Pharmacoinformatics and Drug Discovery Technologies: Theories and Applications

Pharmacoinformatics and Drug Discovery Technologies: Theories and Applications
Author: Gasmelseid, Tagelsir Mohamed
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2012-03-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466603100

Within the context of integrated health management domains, pharmacoinformatics aims at maximizing the benefits from the use of information systems and technologies for the provision of decision support tools necessary for improved drug management, use, and administration practices. Pharmacoinformatics and Drug Discovery Technologies: Theories and Applications offers the latest the field has to offer to practitioners and academics alike, presented through theoretical frameworks, case studies, and future directions. This vital resource gathers an integrated pattern of high quality publications from around the world providing current, cutting-edge, and provocative scientific work in the three domains of pharmacoinformatics: decision making domains, knowledge utilization and representation environment, and the technological and infrastructural context.

Emerging Theory and Practice in Neuroprosthetics

Emerging Theory and Practice in Neuroprosthetics
Author: Naik, Ganesh R.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2014-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466660953

Neuroprosthetics is a fast-growing area that brings together the fields of biomedical engineering and neuroscience as a means to interface the neural system directly to prostheses. Advancing research and applications in this field can assist in successfully restoring motor, sensory, and cognitive functions. Emerging Theory and Practice in Neuroprosthetics brings together the most up-to-date research surrounding neuroprosthetics advances and applications. Presenting several new results, concepts, and further developments in the area of neuroprosthetics, this book is an essential publication for researchers, upper-level students, engineers, and medical practitioners.

User-Driven Healthcare: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

User-Driven Healthcare: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1682
Release: 2013-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466627719

User-Driven Healthcare: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a global discussion on the practice of user-driven learning in healthcare and connected disciplines and its influence on learning through clinical problem solving. This book brings together different perspectives for researchers and practitioners to develop a comprehensive framework of user-driven healthcare.

Handbook of Research on Computational Intelligence Applications in Bioinformatics

Handbook of Research on Computational Intelligence Applications in Bioinformatics
Author: Dash, Sujata
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2016-06-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522504281

Developments in the areas of biology and bioinformatics are continuously evolving and creating a plethora of data that needs to be analyzed and decrypted. Since it can be difficult to decipher the multitudes of data within these areas, new computational techniques and tools are being employed to assist researchers in their findings. The Handbook of Research on Computational Intelligence Applications in Bioinformatics examines emergent research in handling real-world problems through the application of various computation technologies and techniques. Featuring theoretical concepts and best practices in the areas of computational intelligence, artificial intelligence, big data, and bio-inspired computing, this publication is a critical reference source for graduate students, professionals, academics, and researchers.

Cross-Cultural Training and Teamwork in Healthcare

Cross-Cultural Training and Teamwork in Healthcare
Author: Vasilache, Simona
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466643269

"This book explores the complex relationships between patients, physicians, and nurses with different cultural backgrounds, integrating theoretical and empirical perspectives on medical teamwork"--

Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs

Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs
Author: Poduval, Jayita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2015-09-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466695285

The medical profession requires extensive training and preparation in order to ensure the success and competency of future doctors and healthcare professionals. With an emphasis on professional development and medical education, current professionals in this field acknowledge the importance of residency programs and training in the professional development of future doctors. Optimizing Medicine Residency Training Programs presents a comprehensive overview of chapters ranging from the history of medicine to opportunities and research for further exploration geared toward the professional development and medical training for the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, practitioners, and professionals interested in the education and training of modern medical professionals.

Design and Quality Considerations for Developing Mobile Apps for Medication Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Design and Quality Considerations for Developing Mobile Apps for Medication Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Yap, Kevin
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2020-07-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1799838331

Medication management is an essential component of therapeutic success in the treatment of chronic diseases. However, patients who do not regularly take their prescribed medications are a primary concern of health systems worldwide. A significant proportion of patients on chronic medications fail to adhere to their treatments, and suboptimal adherence leads to dire clinical and financial consequences on the personal level. Moreover, non-adherence can adversely impact public healthcare costs and the clinical outcomes of patients. Design and Quality Considerations for Developing Mobile Apps for Medication Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research that combines theory and practice on optimizing strategies to improve medication adherence and overall health and wellbeing in patients through the design of usable and reliable mobile app-based systems. Highlighting a broad range of topics including pharmaceutical care, quality assessment, and health behavior frameworks, this book is ideally designed for clinicians, pharmacists, healthcare providers, programmers, software developers, researchers, academicians, and students.

Innovative Collaborative Practice and Reflection in Patient Education

Innovative Collaborative Practice and Reflection in Patient Education
Author: Bird, Jennifer Lynne
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 146667525X

The process of patient education allows for patients to think about their health in new ways and for educators and professionals to propose new ways to heal, with the ultimate goal of patients having a positive outlook on life and consistently maintained health. Innovative Collaborative Practice and Reflection in Patient Education presents multigenre writing, incorporating authors' personal and professional stories along with academic theories. It combines the fields of education and medicine, presenting innovative approaches to health education and designing new approaches to healing. This research publication will impact the field of health education and be of use to educators, researchers, practitioners, professionals, and patients.

Medical Diagnosis Using Artificial Neural Networks

Medical Diagnosis Using Artificial Neural Networks
Author: Moein, Sara
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 146666147X

Advanced conceptual modeling techniques serve as a powerful tool for those in the medical field by increasing the accuracy and efficiency of the diagnostic process. The application of artificial intelligence assists medical professionals to analyze and comprehend a broad range of medical data, thus eliminating the potential for human error. Medical Diagnosis Using Artificial Neural Networks introduces effective parameters for improving the performance and application of machine learning and pattern recognition techniques to facilitate medical processes. This book is an essential reference work for academicians, professionals, researchers, and students interested in the relationship between artificial intelligence and medical science through the use of informatics to improve the quality of medical care.

Interoperability in Healthcare Information Systems: Standards, Management, and Technology

Interoperability in Healthcare Information Systems: Standards, Management, and Technology
Author: Sicilia, Miguel Ángel
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2013-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466630019

Although the standards in electronic health records and general healthcare services continue to evolve, many organizations push to connect interoperability with public service and basic citizenship rights. This poses significant technical and organizational challenges that are the focus of many research and standardization efforts. Interoperability in Healthcare Information Systems: Standards, Management and Technology provides a comprehensive collection on the overview of electronic health records and health services interoperability and the different aspects representing its outlook in a framework that is useful for practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers.