This book addresses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends related to the cutting-edge fields of online health and medical study. This compilation disseminates the latest findings in this growing area of research in order to transform, both socially and technologically, the way...

1. Pervasive networks and ubiquitous monitoring for wellness monitoring in residential aged care / Leroy Lai Yu Chan, Branko George Celler, James Zhaonan Zhang, Nigel Hamilton Lovell -- 2. Smart homes to support elderly people : innovative technologies and social impacts / Arianna D'Ulizia,...

Progress in ubiquitous computing, social networking, medical informatics and IT technologies has resulted in a new generation of healthcare systems. This book provides insight into the various trends, innovations, and organizational challenges of contemporary ubiquitous health and medical...

1. The application of virtual organization technology for eHealth / Ekaterina Kldiashvili -- 2. Grid technology / I. Aas -- 3. Health and health care grid services and delivery integrating eHealth and telemedicine / Thomas Clark -- 4. The Teams of Leaders (Tol) concept / Dag von Lubitz -- 5....

"This book provides explanations of concepts, processes and acronyms related to different areas, issues and trends in various areas of wireless technologies for ambient assisted living and healthcare, focusing on emerging wireless technologies and innovative wireless solutions for smart home...

"This book presents a sampling of the many applications utilizing GIS in the field of health, including needs of less-developed countries in utilizing the concepts and technologies of mapping"--Provided by publisher.

Healthcare systems are now experiencing a variety of challenges with the integration of mobile and ubiquitous technology. This book provides an international perspective on the benefits of mobile health technology and describes examples and applications implemented in global healthcare. This...

"This book introduces the latest research concerning the innovative implementation of information technology and data analysis in the healthcare field, highlighting current concerns and recent advances in patient care and healthcare delivery"--Provided by publisher.

Research argues that e-government technologies have positive influences on politics and democracy, improving citizens' environment as well as their engagement with their government. Although much research indicates that e-government technologies have increased citizen participation, there is...

"This book provides the latest research findings such as theoretical foundations, principles, methodologies, architectures, technical frameworks, international policy, standardization and case studies for the achievement of interoperability within the provision of digital services, from...