Connected health entails the convergence of health information technology, health informatics, digital media, mobile devices and sensors. Connected Health is going to be an integral part of the solution to many of the challenges facing the health, social care and wellness sectors, especially in enabling more effective integration of care.
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Connected health entails the convergence of health information technology, health informatics, digital media, mobile devices and sensors. There is a growing emphasis on wellness facilitated by technology, wearables, Smartphone , and wellness programs are being used at an increasing rate encouraged patients to to
exercise, lose weight and improve the monitoring and management of their diseases and overall wellness.
Healthcare systems around the world are facing challenges in containing costs of the growing demands on the health systems, which is affecting the future sustainability and the quality of care healthcare systems will deliver.
The challenges include constrained budget constrains due to the increased costs of advanced medical treatments and pharmaceuticals. The aging population is creating increased complexities and costs for delivering care. Patients are demanding better quality, patient-centred integrated healthcare due to being more engaged.
Healthcare systems around the world are facing challenges in containing costs of the growing demands on the health systems, which is affecting the future sustainability and the quality of care healthcare systems will deliver.
The challenges include constrained budget constrains due to the increased costs of advanced medical treatments and pharmaceuticals. The aging population is creating increased complexities and costs for delivering care. Patients are demanding better quality, patient-centred integrated healthcare due to being more engaged.
The promise of technology facilitated connected health is extremely galvanizing. Care can be enhanced by using innovative connected medical devices and remote sensors to support quality healthcare and includes software, such as health applications, artificial intelligence, and hardware including robotics, mobile diagnostics, remote monitoring devices and wearables.