, setting the stage for a transformative solution. Inclusivity and Accessibility in Digital Health is a groundbreaking exploration that is a beacon of change in the healthcare narrative. This book transcends conventional boundaries, offering innovative frameworks, case studies, and empirical research. It delves into the transformative potential of AI and digital health, presenting actionable insights to tailor healthcare services, manage diseases, and elevate overall well-being. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this book inspires researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to harness the power of technology for an inclusive healthcare revolution.

Engineers have long been architects of progress, erecting massive buildings that touch the skies and designing technologies that redefine realms of known possibility. In this era of rapid change, keeping pace with innovation is the main challenge. Emerging Engineering Technologies and Industrial Applications is a comprehensive research book that delves deep into the heart of a relentless technological revolution within modern industry. From the limitless potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) to the cognitive wonders of Artificial Intelligence (AI), from the microscopic marvels of Nanotechnology to the precision and agility of Robotics, and from the revolutionary advancements in 3D Printing to the transformative capabilities of blockchain, this book explores emerging technologies. This book is an indispensable resource for professionals and researchers working in the field of emerging engineering technologies and their industrial applications. It caters to a diverse range of disciplines, including computer science and information technology, environmental, agricultural, and physical sciences, medical, healthcare, and life sciences, as well as science and engineering, and anyone seeking to navigate the current technological progress in the 21st century.