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Remote Monitoring and Wearable Devices in Healthcare 

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About the Book

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of wearable technology and its transformative impact on modern healthcare. As advances in sensor technology, data analytics, and wireless communication have made real-time patient monitoring possible, healthcare is becoming increasingly proactive, personalized, and efficient. This book examines how wearable devices, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and medical-grade sensors, are revolutionizing healthcare by enabling continuous monitoring of vital signs, physical activity, and health metrics, from heart rate to glucose levels. The book also addresses the critical aspects of security and privacy, offering insight into how healthcare data is collected, transmitted, and safeguarded to ensure patient confidentiality. With contributions from experts in both technology and healthcare, the book examines the challenges of integrating these devices into existing healthcare infrastructures, including regulatory hurdles, data management, and clinical adoption. Additionally, this book explores the impact of these innovations on patient outcomes, examining how remote monitoring can lead to better disease management, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future potential of wearable devices in healthcare, this book serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, technologists, and policymakers seeking to harness the full potential of this technology to improve patient care and outcomes.

List of Topics

  • Introduction to Wearable Technology in Healthcare

    •    Overview of wearable devices and remote monitoring technologies.

    •    Evolution of healthcare technology and patient-centric care.

  • Types of Wearable Devices in Healthcare

    •    Wearable sensors: heart rate, glucose, blood pressure monitors.

    •    Fitness trackers vs. medical-grade devices.

  • Remote Patient Monitoring: Technology and Applications

    •    Role of remote monitoring in chronic disease management.

    •    Case studies in telehealth and remote care delivery.

  • Data Analytics and AI in Wearable Health Monitoring

    •    Leveraging artificial intelligence for predictive healthcare.

    •    Machine learning models in wearable health data processing.

  • The Role of IoT in Wearable Devices

    •    Integration of IoT in healthcare wearables.

    •    Smart health systems and real-time data transmission.

  • Security and Privacy in Wearable Healthcare Devices

    •    Data encryption, cybersecurity challenges, and HIPAA compliance.

    •    Strategies for safeguarding patient data.

  • Wearable Devices for Chronic Disease Management

    •    Continuous monitoring in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD.

    •    Impact on patient outcomes and quality of life.

  • Wearable Technology for Preventive Healthcare

    •    Early detection of health issues through wearables.

    •    The role of fitness trackers in preventive medicine.

  • Regulatory and Legal Aspects of Wearable Devices in Healthcare

    •    FDA approval process for medical-grade wearables.

    •    Ethical considerations and privacy laws.

  • Clinical Integration of Wearable Devices

    •     Challenges in integrating wearables into healthcare systems.

    •     Adoption in hospitals, clinics, and telemedicine practices.

  • Remote Monitoring for Elderly and Vulnerable Populations

    •    The role of wearables in elderly care and assisted living.

    •    Benefits for vulnerable and at-risk groups.

  • Economic Impact of Wearable Devices in Healthcare

    •     Cost-benefit analysis of remote monitoring solutions.

    •     Healthcare efficiency and reduction in hospital readmissions.

  • Case Studies of Wearable Devices in Healthcare

    •     Real-world applications and patient outcomes.

    •     Success stories and lessons learned.

  • The Future of Wearable Devices in Healthcare

    •     Emerging trends and next-generation wearable technology.

    •     Potential impact of wearable devices on personalized healthcare.

  • Wearable Devices in Post-Surgical and Rehabilitation Care

    •     Monitoring patient recovery and rehabilitation through wearables.

    •     Wearable technology in physical therapy and post-operative care.

Submission Guidelines

  • All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another book, journal, or conference.

  • Submit an initial proposal, including the title of the chapter and the abstract of the proposed chapter. The deadline for submission of the initial proposal (500 words) is November 15, 2024.

  • Submit your proposal through the following link: 

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(please email philip_eappen@cbu.ca for queries)

                                     

  • The full chapter is due by January 15, 2025.

  • The length of the chapter should be 7,000-8,000 words.

  • The paper should be formatted according to the template provided, and the chapter should use the Springer Basic (numbered) style of references. 

Chapter Template

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Important Dates

Proposal Submission Deadline:   November 15, 2024
Full Chapter Submission:             January 15, 2025
Review Results Returned:            February 15, 2025
Final Chapter Submission:           March 15, 2025

Editors

Dr. Philip Eappen, BSN, MBA, and PhD Healthcare Management

Assistant Professor, Healthcare Management
Cape Breton University,

Sydney,  Canada 
Email: philip_eappen@cbu.ca   

Assoc. Prof. Narasimha Rao Vajjhala

Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture,

University of New York Tirana,

Tirana, Albania 
Email: narasimharao@unyt.edu.al  

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Assoc. Prof. Dimitrios Zikos

Ph.D. Health Informatics, M.Sc., B.S. Nursing, 

Associate Professor 

Texas Tech University, 

2500 Broadway W, Lubbock, TX 79409, United States

Email: dzikos@ttuhsc.edu

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Dr. Karen Parker Davidson  

Health Administration Division

School of Health Sciences 

The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions 

Central Michigan University

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States 

Email: david2k@cmich.edu

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