Applications of digital eHealth-Care care
Key applications of digital eHealth-Care include the following:
- Remote patient monitoring (RPM): We are witnessing the confluence of emerging technologies with healthcare and an increased awareness of our own bodies.
- Wearable pedometers and heart monitors have been around for years, letting people keep a track of how far they walk on a daily, weekly, or even monthly basis, further letting them track the amount of calories they are burning when they exercise. These devices also let people monitor their heart rates as most doctors advise raising your heart rate for at least 30 minutes every time you exercise. The newly released Apple watch has given wearers the ability to track an array of different types of health statistics. Such devices generate huge amounts of data that can potentially be used in conjunction with medical records, doctors, and hospitals to provide a better and more personalized level of service. And let us not forget new applications...