Preface
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010002
The Revolution of Immersive Technologies in Healthcare Research
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010003
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Abstract
In the digital era, many technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI),
computer information systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, immersive
technologies, 3D printing, etc. are being adopted to facilitate operations, provide better
management, and enhance workflow and working efficiency. As such, digital health
technology and management are the key topics that are attracting wide attention, since
it is important both in enhancing efficiency and safety. In fact, most of the healthcare
and medical care tasks cannot be replaced entirely by computers. The training of
healthcare workers and medical practitioners still remains important. Immersive
technologies including virtual Reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality
(MR) are widely adopted in numerous industrial and training applications. VR provides
a fully immersive experience for the trainees, while AR and MR provide interactive
stimulation while maintaining attention in the physical world. Despite the types of
immersive technologies used for training, healthcare training, and medical simulation
are key components of digital health technology. Nevertheless, in many cases, a
trainee’s acceptance and behavioural training in participating in immersive training are
still uncertain. Understanding their acceptance and behaviour is important not only in
developing effective simulated training but also in enhancing their autonomy and
motivation in participation. To this end, we also introduce some of the research models
that are commonly used to support health and medical training and simulation.
Digital Health with Smart Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010004
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Hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities will face
considerable problems in the next decades due to the aging population's increasing
healthcare demands, the complexity of modern healthcare delivery, and the rising
expectations of healthcare consumers. Future healthcare development must continue to
face problems, which call for more digital innovation. One of the goals for the ensuing
decades will be to craft a clever plan to advance digital health. The smart Internet of
Things (IoT) technologies are crucial elements to integrate digital health for enabling
practical utilization in the field, given the large range of information technologies
available. The smart IoT supports medical practitioners in their working process and
facilitates the management of the patient’s health records. In this chapter, we explore
some of the key smart IoT technologies in digital health and management including
data acquisition, data transmission, and positioning. Each technology is briefly
introduced to provide insights that will allow readers to adopt the essential technologies
for potential future practical applications.
Human Remains Logistics
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010005
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Life and death are unique phenomena. Death is inevitable; thus, people will
eventually become consumers of end-of-life products and services. The death care
industry is currently facing radical challenges. The death-denying attitude can severely
undermine the examination of the death care industry. Personal care and tailored
informative services for the ultimate care of deceased loved ones must be given by a
professional logistics service provider. The transport of human remains, bones and
ashes requires professional knowledge of local regulations and laws, carrier rules and
restrictions, rates and market demand, and shipment safety and protection, and
communication between the carriers, customers and end-user (family members). On the
side of the logistics service providers, they must overcome their fear of facing a dead
body and address the funeral atmosphere of the workplace to improve their
psychological well-being. This chapter includes five sections on the nature of human
remains, specifications, human remains logistics operation, business ethics, and
emerging market challenges of green burials.
Building Resilient Vaccine Supply Chain during COVID-19 Crisis
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010006
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Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic occurred in the world in January 2020. Without
specific vaccines and antiviral treatments, the virus easily spreads across different parts
of the world. Accordance to the World Health Organization (WHO), COVID-19 has
widely spread to nearly all countries across six geographical regions (i.e., Western
Pacific, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, Europe, and Americas). In
doing so, different countries implemented various preventive measures like hand
washing, lockdowns, social distancing, and mask-wearing to minimize the transmission
of the virus. However, such preventive measures are short-term, ineffective, and may
not be sustainable. The introduction of common vaccination campaigns is viewed as a
vital effective way to against COVID-19. Over 60 vaccines for COVID-19 are either
previously endorsed or going through clinical experiments. As expected, there will be
an increasing need for people to accept vaccine injections. The vaccine is a highly
vulnerable, high-value, and rare product in the world. As such, resilient vaccine supply
chain management is urgently needed. Otherwise, the inferior quality of vaccines poses
global health risks and causes the problem of wasting useful medical supplies.
Nevertheless, some logistics firms encountered unfolded logistics challenges of the
COVID-19 vaccine due to a lack of professionals, capacity, data integrity, inventory
management, fluctuating demand, and geographic risk (e.g., vibration, location, shock,
and temperature. In particular, most logistics firms and health specialists encounter
severe challenges in managing the vaccine supply chain in remote areas or developing
countries. Although the vaccine is a global and hot issue for researchers, industrial
practitioners, local communities, and policymakers, there is scanty attention to
investigating the establishment of a resilience vaccine supply chain management in the
context of COVID-19. At present, only a few research groups have discussed the role
of blockchain in vaccine supply chain management, however, the information is not
enough to reveal the impact on how vaccine supply chain management of blockchain
can mitigate the COVID-19 crisis. Therefore, this chapter will mainly focus on the
overview of the influenza pandemic around the globe, the existing situation of the
COVID-19 pandemic in the world and Hong Kong, the current development of
vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, the adoption of blockchain in the vaccine
supply chain, and the vaccine logistics in COVID-19.
Anti-epidemic Measures of a Community
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010007
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In this chapter, the authors mainly highlight the key anti-epidemic measures
adopted by a community. A total of 14 illustrative examples are discussed to
demonstrate the different measures adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details of the measures are provided, including photos, such as in a gym, hospitals,
swimming pools, catering premises, a cinema, theme parks (i.e. Ocean Park and
Disneyland), the Hong Kong Airport, schools, public markets, an elderly home, a
church, museums, the Hong Kong Coliseum and public transportation. The antiepidemic measures were effective in controlling the spread of COVID-19 during the
different waves in the past 3 years. The anti-epidemic measures may provide valuable
insights into the practices and preparation of other countries for the post-COVID-19-
pandemic future.
Homes for the Aged in the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010008
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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, homes for the aged have
seriously suffered from the fifth wave of COVID-19. Although the problem of an
ageing population emerges as a global issue, the relevant studies related to homes for
the aged are under-researched. In this chapter, we explored the weaknesses of homes
for the aged and weak government policies that have posed threats to homes for the
aged to deal with numerous confirmed cases of COVID-19. In response, we propose
possible ways for homes for the aged to deal with the challenges arising from the
COVID-19 pandemic. It may give useful guidelines for the policymakers, researchers,
homes for the aged, and the local community to design and implement anti-epidemic
measures in the forthcoming years.
The Adoption of Mobile App for the Elderly in the 21st Century
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010009
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Abstract
In general, the elderly mainly face two kinds of problems, namely physical
and mental. Such kinds of problems lead to the unfolded challenges for the elderly in
the community. Also, it may increase the burden on the healthcare system in the long
term. To this end, this chapter introduces the adoption of mobile apps for the elderly to
increase the elderly social mobility and mitigate the overloaded public healthcare
system in the future.
Narrative Review of Mobile Technology: Evidence from Older Adults
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010010
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Abstract
In the 21st century, many developed countries have become aging societies.
Although network speed, the improvement of smartphones, and 5G foster the growth of
mobile technology, the employment of mobile technology exhibited a significant gap in
the design and application of mobile technology that can be applied for older adults.
This study analyses the design and implementation of mobile technologies to
investigate novel mobile applications that support older adults in aged homes, by
conducting a comprehensive discussion. As such, this study selects an expert narrative
overview of a literature search from Google Scholar and archives. Analysis results
reveal that designing new mobile apps, strengthening the interaction through VR
technologies, and developing smartwatches for nursing homes. We need to consult
older adults to ascertain if they are willing to use the technology. Mobile technology
provides better support for older adults and monitors their health condition.
The Application of Macro Business Simulation on Healthcare Product: Hand Sanitizer
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010011
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Abstract
This book chapter mainly discusses how Macro Business Simulation applies
to healthcare products. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitizer is a necessity to
minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus to the public. To the best of the authors’
knowledge, the International Association of Business Management Simulation
launched macro business simulations over the past few years across academic
institutions, firms, and training bodies. Macro business simulation games become
emerging educational tools due to the growth of online learning pedagogy and the
emergence of innovative educational concepts. This book chapter mainly identifies the
key elements of macro business simulation, expected students’ learning outcomes, and
the key structures of macro business simulation. Hand sanitizer is also used as an
illustrative example to investigate how healthcare products integrate into the macro
business simulation platform.
Subject Index
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Author: Yui-yip Lau*, Yuk Ming Tang* and Leung Wai Keung Alan*
DOI: 10.2174/9789815179996123010012
Introduction
Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Specialized Logistics in Healthcare aims to enrich knowledge and expertise in the field of advanced technologies and specialized logistics within the healthcare industry. A key feature of the book is the focus on mitigating the effects of epidemics such as COVID-19. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of these topics across nine chapters. The initial chapters, 1 and 2, meticulously delve into the state-of-the-art advancements in healthcare research. This section focuses on advances in immersive technologies (such as VR and AR), and internet of Things for digital healthcare services. Chapters 3 and 4 cover specialized logistics, providing an in-depth exploration of funeral logistics and vaccine supply chains, respectively. The next chapter provides case-studies on community level anti-epidemic measures, Chapters 6, 7, and 8 concentrate on pertinent issues concerning the elderly population. Topics in this section include elderly care home surveys. the utilization of modern mobile applications tailored for the elderly, and a comprehensive narrative review of mobile technology from the perspective of the elderly. Lastly, Chapter 9 culminates the exploration by addressing the adoption of macro business simulation in healthcare products. Leveraging illustrative examples such as hand sanitizers, this chapter offers valuable insights into healthcare product adoption. In essence, this book serves as a resource for policymakers, researchers, students, and industrial practitioners. References and summaries make this an indispensable guide for those seeking to navigate and comprehend the ever-evolving healthcare and supply chain industry.