Inclusivity and Accessibility in Digital Health - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369314630

Publisher: IGI Global, 2024

Synopsis

The persistent challenge of inequitable access to quality services plagues diverse age groups, creating a glaring gap in our pursuit of inclusive well-being. Despite the revolutionary strides in digital health and artificial intelligence (AI), the promise of universal accessibility remains unfulfilled. The disparities demand a comprehensive understanding of obstacles hindering inclusivity, setting the stage for a transformative solution. Inclusivity and Accessibility in Digital Health is a groundbreaking exploration that is a beacon of change in the healthcare narrative. This book transcends conventional boundaries, offering innovative frameworks, case studies, and empirical research. It delves into the transformative potential of AI and digital health, presenting actionable insights to tailor healthcare services, manage diseases, and elevate overall well-being. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this book inspires researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to harness the power of technology for an inclusive healthcare revolution. This comprehensive guide focuses on healthcare professionals, digital health developers, policymakers, academics, students, advocacy groups, patients, caregivers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts. It goes beyond theoretical discourse, providing a roadmap for a change in the intricate interplays between healthcare and technology. From user interface design to ethical considerations, it equips readers with a nuanced understanding of how inclusivity and accessibility redefine the digital health landscape, fostering equity and empowerment. Inclusivity and Accessibility in Digital Health is more than a book; it is a transformative resource paving the way for a more equitable and empowering healthcare ecosystem for everyone.

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About the Author

Muhammad Anshari is researcher at Universiti Brunei Darussalam. He can be reached at anshari@yahoo.com Dr. Mohammad Nabil Almunawar is currently an associate professor at the School of Business and Economics, Universiti of Brunei Darussalam (UBDSBE), Brunei Darussalam. Hwe wasthe former dean of UBDSBE. He received his bachelor's degree in 1983 from Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia, master's degree (MSc) from the Department of Computer Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada in 1991, and Ph.D in Computer Science/Information Systems from the University of New South Wales in 1998.

Dr. Almunawar has published more than 100 papers in refereed journals, books, book chapters, encyclopedias, and international conference proceedings. He has more than 30 years of teaching experience in the area of information systems. His overall research interests include applications of IT in management, e-business/commerce, digital marketplace/platform, digital business ecosystem, health informatics, information security, and cloud computing. Currently, he focuses his research on digital transformation, digital marketplace, digital platform, and digital business ecosystem.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369314630
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 349
• Editor: Anshari Muhammad, Almunawar Mohammad Nabil, Pablos Patricia Ordonez De