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Mobile e-Health

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  • © 2017

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Editors:
  1. Hannah R. Marston

    1. Health & Wellbeing Priority Research Area, School of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Faculty of Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies, The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  2. Shannon Freeman

    1. School of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada

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  3. Charles Musselwhite

    1. Centre for Innovative Ageing, School of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom

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  • Equips readers in understanding the current state of art in technologies, associated to digital health and well-being across the lifespan
  • Enriches comprehension of cross and multi-disciplines, such as the Quantified Self, Games for Health and mobile Health (mHealth) apps through case studies
  • Shares insights into policy relating to ethical and privacy issues, legislation of the mHealth app and medical devices
  • Presents technology within a wider social, gerontological and cultural perspective

Part of the book series: Human–Computer Interaction Series (HCIS)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. An Introduction to the Potential for Mobile eHealth Revolution to Impact on Hard to Reach, Marginalised and Excluded Groups

      • Charles Musselwhite, Shannon Freeman, Hannah R. Marston
      Pages 3-13

  4. Games for Health

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
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    2. Using Technology to Increase Activity, Creativity and Engagement for Older Adults Through Visual Art

      • Alexander Paczynski, Laura Diment, David Hobbs, Karen Reynolds
      Pages 97-114

    3. Can Mobile Digital Games Benefit Older Adults’ Health?

      • Emmanuel DuplĂ a, David Kaufman, Louise SauvĂ©, Lise Renaud, Alice Ireland
      Pages 115-146

  5. Ageing Perspectives to the Barriers and Enablers of Technology Use

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147
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    2. Digital Game Technology and Older Adults

      • Hannah R. Marston, Michael Kroll, Dennis Fink, Rakel Poveda, Yves J. Gschwind
      Pages 149-171

    3. The Evolution of Telehealth

      • Melinda Martin-Khan, Shannon Freeman, Kevin Adam, Georgia Betkus
      Pages 173-198

  6. Ethics, Theory & Service Provision

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 199-199
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    2. On the Need for Developmental Perspectives in Research on the Potential Positive and Negative Health Effects of Digital Games

      • Adrienne Holz Ivory, James D. Ivory
      Pages 201-214

    3. Open Issues in Designing Home Care Technologies

      • Angela Di Fiore, Francesco Ceschel
      Pages 215-233

  7. Privacy & Legal Requirements

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 235-235
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    2. mHealth, Trust and the Security of Personal Data

      • Jennifer K. Lynch, Malcolm Fisk
      Pages 237-249

    3. Are mHealth Apps Safe? The Intended Purpose Rule, Its Shortcomings and the Regulatory Options Under the EU Medical Device Framework

      • Eugenio Mantovani, Pedro Cristobal Bocos
      Pages 251-275

    4. Regulation of Medical Digital Technologies

      • Joris Wiersinga
      Pages 277-295
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About this book

This multi-disciplinary collection of essays captures discussion, thinking and research surrounding the recent surge of interest in how technology can help us as we age. A wide range of topics are covered, from investigations in the use of technology to improve health and well-being, to examinations of digital gaming, mobile health apps and the quantified self in relation to an ageing population. 

From multi-disciplinary perspectives, this collection highlights the role of a more social approach to technology. As such, a variety of social research methods are used throughout the chapters. The benefits and issues with different approaches are highlighted both in terms of further research, but also so the reader can judge the value of the research for themselves.

This collection brings together the latest thinking and cutting edge contemporary research from leading thinkers and academics in the field of human computer interaction, health and gerontology.In taking a social approach, it highlights how technological practices fit within wider gerontological, political and cultural perspectives. It therefore has potential to influence those working in human computer interaction, digital humanities, sociology, psychology and gerontology. It can help change the practice of people working in the health and social care field, in computer and product design, and in the digital and creative industries. 


Reviews

“Mobile eHealth offers a very comprehensive discussion of health technologies and their effectiveness, usability, and best design practices. … Expert audiences will be delighted by the depth of information presented by Mobile eHealth. Each chapter offers a topical snapshot that could be, and often has been, a book in its own right. This comprehensive collection on the issues surrounding healthcare technologies is a treasure trove of information that experts will continue to revisit.” (Nicole St. Germaine-Dilts, Technical Communication, Vol. 65 (3), August, 2018)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Health & Wellbeing Priority Research Area, School of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Faculty of Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies, The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    Hannah R. Marston

  • School of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada

    Shannon Freeman

  • Centre for Innovative Ageing, School of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom

    Charles Musselwhite

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