"This book contains cross-disciplinary research on strategic initiatives for healthcare reform that impact not only patients, but also organizations, healthcare providers, and policymakers"--Provided by publisher.

"This book takes an innovative look at technology and engineering as they pertain to medicine (medical engineering), teaming them to facilitate new systems that have the ability to change the lifestyles and quality of life of people"--Provided by publisher.

1. Will comparative effectiveness research lead to healthcare rationing? / Mary Brown -- 2. Health care information systems and the risk of privacy issues for the disabled / John Beswetherick -- 3. Hippocratic database and active enforcement / Terry Dillard -- 4. Implementation issues on a...

"This book is a fundamental source for the advancement of knowledge, application, and practice in the interdisciplinary areas of healthcare, e-health, m-health, u-health, sensors, biomedical engineering, and telemedicine"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides comprehensive coverage and understanding of clinical problem solving in healthcare, especially user-driven healthcare, using concerted experiential learning in conversations between multiple users and stakeholders, primarily patients, health professionals, and other actors in...

Description of and applications for a motion analysis method for upper limbs / Hiromi Nishiguchi -- An EMG control system for an ultrasonic motor using a PSoC microcomputer / Yorihiko Yano -- A new, non-invasive in vivo optical blood glucose measurement technique using near-infrared radiation...

"This book presents research in the emerging field on information systems and informatics in the healthcare industry, addressing innovative concepts and critical issues through case studies and experimental research"--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...