International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 156 - Number 6 |
Year of Publication: 2016 |
Authors: Abdulrahman Almudhi |
10.5120/ijca2016912580 |
Abdulrahman Almudhi . Using Smartphone in Health-Care. International Journal of Computer Applications. 156, 6 ( Dec 2016), 46-50. DOI=10.5120/ijca2016912580
This paper aims to review the effects of smartphones in the medical field and investigate some of their usages in the healthcare area that can be very helpful in the future. Methodology Conducting a comprehensive literature review on smartphone-based system formed the theoretical foundation of this paper. Findings The model shows that medical related apps, smartphone uses in medical devices, smartphone based health parameters monitoring, and medical survey using smart phones are four example of approaching smartphones to the medical device. Research limitations/implications The research that was used is limited to around 30 papers from relevant conferences within the particular industry of interest. Originality/value This paper shows the approaching of smartphones to the hospitals and health field generally, and how that is important.