This book offers readers a fantastic introduction into creating CareKit based applications
using the Swift language. It starts with the basics and provides a step-by-step guide to
learning all aspects of creating a CareKit iOS application that could serve as the basis for a
patient care plan. Beginning Carekit Development introduces the key modules and concepts of
CareKit starting off by installing and building the open source framework. Developers will then
dive deeper learning how to implement their own care plan by example. The book will present an
illness and complete care plan utilizing all the key modules. Readers will then be able to
fully use CareKit to develop health care plans. This is the future of patient care and health
tracking apps that put patients in control of their day to day care. Throughout the book app
developers hardware manufacturers and health care professionals will get tips and suggestions
that show how to use and talk about this exciting new technology. The CareKit framework has the
simple interface and the secure functionality that will change existing markets. Beginning
Carekit Development is the guide to the new world of CareKit. What you'll learn: The basics of
CareKit development from creating a simple Hello World app up to full fledged care plan
application. How to integrate CareKit with HealthKit ResearchKit and other Apple devices to
create an ecosystem of connected health care devices. How to assess and share treatment
insights with caregivers and key contacts through CareKit with access to key health
information. Who this book is for:Developers working in healthcare and medical device fields
will use this book to develop medical apps meant to integrate directly with the ubiquitous
Apple devices everyone has.
