Mobile technology and the digitization of healthcare

The convergence of science and technology in our dynamic digital era has resulted in the development of innovative digital health devices that allow easy and accurate characterization in health and disease. Technological advancements and the miniaturization of diagnostic instruments to modern smartp...

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Published in:European heart journal 2016-05, Vol.37 (18), p.1428-1438
Main Authors: Bhavnani, Sanjeev P, Narula, Jagat, Sengupta, Partho P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical Technology
Delivery of Health Care
Humans
Review
Smartphone
Telemedicine
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Summary:The convergence of science and technology in our dynamic digital era has resulted in the development of innovative digital health devices that allow easy and accurate characterization in health and disease. Technological advancements and the miniaturization of diagnostic instruments to modern smartphone-connected and mobile health (mHealth) devices such as the iECG, handheld ultrasound, and lab-on-a-chip technologies have led to increasing enthusiasm for patient care with promises to decrease healthcare costs and to improve outcomes. This 'hype' for mHealth has recently intersected with the 'real world' and is providing important insights into how patients and practitioners are utilizing digital health technologies. It is also raising important questions regarding the evidence supporting widespread device use. In this state-of-the-art review, we assess the current literature of mHealth and aim to provide a framework for the advances in mHealth by understanding the various device, patient, and clinical factors as they relate to digital health from device designs and patient engagement, to clinical workflow and device regulation. We also outline new strategies for generation and analysis of mHealth data at the individual and population-based levels.
ISSN:0195-668X
1522-9645
DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/ehv770