Journal
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
Volume 19, Issue 11, Pages -Publisher
JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC
DOI: 10.2196/jmir.8309
Keywords
connected health; mHealth; eHealth; uHealth; ubiquitous health
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Connected health tools, including mobile phones, incorporate various functions that capture events, direct actions, and make informed decisions based on complex sources of data. Connected health, a term recently proposed by some academics and industry, refers to the development, testing, and integration of smart technology tools into health care. Through these means, connected health creates interconnectivity across various environments, profoundly changing the way we learn, self-regulate, and communicate with one another. In health care, mobile phones enable more precise diagnostics, personalized health recommendations that enhance patient experiences and outcomes while containing health care costs. However, for connected health to achieve its full potential, issues must be addressed pertaining to active engagement in use, privacy, security, and quality, as well as the development of evidence-based guidelines. This commentary discusses these key challenges and explores the promise of connected health, specifically eHealth and mHealth. Anchored within the context of cancer, the authors' area of expertise, the ideas put forward can readily be applied to other health-related disciplines.
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