mHealth: Mobile Technologies to Virtually Bring the Patient Into an Oncology Practice

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Healthcare Technology
• Telemedicine

Background:

• The traditional medical landscape is evolving with technological advancements.
• Wireless technology has enabled the rise of telehealth and mobile health (mHealth).
• These innovations shift the patient role towards active health management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of technology's role in clinical practice.
• To explore the impact of telehealth and mHealth on healthcare delivery.
• To discuss the potential of these technologies in improving patient care and management.

Main Methods:

• Review of current technological applications in healthcare.
• Analysis of telehealth and mHealth's influence on clinical practice.
• Exploration of non-clinical telehealth applications.

Main Results:

• Telehealth and mHealth enable continuous, high-quality care delivery regardless of patient proximity.
• Technology can reduce administrative burdens, enhancing clinic efficiency and care quality.
• Telehealth offers potential cost-effective solutions for improving treatment adherence.

Conclusions:

• Healthcare providers must understand telehealth frameworks for successful clinical integration.
• Telemedicine is redefining patient care delivery.
• Non-clinical telehealth applications support education, management, and research.