Download or read book Health Technology Sourcebook 2nd Ed written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumer health information about the application of science to develop solutions to health problems or issues such as the prevention or delay of onset of diseases or the promotion and monitoring of good health. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
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Download or read book Health Technology Sourcebook written by James Chambers (Editor) and published by Omnigraphics. This book was released on 2022-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides basic consumer health information about the application of science to develop solutions to health problems or issues such as the prevention or delay of onset of diseases or the promotion and monitoring of good health. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
Download or read book Greek and Roman Technology A Sourcebook written by Andrew N. Sherwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-10-04 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors to provide a history and an analysis of the origins and development of technology. Among the topics covered are: * energy * basic mechanical devices * agriculture * food processing and diet * mining and metallurgy * construction and hydraulic engineering * household industry * transport and trade * military technology. The sourcebook presents 150 ancient authors and a diverse range of literary genres, such as, the encyclopedic Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder, the poetry of Homer and Hesiod, the philosophy of Plato, Aristotle and Lucretius and the agricultural treatise of Varro. Humphrey, Oleson and Sherwood provide a comprehensive and accessible collection of rich and varied sources to illustrate and elucidate the beginnings of technology. Glossaries of technological terminology, indices of authors and subjects, introductions outlining the general significance of the evidence, notes to explain the specific details, and a recent bibliography make this volume a valuable research and teaching tool.
Download or read book Health Technology Sourcebook written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides consumer health information about the application of science to develop solutions to health problems or issues such as the prevention or delay of onset of diseases or the promotion and monitoring of good health. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
Download or read book Health Technology Sourcebook written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Technology Sourcebook, First Edition provides information about the application of science to develop solutions to health problems or issues such as the prevention or delay of onset of diseases or the promotion and monitoring of good health. Examples of medical technology include medical and surgical procedures (angioplasty, joint replacements, organ transplants), diagnostic tests (laboratory tests, biopsies, imaging), drugs (biologic agents, pharmaceuticals, vaccines), medical devices (implantable defibrillators, stents), prosthetics (artificial body parts), and new support systems (electronic medical records, e-prescribing, and telemedicine).
Download or read book Health Technology Sourcebook written by Hayes Kevin Ed and published by Omnigraphic, Incorporated. This book was released on 2021 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumer health information about the medicine and technology, telehealth, medical devices, screening and detection technologies, nanotechnology, health information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), stem cell research, and medical technology laws, policy, legislation, and regulations. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information.
Download or read book Advances in Healthcare Technology written by Gerhard Spekowius and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improving healthcare and staying healthy is one of the most discussed and important issues in our society. Technology has played and will play an important role in many aspects of the healthcare system, and it offers new and better ways to solve the key health problems of the new century. This book describes valued contributions of technology for improving hospital and home healthcare, and gives a perspective on how they will influence critical aspects of future medical care. It provides an overview and discussion of trends, presents the state-of-the-art of important research areas, and highlights recent breakthrough results in selected fields, giving an outlook on game-changing developments in the coming decades. The material is arranged in 6 parts and a total of 31 chapters. The healthcare areas addressed are: General advances and trends in healthcare technology, diagnostic imaging, integration of imaging and therapy, molecular medicine, medical information technology and personal healthcare.
Download or read book Introduction to Health Science Technology Book Only written by Louise M. Simmers and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides the health science technology student with basic entry level knowledge required for a variety of health care careers, including medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, computer training, leadership, team building skills, and in-depth medical math.
Download or read book Healthcare Information Systems written by Kevin Beaver and published by Auerbach Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The move to manage medicine from a financial perspective, i.e. managed care, has added huge layers of bureaucratic and administrative functions to healthcare. The need to have the ability to track patient medical records, mandated by government legislation such as HIPAA, is bringing new technologies and processes into the healthcare arena. A universal medical record system and absolute patient portability is a definite possibility in the not too distant future. All of these issues beg for clear IT solutions. Healthcare Information Systems, Second Edition approaches these challenges and opportunitites as pieces of a complex puzzle. It not only brings you up-to-date on the technology involved, but also explains how that technology interrelates and affects healthcare organizations. The book gives you complete coverage of all aspects of information technology as it relates to the healthcare industry. In Healthcare Information Systems you will find: An overview of healthcare systems Tips on disaster planning and system security Improving quality, reducing risks, and understanding costs An in-depth look into the HIPAA regulations EMR and the data warehouse Information on managing the healthcare community A look at the changing organization Views on telemedicine, the Internet, and emerging technologies Ideas on using IT to deal with increasing government regulation In addition, the new edition has expanded coverage of HIPAA, wireless networks and communications, telemedicine, and the increasing role of the Internet in all facets of healthcare. Healthcare Information Systems presents workable solutions to the real problems you will face both today and tomorrow.
Download or read book Handbook of Medical and Healthcare Technologies written by Borko Furht and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book equips readers to understand a complex range of healthcare products that are used to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. The first part of the book presents medical technologies such as medical information retrieval, tissue engineering techniques, 3D medical imaging, nanotechnology innovations in medicine, medical wireless sensor networks, and knowledge mining techniques in medicine. The second half of the book focuses on healthcare technologies including prediction hospital readmission risk, modeling e-health framework, personal Web in healthcare, security issues for medical records, and personalized services in healthcare. The contributors are leading world researchers who share their innovations, making this handbook the definitive resource on these topics. Handbook of Medical and Healthcare Technologies is intended for a wide audience including academicians, designers, developers, researchers and advanced-level students. It is also valuable for business managers, entrepreneurs, and investors within the medical and healthcare industries.
Download or read book Iml Intro Health Sci Technolgy written by Louise Simmers and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 2003-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes: answers to Review Questions in the book.
Download or read book Telemedicine Technologies written by Bernard Fong and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the launch of Telemedicine Technologies (Wiley, 2010), the technologies surrounding telemedicine have changed immeasurably, particularly with the emerging trends of Internet-of-Things (IoT), digital/e-Health, and wearable, smart and assistive technologies. This second edition overhauls and expands on the original text to reflect the technical advances of the last decade. It covers applications from traditional healthcare services to remote patient monitoring and recovery, to alternative medicine and general health assessment for maintaining optimal health. This welcome update brings together a broad range of topics demonstrating how information and wireless technologies can be used in healthcare.
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis written by Uwe Flick and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wide range of approaches to data analysis in qualitative research can seem daunting even for experienced researchers. This handbook is the first to provide a state-of-the art overview of the whole field of QDA; from general analytic strategies used in qualitative research, to approaches specific to particular types of qualitative data, including talk, text, sounds, images and virtual data. The handbook includes chapters on traditional analytic strategies such as grounded theory, content analysis, hermeneutics, phenomenology and narrative analysis, as well as coverage of newer trends like mixed methods, reanalysis and meta-analysis. Practical aspects such as sampling, transcription, working collaboratively, writing and implementation are given close attention, as are theory and theorization, reflexivity, and ethics. Written by a team of experts in qualitative research from around the world, this handbook is an essential compendium for all qualitative researchers and students across the social sciences.
Download or read book Introduction to Health Science Technology written by Louise M Simmers and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2008-04-11 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the best-selling Diversified Health Occupations, Introduction to Health Science Technology provides the health science technology student with basic entry level knowledge required for a variety of health care careers, including medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, computer training, leadership, team building skills and in-depth medical math. It is also a highly practical resource that covers the core information needed to pursue a career in health care, from an introduction to the health care industry to descriptions of health-related careers to legal and ethical responsibilities of health care workers. Carefully revised with new photos throughout, the second edition includes updated information on the Food Guide Pyramid, infection control information, standards for blood pressure that concur with AMA and AHA recommendations, and much more. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book Health Care Information Technology the Hardware and Software Focus written by Amelia Butler and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Care Information Technology is an exciting and valuable new field, it is important to understand the requirements necessary to ensure that the software and hardware used within the industry support the goals of hospitals and small providers around the nation. Today, legislation such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and the HITECH Act continue to add additional requirements to medical IT systems. This book is intended to accomplish all of the following goals: Clear up essential misunderstandings related to terminology Show readers the extent of the problems that affect the field today Summarize key legislation that affects the industry Provide readers with a pathway to entering Health Care IT Introduce the Health Care Information Technology Service Center Give readers a handy guide of industry definitions Amelia Butler is a writer and educator on software and hardware computer technology issues. Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Washington State University, she holds a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and is a Microsoft-certified trainer. She has been working, teaching and training in the healthcare, Information technology, health information management, and health care information technology field since 1992. She is a current member of associations such as AHIMA and Healthcare Information Technology.
Download or read book Mixed Methods in Health Sciences Research written by Leslie Curry and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must-have mixed methods resource for any health science researcher presents key theories, concepts, and approaches in an accessible way. Packed with illustrations from the health sciences literature, this ready-to-use guidebook shows readers how to design, conduct, review, and use mixed methods research findings. Helpful checklists, figures, tables, templates, and much more give readers examples that will elevate the quality of their research, facilitate communication about their methods, and improve efficiency over the course of their projects. Real-world examples and insights from mixed methods researchers provide unique perspectives on every aspect of mixed methods research. This book successfully pulls together foundational mixed methods principles, synthesizes the knowledge base in the field, and translates it for a health science researcher audience.
