Healthcare Magazine September 2020 | Page 52

HOW WILL MOBILE APPS HELP SHAPE HEALTHCARE ?
DIGITAL HEALTH
52 smartphone data to gain insights into building architecture in order to function . It ’ s a powerful tool and one which emphasises how mobile apps can solve problems which would have been impractical with previous technology .
HOW WILL MOBILE APPS HELP SHAPE HEALTHCARE ?
As we have seen , mobile apps for digital healthcare can have myriad uses and it ’ s conceivable that they have an even larger part to play in the health services of tomorrow . “ Mobile apps put information and engagement at your fingertips – having your health goals and progress right on your phone will keep it accessible and top of mind ,” Owen says . “ Engagement of the individual is critical to the progress of healthy behaviors impacting goals ; clinical condition and holistic well-being goals alike .” More than simply bringing further convenience for patients , mobile apps have the potential to streamline entire hospitals and
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