This book originates from the idea to adapt biomedical engineering and medical informatics to current clinical needs and proposes a paradigm shift in medical engineering, where the limitations of technology should no longer be the starting point of design, but rather the development of biomedical devices, software, and systems should stem from clinical needs and wishes. Gathering chapters written by authoritative researchers, working the interface between medicine and engineering, this book presents successful attempts of conceiving technology based on clinical practice. It reports on new strategies for medical diagnosis, rehabilitation, and eHealth, focusing on solutions to foster better quality of life through technology, with an emphasis on patients’ and clinical needs, and vulnerable populations. All in all, the book offers a reference guide and a source of inspiration for biomedical engineers, clinical scientists, physicians, and computer scientists. Yet, it alsoincludes practical information for personnel using biomedical equipment, as well as timely insights that are expected to help health agencies and software firms in their decision-making processes.
This book originates from the idea to adapt biomedical engineering and medical informatics to current clinical needs and proposes a paradigm shift in medical engineering, where the limitations of technology should no longer be the starting point of design, but rather the development of biomedical devices, software, and systems should stem from clinical needs and wishes. Gathering chapters written by authoritative researchers, working the interface between medicine and engineering, this book presents successful attempts of conceiving technology based on clinical practice. It reports on new strategies for medical diagnosis, rehabilitation, and eHealth, focusing on solutions to foster better quality of life through technology, with an emphasis on patients’ and clinical needs, and vulnerable populations. All in all, the book offers a reference guide and a source of inspiration for biomedical engineers, clinical scientists, physicians, and computer scientists. Yet, it alsoincludes practical information for personnel using biomedical equipment, as well as timely insights that are expected to help health agencies and software firms in their decision-making processes.
Presents strategies for developing medical technologies answering clinical needs Covers applications in diagnosis, rehabilitation and preventive medicine Discusses the role of patient-physician relationship in eHealth
Franco Simini
Bioengineering in Clinical Practice Technology Transfer in Medical Engineering Wearable Sensors in Clinical Practice Bioimpedance Sensors Wearable Bioimpedance Biomedical Devices for Clinical Practice Devices for Blood Pressure Estimation Cardiovascular Disease Prediction Models Medical Devices for Vulnerable Groups Design of Biopotential Amplifiers BCI-FES for Motor Neurorehabilitation Patient-Physician Relationship in eHealth Arterial Biomechanics Serious Games for Rehabilitation Clinical Applications of Statistical Gait Analysis