Application of Wearable Fitness Monitors in mHealth : A Competitive Approach for Naturkompaniet AB
Odubogun, Ibukun (2015)
Odubogun, Ibukun
Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201504194521
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201504194521
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The focus of this research work is on exploring the applicability of wearable Fitness tracking technologies in Healthcare. The general aim of this research is to stress the relevance and value of wearable technologies for the delivery of an increasingly flexible healthcare system, the economic importance and privacy concerns. The specific objective of this research is to explore the uses and benefits of wearable technologies in electronic and mobile healthcare for the improvement of access, quality, efficiency in healthcare delivery and the economic potentials with a view to promote its use in a global scale. Accordingly, the research recommends the adoption of fitness tracking devices to the product-line of Naturkompaniet AB, which is a retail store that specializes in outdoor and sporting wares.
The concept of health and fitness tracking despite being a relatively recent phenomenon has been studied to an extent. However, its ubiquitous integration into healthcare delivery is still a novel idea. This research is borne out of the need to help acquire a more comprehensive understanding of health and fitness tracking. To attain the objectives of this research, the technologies of wearable technologies are examined. The concept of health and fitness tracking are studied and described. Additionally, its benefits in delivering enhanced healthcare and economic potentials are indicated and examined.
The exploratory research method was used in this research based on the research questions and the desired objectives. This research employs the use of primary data from the case company and mostly secondary data sourced from books, scientific and academic journals mainly in electronic format. In order to bolster the credibility of this research work, the interview research method was also employed using the case company to constitute the practical implementation of the work.
The outcome of this research is an adequate recommendation for fitness tracking devices adoption model for Naturkompaniet AB. The recommendation emphasizes the need to add fitness tracking wearable devices to their range in order to provide increased options to their clients and to give a competitive edge to the organization.
The concept of health and fitness tracking despite being a relatively recent phenomenon has been studied to an extent. However, its ubiquitous integration into healthcare delivery is still a novel idea. This research is borne out of the need to help acquire a more comprehensive understanding of health and fitness tracking. To attain the objectives of this research, the technologies of wearable technologies are examined. The concept of health and fitness tracking are studied and described. Additionally, its benefits in delivering enhanced healthcare and economic potentials are indicated and examined.
The exploratory research method was used in this research based on the research questions and the desired objectives. This research employs the use of primary data from the case company and mostly secondary data sourced from books, scientific and academic journals mainly in electronic format. In order to bolster the credibility of this research work, the interview research method was also employed using the case company to constitute the practical implementation of the work.
The outcome of this research is an adequate recommendation for fitness tracking devices adoption model for Naturkompaniet AB. The recommendation emphasizes the need to add fitness tracking wearable devices to their range in order to provide increased options to their clients and to give a competitive edge to the organization.