Healthcare is fundamentally different from other domains where AI has achieved remarkable success. When an AI system recommends a treatment, suggests a diagnosis, or flags a patient for intervention, lives hang in the balance. Healthcare professionals require more than accurate predictions; they need to understand the reasoning behind those predictions. Explainable AI (XAI) provides the transparency necessary to identify and address algorithmic biases that might perpetuate or exacerbate he...

This book addresses the urgent need for AI healthcare insights in a post-pandemic and swiftly progressing world in which the use of advanced health technologies is becoming the norm. It explores the rapidly evolving AI landscape affecting health systems and provides practical, evidence-informed guidance drawn from practice, theory, and research.Covering a wide range of topics—from digital health technologies to data analytics and interoperability—it offers a thorough examination of...

This book explores the complex and rapidly evolving internet of things (IOT) and the expanding role of wearable technologies on healthcare. Remote monitoring and wearable devices have become increasingly popular in recent years, enabling continuous tracking of vital signs, activity levels and other health parameters. This can support early detection of potential health issues, facilitate proactive preventive care and allow healthcare providers to monitor patients' conditions remotely. By i...

This book is essential reading for those in healthcare informatics, as well as healthcare administrators, clinicians, and regulators, as they navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare post-pandemic. —Dr. Steven D. Berkshire, professor and director of the Doctor of Health Administration Program, Central Michigan UniversityThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to global healthcare systems, revealing vulnerabili...

In an age where digital transformation is redefining healthcare, this book offers a timely and comprehensive exploration of one of the field’s most dynamic frontiers. This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars, clinicians, engineers, and technologists from across the globe to examine how wearable devices and remote monitoring systems are revolutionizing patient care, clinical workflows, and health system performance.From economic and policy implications to machine ...

Real-world evidence is defined as evidence generated from real-world data outside randomized controlled trials. As scientific discoveries and methodologies continue to advance, real-world data and their companion technologies offer powerful new tools for evidence generation. Real-World Evidence in a Patient-Centric Digital Era provides perspectives, examples, and insights on the innovative application of real-world evidence to meet patient needs and improve health...

Artificial intelligence, Big data, Blockchain and 5G for Digital Transformation of Healthcare Industry provides insights on the successes and failures in the field of IT and digital health during the pandemic and analyzes the lessons from these cases. The social and economic recovery after the pandemic requires urgent solutions for citizens, companies and economies around the world. From research centers, labs, hospitals and academia, researchers and academics are working collaboratively t...

Digital Health: Telemedicine and Beyond describes practical ways to use digital health tools in clinical practice. With a strong focus on case studies and patient outcomes, this title provides an overview of digital medicine, terms, concepts, and applications for the multidisciplinary clinical practitioner. Chapters provide a concise, yet comprehensive understanding of digital health, including telemedicine, mHealth, EHRs, and the benefits and challenges of each. The book gives insights on...

Digital Health: Mobile and Wearable Devices for Participatory Health Applications is a key reference for engineering and clinical professionals considering the development or implementation of mobile and wearable solutions in the healthcare domain. The book presents a comprehensive overview of devices and appropriateness for the respective applications. It also explores the ethical, privacy, and cybersecurity aspects inherent in networked and mobile technologies. It offers expert perspecti...

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for the Elderly provides valuable insights into how artificial intelligence can transform healthcare through personalized monitoring, ethical considerations, and real-world applications.Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize healthcare for the elderly by providing efficient and personalized monitoring and care. Though this technology has the potential to revolutionize care, there is currently little information on t...

This guide is a practical and comprehensive workbook designed to empower healthcare professionals with the tools, knowledge and strategies required to integrate digital medicine into their daily practice. It Includes interactive exercises, checklists and action plans tailored to various medical specialties, ensuring practical and relevant guidance, while also providing detailed examples of successful digital medicine implementations, exploring lessons learned and critical success factors.

Digital Tools and Data for Innovative Healthcare: A Vision for Healthier and More Inclusive Societies is an invaluable resource for addressing the critical needs of healthcare professionals and researchers. In 6 sections, it provides an in-depth exploration of digital health technologies, offering practical applications and ethical guidelines that are essential for the effective use of health data. By focusing on the integration of AI and machine learning in clinical environments, the book...