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Smartphone Apps for Health and Wellness
Discusses smartphone apps with the best evidence to improve health and wellness of patients when used appropriately
John P. Higgins (Edited by), Mathew P. Morico (Edited by)
9780323992718, Elsevier Science
Paperback / softback, published 11 January 2023
296 pages, 60 illustrations (30 in full color)
23.4 x 19 x 1.9 cm, 0.63 kg
Smartphone Apps for Health and Wellness helps readers navigate the world of smartphone apps to direct them to those which have had the best medical evidence in obtaining the users’ goal. The book covers the history of apps, how they work, and specific apps to improve health and wellness in order to improve patients outcomes. It discusses several types of apps, including apps for medical care, sleeping, relaxation, nutrition, exercise and weight loss. In addition, sections present the features of a good app to empower readers to make their own decision when evaluating which one to use. This is a valuable resource for clinicians, physicians, researchers and members of biomedical field who are interested in taking advantage of smartphone apps to improve overall health and wellness of patients.
1. Introduction to Apps 2. History of Apps 3. Apps 101 4. Do Apps work? 5. Features of a Good App 6. Exercise Apps 7. Weight Loss Apps 8. Nutrition Apps 9. Relaxation/Yoga Apps 10. Sleep Apps 11. Medical Apps 12. Apps for Children 13. Apps for Seniors 14. Seniors Apps 15. App Limitations 16. Conclusion
Subject Areas: Personal & public health [MBNH], Biotechnology industries [KNDH1]
