mHealth & apps

How the Tablet Computer Survey Can Change Healthcare Outcomes and Save Time

Touchscreen devices are becoming increasingly popular in healthcare settings. Implementing the use of tablet computers, even as shared devices used for short-term surveys, could bring some surprising results. So, why exactly do tablets and apps mean so much in the healthcare environment? They are intuitiveTablet Even the oldest of patients, the ones that grew up

[ Read More ]

How FoodSwitch and Similar Applications are Improving Clinical Research and Overall Health

Smartphone applications that help users monitor their food intake, exercise, and other health metrics are helping improve the overall health of users. Studies have shown that people who log their diets daily eat healthier and achieve their weight goals. Not only do applications like these that send notification reminders on a regular basis keep people

[ Read More ]

Will 2016 Be The Year When mHealth Delivers For Patients And Physicians?

2015 envisaged an increase in the use of mobile communication devices for the health and well-being in cloud services. Mobile health or as abbreviated mHealth is an emerging and rapidly developing field. Over more than approximately 100,000 (may not be the exact) mobile health apps are available across various healthcare platforms. mHealth can contribute towards

[ Read More ]

Customize the Patient Experience with Mobile Apps

Health information has gotten more accessible digitally. As modern policies and technology put the patient in the driver’s seat, companies across the healthcare industry have an opportunity to respond with direct and personalized service options through mobile apps. One-hundred and thirty-three million Americans, 45 percent of the population, have at least one chronic disease. Healthcare

[ Read More ]

mHealth Applications: What You Need to Know Before You Create Your App

Smartphones and tablets are a common accessory for nearly two billion people globally. These devices provide easy access to a plethora of applications and services that were traditionally reserved for face-to-face settings including shopping, education, banking, travel, and even healthcare services. It is no surprise that the healthcare industry has embraced the trend of providing easy

[ Read More ]