Pervasive Computing in Healthcare
Jakob E. Bardram, Alex Mihailidis, Dadong Wan
CRC Press, 2006
Call Number: R859.7.U27 P47 2007
Pervasive Computing in Healthcare offers an overview of the subject and its application to problems in healthcare and disability. This book covers the basics, including various types of computer science tools and techniques, and introduces important models in applying technology to healthcare, disease, and disability. It presents specific examples of pervasive computing applications in various contexts, such as in the home or in the hospital, and how it can be applied as proactive or preventative methods to help with diseases. This text also provides an understanding of research and methodological issues related to developing technologies and evaluating their performance.