Special Issue: Integrating Digital Health into Practice
Guest Editors
Dr. Zisis Kozlakidis
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, Lyon, France
Email: kozlakidisz@iarc.who.int
Prof. Hui Wang
School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
Email: huiwang@shsmu.edu.cn
Dr. Io Hong Cheong
Hainan International Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Boao Hope City, Hainan, China
Email: cheong.iohong@shsmu.edu.cn
Manuscript Topics
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of digital health technologies has become pivotal to enhancing service delivery, patient engagement, and overall health outcomes. This special issue aims to explore the multifaceted dimensions of digital health integration, examining the challenges, innovations, and best practices that shape its implementation across various settings. We recognize that stakeholders—including healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, and patients—play a crucial role in this transformation. Therefore, we invite these stakeholders to contribute their experiences and insights on the practical applications of digital health, highlighting successes, obstacles, and lessons learned. By fostering a collaborative dialogue, we hope to enrich the discourse around digital health and chart a path toward more effective, equitable healthcare delivery for all.
Transformation of Healthcare: Digital health is fundamentally reshaping how healthcare services are delivered and accessed through technology integration.
* Infrastructure Importance: A robust digital health infrastructure is crucial for the effective use of technologies, enabling connectivity and real-time data exchange among healthcare providers and patients.
* Emerging Industries: The evolution of digital health has spurred new industries focused on innovations like remote monitoring and AI diagnostics, contributing to economic growth and improved efficiency.
* Challenges in LMICs: The integration of digital health faces significant hurdles in low- and middle-income countries due to inadequate infrastructure and limited investment, exacerbating health disparities.
* Private Healthcare Role: Digital health innovations offer competitive advantages in private healthcare, enhancing service delivery and patient engagement while underscoring the need for equitable access.
* Legal and Ethical Frameworks: Rapid advancements raise important legal and ethical questions, necessitating regulatory frameworks to protect patient rights and ensure data privacy.
* Importance of Digital Literacy: Enhancing digital literacy is essential for improving public access to digital health services and bridging the gap between technology and users.
Keywords: digital health; low middle income countries; private health care; biobank; public health
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