Mobile Devices

 Smartphones and tablets are ubiquitous in

the healthcare setting.
 It plays a significant role in nursing
Major Trend Technology Devices
 Wireless Patient Monitoring - enable remote
surveillance of patient vital functions.
 Mobile System Access – enable
remote/virtual access to current clinical
systems.
 Medical Devices – technologies that capture
and track key care compliance and disease
management data.
 Virtual Consultation – enable virtual care
consultation, education, and therapy.
 Aging in Place – clinically monitored
independent living for aging populations.
Telehealth
 also known an “telemedicine” which means a
health care provider care for a patient
without an in-person office visit.
 BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a latest
trend in Healthcare IT. (e. g. IPhone/ iPad)
Future of mHealth Inside Healthcare Facilities
 The nation’s healthcare model is on the path
toward consolidated, coordinated, value-
based care. Information Technology tools,
mobile applications, and clinical information
systems provide an evolving platform for the
effective delivery of clinical services,
increased operational excellence, and cost
containment.
 Wi-Fi has also been adopted to hospitals
about 10 years ago.
 Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) – cellular
wireless signals provider.

“why does mhealth apps important? “

Considerations for mHealth Planning
 Remote monitoring of patients is increasingly
viewed as essential for mHealth planning.
 mHealth advantages and disadvantages