This book provides a principled approach to classification using the available data in a model
which combines information from the social network and the healthcare models. It presents
studies from leading researchers and practitioners focusing on the current challenges
directions trends and opportunities associated with healthcare delivery systems and their
supporting wireless and mobile health technologies. mHealth Ecosystems and Social Networks in
Healthcare is divided into two parts. Part I covers the area of mHealth Ecosystems. Chapters
include topics on adoption of cloud based mHealth services the socio-economic impact of
mHealth as well as self-management of health and disease. In Part II Social Networks in
Healthcare are highlighted. Chapters cover social media and patient support virtual knowledge
sharing and knowledge management and also web-based applications in health care. Ultimately
this book is an excellent source of comprehensive knowledge and literature on the topics of
mobile health ecosystems and social networks in healthcare.
