Better Digital Health for Aging: A Case Study & Practical Tips for Entrepreneurs, Designers & Innovators
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (547 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B015NY774O |
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| Number of Pages | : | 137 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Leslie is truly a human-centered design expert for the field of geriatrics." - Joyce Lee, MD MPH, Healthcare Design Expert, Assoc Prof of Pediatrics & Public Health, University of Michigan . Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan MD has more experience than almost anyone using and evaluating digital tools intended for seniors and their caregivers. "It seems like everyone in digital health has checked the "user-centered design" box. As anyone who's read her great stuff on The Health Care Blog knows, she's been disappointed by the tools she's found. But instead of despairing, Leslie has written a deeply practical guide for anyone building a tool or service for seniors, complex chronically ill patients and their care givers--and
"A unique resource for digital health entrepreneurs" according to Steve Darden. My review perspective is conditioned by my background as a computer scientist and retired software developer. So I have some understanding of digital product design, and a selfish interest in improving geriatric medical care.Who should buy this book? Dr. Kernisan's target readers are the creators of digital health care tools. This book is a unique resource for everyone hoping to succeed in that market - just buy it - now. As a prospective healthcare consumer I also found the book useful for i. Leslie Kernisan MD is a geriatrician that understands the greatest challenges in delivering person-centered care will be creatin Catherine Y A must read for everyone involved in healthcare. Leslie Kernisan MD is a geriatrician that understands the greatest challenges in delivering person-centered care will be creating apps that be able to solve problems for patients, interface with physicians, case managers and support family acting as caregivers. Dr. Kernisan provides a good overview of geriatric theory, practical examples, and real world experience. Her insights into how app designers can break down complex medical conditions in. "Anyone Designing Apps for Healthcare Should Read" according to claire. I follow Dr. Kernisan's blog, and as a physician who also deals primarily with older patients, find her insights into tech applications helpful. She brings these insights together in her book, with very practical information for anyone interested in developing apps or other tech products for use by and for patients. She points out both user and design factors to consider, with users not only being the patient, but also the health care provider who may receive data collected, as well as involv
But when will they become truly useful and usable for those with the most at stake: older adults with multiple medical problems?Better Digital Health for Aging equips digital health entrepreneurs with the information necessary to develop useful and usable products for the booming senior healthcare market. Written from a practicing doctor’s perspective and featuring a detailed case study, this book covers: •How older adults and clinicians manage health problems and health pain points, •Why current digital health tools often fail, •How to create digital health products that experts can recommend, and that seniors and family caregivers will find beneficial.Dr. New digital health technologies – such as apps, wearables, and home sensors – are expected to revolutionize healthcare in the near future. Kernisan also provides a practical overview of key changes in healthcare that innovators should anticipate, as well as an essential overview of her specialty, geriatrics, and why its principles are key to better digital health products for seniors.