Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 315 - 340
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
chapter
provides
an
overview
of
nonwoven
materials
in
the
healthcare
industry,
discussing
their
various
uses,
characteristics,
advantages,
challenges,
recent
developments,
and
potential
future
prospects.
The
essential
nature
nonwovens
lies
barrier
efficiency,
breathability,
comfort,
making
them
indispensable
for
surgical
gowns,
face
masks,
sterile
packaging,
wound
dressings,
hygiene
products.
emphasizes
cost-effectiveness,
disposability,
infection
control
offered
by
materials,
while
also
environmental
impact
compliance
with
regulations.
dynamic
advancement
these
is
demonstrated
through
integration
nanotechnology
development
smart
nonwovens.
Looking
ahead,
availability
biodegradable
alternatives
customized
solutions
expected,
driven
sustainability,
technology,
emerging
trends.
implications
sector
include
enhanced
patient
safety,
improved
operational
increased
sustainability.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 153 - 175
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
chapter
thoroughly
investigates
the
revolutionary
use
of
blockchain
technology
in
administration
medical
data.
Blockchain
integration
has
become
a
disruptive
force
era
digital
health
records,
with
potential
to
completely
revolutionize
how
healthcare
organizations
manage,
trade,
and
safeguard
The
main
objective
is
analyze
blockchain's
complex
role
transforming
data
management.
foundations
management
are
among
important
subjects
addressed;
this
section
introduces
technology's
basic
ideas,
composition,
operation.
Examining
improves
security
privacy
takes
up
much
chapter.
analysis
focuses
on
breaks
down
conventional
boundaries
silos
enable
smooth
interchange
across
heterogeneous
systems.
difficulties
real-world
applications
implementing
rounds
off
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 240 - 262
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
The
future
of
healthcare
is
a
dynamic
landscape
characterized
by
rapid
advancements,
evolving
patient
needs,
and
transformative
technologies.
This
chapter
explores
key
trends
predictions
shaping
the
industry.
It
covers
integration
AI,
telemedicine,
genomics,
empowerment.
These
shifts
promise
ecosystem
that
more
efficient,
accessible,
personalized
than
ever
before.
However,
they
also
present
challenges,
including
data
privacy,
ethical
considerations,
equitable
access.
Navigating
this
will
require
thoughtful
balance
innovation
practice,
ensuring
benefits
all
segments
society.
aims
to
equip
stakeholders
with
insights
strategies
navigate
complex
landscape,
advocating
for
prioritizes
patient-centricity
while
embracing
technological
progress
in
way
inclusive
beneficial
all.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 364 - 384
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
The
extensive
impact
of
social
media
on
modern
society
has
transformed
the
landscape
health
communication,
by
introducing
novel
techniques,
strategies,
and
best
practices.
This
chapter
investigates
connection
between
researching
successful
techniques
that
promote
public
well-being
globally.
Such
an
exploration
is
significant
as
it
intricate
relationship
exploring
With
enormous
users
worldwide,
digital
platforms
like
Facebook,
Instagram,
Twitter
serve
powerful
tools
for
circulating
information
encouraging
community
engagement.
Social
communication
requires
adapting
reshaping
content
to
various
audiences,
incorporating
multimedia
formats
convenience,
leveraging
influencers
enhance
messages.
ability
reach
large
diverse
demographics
in
real
time
enhances
dissemination
preventive
measures,
education,
crisis
communication.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 110 - 131
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
The
field
of
surgical
robotics
has
been
rapidly
advancing,
with
a
focus
on
improving
minimally
invasive
surgery
techniques.
Minimally
(MIS)
is
characterized
by
smaller
incisions,
reduced
trauma
to
the
patient,
quicker
recovery
times,
and
less
post-operative
pain
compared
traditional
open
surgery.
Surgical
robots
have
played
significant
role
in
enhancing
capabilities
surgeons
expanding
potential
for
MIS.
next
era
smart
flexible
MIS
could
encompass
several
exciting
developments.
Future
are
likely
be
more
adaptable,
allowing
them
navigate
complex
anatomical
structures
greater
ease.
In
this
chapter,
authors
will
present
current
state-of-the-art
robotic
applications
MIS,
focusing
limitations
challenges
still
their
use
clinical
applications.
This
chapter
as
it
not
only
offers
insights
into
technological
advancements
but
also
lays
groundwork
understanding
future
innovations
that
revolutionize
patient
care
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 220 - 238
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
chapter
explores
particle
swarm
optimization
(PSO)
in
the
rapidly
evolving
landscape
of
biomedical
technologies.
The
study
begins
by
introducing
fundamental
principles
PSO,
emphasizing
its
advantages
addressing
complex
problems
common
applications.
authors
delve
into
innovative
uses
PSO
various
fields,
including
image
enhancement,
data
clustering,
and
drug
development,
highlighting
how
contributes
to
more
accurate
diagnoses,
efficient
treatment
plans,
streamlined
research
methodologies.
Significantly,
this
identifies
emerging
opportunities
where
can
be
further
leveraged,
particularly
personalized
medicine
predictive
health
analytics,
suggesting
a
roadmap
for
future
development.
By
combining
theoretical
insights
with
practical
examples,
work
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
PSO's
role
advancing
technologies,
offering
valuable
perspectives
researchers,
practitioners,
policymakers
field.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 86 - 108
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
chapter
presents
a
bibliometric
analysis
of
extended
reality
technologies
(i.e.,
augmented,
virtual,
and
mixed
reality)
concerning
physical
fitness
by
analyzing
251
published
documents
from
Scopus-indexed
sources.
Results
the
indicated
that
medicine
computer
science
are
prominent
subject
areas,
International
Journal
Environmental
Research
Public
Health
Lecture
Notes
in
Computer
Science
leading
publishers
this
domain.
The
further
found
variability
terms
authorship
patterns
international
collaboration
58
documents.
In
addition
to
this,
there
has
been
steady
increase
publications
domain,
with
substantial
surge
2019
onwards.
United
States
China
contributors,
several
collaborative
networks
among
countries,
particularly
high-income,
western
nations.
Furthermore,
keyword
co-occurrences
is
focus
on
VR,
gamification,
health
issues
related
older
adults.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 20 - 46
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
chapter
examines
the
concept
of
mental
health
literacy
(MHL)
and
its
pivotal
role
in
promoting
well-being
global
agendas.
MHL,
rooted
recognition,
understanding,
management
disorders,
has
emerged
as
a
critical
component
fostering
individual
community
resilience.
The
delves
into
transformative
potential
digital
tools
enhancing
MHL
through
innovative
education
approaches,
focusing
on
platforms,
mobile
apps,
virtual
reality,
artificial
intelligence,
gamified
learning
to
disseminate
personalized
information
efficiently,
transcending
barriers
time
stigma.
comprehensively
explores
state-of-the-art
integration
not
only
healthcare
professionals
training
curricula
but
also
populations.
Through
some
examples
real
case
study,
effectiveness
different
interventions
is
highlighted,
culminating
practical
recommendations
for
seamlessly
incorporating
initiatives.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 132 - 152
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Among
the
various
manufacturing
processes
currently
in
use
by
industry,
3D
printing
stands
out
as
a
unique
additive
technique.
It
enables
creation
of
three-dimensional
solid
objects
virtually
any
shape
from
digital
model.
Initially
considered
an
ambitious
concept,
medical
has
become
reality
thanks
to
substantial
time
and
investment.
This
chapter
delves
into
recent
advancements
within
modern
field,
offering
concise
overview
how
why
is
transforming
practices,
education,
research.
serves
introduction
subject,
followed
demonstration
state-of-the-art
through
industry
developments.
The
significance
this
lies
its
comprehensive
coverage
evolving
role
healthcare,
highlighting
not
only
current
applications
challenges
but
also
underscoring
potential
revolutionize
aspects
science
patient
care.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 288 - 314
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Healthcare
textiles
have
seen
a
considerable
transition
throughout
time,
becoming
an
increasingly
important
part
of
the
healthcare
ecosystem.
A
thorough
introduction
to
is
provided
in
this
chapter,
along
with
analysis
their
use
patient
care,
infection
control,
and
larger
sector.
It
explores
numerous
kinds
textiles,
how
crucial
they
are
maintaining
hygiene,
difficulties
using
them.
also
looks
at
cutting-edge
advancements
that
potential
change
way
used
future,
such
as
smart
sustainable
practices.
positioned
become
safety
environmental
sustainability
industry
develops.
This
chapter
significant
it
provides
in-depth
exploration
evolving
role
sustainability,
highlighting
developments
future
trends
industry.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 176 - 197
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
The
evolution
of
technologies
in
the
healthcare
sector
has
revolutionized
health
landscape,
from
expansion
telemedicine
to
vital
role
social
networks.
authors
delve
into
how
technology
redefines
healthcare,
promoting
efficient
communication
and
empowering
both
patients
professionals.
They
offer
a
comprehensive
captivating
insight
interaction
between
digital
era.
analyze
challenges
faced
by
opportunities
presented
age.
Through
systematic
review
literature
recent
years,
obtain
results
that
clarify
current
landscape
professionals
make
use
these
tools
provide.
These
findings
insights
is
reshaping
presenting
can
guide
future
innovations
policymaking
this
rapidly
evolving
sector.
