Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives

Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
Author: Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1371
Release: 2009-12-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 161520671X

"This book provide a comprehensive coverage of the latest and most relevant knowledge, developments, solutions, and practical applications, related to e-Health, this new field of knowledge able to transform the way we live and deliver services, both from the technological and social perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

Handbook of Research on Patient Safety and Quality Care through Health Informatics

Handbook of Research on Patient Safety and Quality Care through Health Informatics
Author: Michell, Vaughan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2013-09-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466645474

Medical and health activities can greatly benefit from the effective use of health informatics. By capturing, processing, and disseminating information to the correct systems and processes, decision-making can be more successful and quality care and patient safety would see significant improvements. The Handbook of Research on Patient Safety and Quality Care through Health Informatics highlights current research and trends from both professionals and researchers on health informatics as applied to the needs of patient safety and quality care. Bringing together theory and practical approaches for patient needs, this book is essential for educators and trainers at multiple experience levels in the fields of medicine and medical informatics.

Advancing Technologies and Intelligence in Healthcare and Clinical Environments Breakthroughs

Advancing Technologies and Intelligence in Healthcare and Clinical Environments Breakthroughs
Author: Tan, Joseph
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2012-06-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 146661756X

Clinical decision support systems, medical applications, and electronic health records each help to ensure the provision of efficient, accurate healthcare services, thereby providing patients with a better experience and overall reducing health care costs. Advancing Technologies and Intelligence in Healthcare and Clinical Environments Breakthroughs is a prime resource for both academic researchers and practitioners looking to advance their knowledge of the interdisciplinary areas of healthcare information technology and management research. This book addresses innovative concepts and critical issues in the emerging field of health information systems and informatics, with an emphasis on sustainable computer information systems, ensuring healthcare efficiency, and denoising MRI and ECG outputs.

Health Informatics: Practical Guide for Healthcare and Information Technology Professionals (Sixth Edition)

Health Informatics: Practical Guide for Healthcare and Information Technology Professionals (Sixth Edition)
Author: Robert E. Hoyt
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2014
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1304791106

Health Informatics (HI) focuses on the application of Information Technology (IT) to the field of medicine to improve individual and population healthcare delivery, education and research. This extensively updated fifth edition reflects the current knowledge in Health Informatics and provides learning objectives, key points, case studies and references.

Handbook of Research on Personal Autonomy Technologies and Disability Informatics

Handbook of Research on Personal Autonomy Technologies and Disability Informatics
Author: Pereira, Javier
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2010-10-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1605662070

"This book offers a comprehensive description of the needs that must be considered by IT engineers when designing technical assistance tools that can be used by disabled persons according to their specific motoric, visual, auditive, or psychic needs"--Provided by publisher.