Mobile Health (mHealth): Rethinking Innovation Management to Harmonize AI and Social Design

This book examines the current status of mHealth development, regulations, and the social background in Japan, South Korea, China, the United States, and the European Union, comparing it to the situation in the United States and the European Union and considering solutions to issues surrounding mHealth. The recent progress in mobile technology has been remarkable, and mobile health (mHealth) is becoming a reality. Although the accuracy of medical devices is not as accurate as those used in medicine, biometric information such as heart rate and SpO2 can already be monitored over a long period of time. The development and social implementation of mHealth is most active in the US, but social implementation is gradually progressing in other countries as well.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The recent surge in mobile technology, exemplified by smartphones and smartwatches, has been truly remarkable. A novel service called mobile health (mHealth), which harnesses the power of these mobile devices to manage health, is emerging as a reality. While the accuracy of medical devices may not match that of traditional medical equipment, the ability to monitor biometric information like heart rate and SpO2 over extended periods is already possible. While the technology is steadily advancing to the point where it can be effectively integrated into society, it remains an unapproved medical care service in most countries. The United States leads the way in terms of mHealth development and social implementation, but other countries are gradually catching up.

In this book, we will delve into the realm of global and harmonized regulations, comparing the necessary regulatory reforms for the successful social implementation of mHealth. Additionally, we will address the privacy concerns associated with mHealth in the United States, where private companies often utilize the usual behavior and biometric information of subjects. Moreover, it is crucial to note that the automated analysis of the behavior and biometric information collected by smart devices, primarily through machine learning, renders the analysis a black box, making it challenging to understand and trust.

The development and social implementation of mHealth hold immense potential for improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing the well-being of individuals worldwide. By addressing the regulatory challenges and addressing privacy concerns, we can pave the way for a future where mHealth becomes a mainstream and trusted tool for managing health.

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811942297
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022