SEMESTER FALL – 2024

ASSIGNMENT NO.01

TOPIC : ICT in Health and Well-being

SUBMITTED BY: Hunza Eman
SUBMITTED TO : Ms. Tooba Rashid
COURSE CODE : GE-203
COURSE TITLE :
Applications of information and
Communication Technologies
ROLL NO. : 24011514-003
DEPARTMENT : BS-Zoology
SECTION : B

UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT
Contents
ICT IN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING .................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction: ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1) Health and fitness tracking applications: .............................................................................................. 3
2) SAMSUNG Health : ........................................................................................................................... 4
3) Apple Health: .................................................................................................................................... 4
Telemedicine and online health consultations ......................................................................................... 5
1) OLADOC: ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2) Sehat Khani: ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Benefits of fitness tracking devices ......................................................................................................... 10
 ICT IN HEALTH AND WELL
WELL-BEING
BEING
Introduction:
In order to improve healthcare for people and communities, ICT is essential. With the use of
ICT, doctors, hospitals, patients and hospitals can connect. Additionally, it enhances healthcare
research analysis. ICT provides easy health information access, efficient sharing of patient health
information among health service providers, and access to healthcare professionals often at a
lower cost than for direct-person
person care in the office
office.

Health and fitness tracking applications:

Fitness trackers can help users track th
their
eir health by allowing them to specify what they want to
record, such as their weight, exercise, steps, distance, sleep, and heart rate. There are many
health and fitness tracking apps available, including apps that help with diet and nutrition, track
physical
ical activity, and create workout plans.

1) Google Fit:
Google Fit provides a single set of API for apps and device manufacturers to store and access
activity data from fitness apps and sensors on Android and other devices (like wearables, heart
rate monitors or connected scales). Users can choose who their fitness data is shared with as well
as delete this information at any time. It’s hard to know how much or what kind of activity you
need to stay healthy. That’s why Google Fit collaborated with the World Health Organization
(WHO) and the American Heart Association (AHA) to bring you Heart Points, an activity goal
that can help improve your health. Activities that get your heart pumping harder have tremendous
health benefits for your heart and mind. YYou’ll
ou’ll earn one Heart Point for each minute of moderate
activity like picking up the pace when walking your dog, and double points for more intense
activities like running. It takes just 30
30-minutes
minutes of brisk walking five days a week to reach the
AHA and WHO’ss recommended amount of physical activity shown to reduce the risk of heart
disease, improve sleep, and increase overall mental wellbeing.

Figure 1. Google Fit Logo

2) SAMSUNG Health :
Samsung Health provides an immersive, content-forward forward experience that allows users to
discover and access health and wellness content from leading industry partners, all from the
comfort of your home. You can set personal goals and check your daily statistics such as calories
burned, steps, sleep,
eep, or active minutes to know where to focus. We'll help you stay on track to
achieve your goals. Samsung Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not
intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation,
treatment, or prevention of disease. Samsung Health protects your private health datadat securely
and requires all users to to set up 22-step
step verification process with a password and phone number.

Figure 2.. Working on smart watch Figure 3.. Samsung Health Logo

3) Apple Health:
The Apple Health app provides a central and secure place for your health and fitness
information, so it's easily accessible and under your control
control. You can also receive notifications for
new trends in your health data or for other features such as Cycle Tracki
Tracking
ng or Mental Wellbeing. If
you're on your iPhone, tap the Summary tab, then tap your profile picture in the upper-right
upper corner.
If you're on your iPad, tap Profile in the upper
upper-left
left corner. Under Features, tap Notifications and
turn on any notifications that
at interest you.

Figure 5.. App Working

Figure 4. Iphone Health app
 Telemedicine and online health consultations
Telemedicine is a way to provide healthcare services using electronic media and
telecommunication, including online health consultations
consultations. Telemedicine allows patients to have
video or phone appointments with their healthcare provider. Patients can use telemedicine
through online platforms or mobile apps
apps. Telemedicine, which enables video or phone
appointments between a patient and their health care practitioner, benefits both health and
convenience. More health care providers are offering to “see” patients by computer and
smartphone.

1) OLADOC:
OLADOC is the #1 digital healthcare pla
platform in Pakistan. oladoc helps you find and
instantly book appointments or online video consultations with the best doctors in
Pakistan. Our transparent and intuitive platform helps you choose the right doctors by letting
you check up on patient reviews, consultation fees, satisfaction scores, and wait times.
The User Dashboard, along with lots of other useful features, is now available on the oladoc
App .
 Keep track of all your appointments.
 Easily cancel or reschedule appointments.
 Add family members.
 Review and rate doctors.
 Add your medical records.

Figure 6. OLADOC Working

2) Sehat Khani:
Sehat Kahani is a one-stop
stop telemedicine solution for various health care primary health issues
from diagnosis to treatment. A holistic digital health solution that enables individuals to access
primary healthcare services online through efficient virtual consultations and is designed to be
very user-friendly
friendly for smartphone users. The main features of the application allows a patient
to record
cord their health history, chat, or conduct an audio/video consultation with an available
network of qualified online female general physicians & specialists. Online consultations and
well-being
being sessions for corporate partners to improve employee health an and
d productivity.
productivity
Connection of patients from e-clinics
clinics to a qualified network of physicians and specialists for
virtual consultations.

Figure 7. Logo Sehat Khani

3) Marham:
Marham is the Digital Healthcare platform
platform.. It is designed to address the Medical and Health
issues posed to patients and doctors. It can help you to find Doctors, Physicians, and Consultants
around you. Ensuring the best healthcare service for the people ooff Pakistan by connecting Doctors
& Patients, now through telemedicine as well
well. Marham not only helps you to find the right doctor
in your area but it also enables you to talk to your doctor while sitting back at your home.
Through MARHAM's mobile app, you can now talk to your doctor through audio and video
consultation anytime and anywhere you want to.

1) Marham's
rham's most distinctive features include:
2) Book Appointment Anytime From Anywhere
3) Online Consultations With The Best Doctors Nationwide
4) Need Emergency Help? Use our 'Call Doctor Now' Service
Avail these services without any additional charges

Figure 8. Marham app

 Benefits of fitness tracking devices
A fitness tracker is a device that uses sensors to track your orientation, movement, and rotation.
The device collects data and converts it into steps, calories, sleep quality and general activity you
perform through the day. Some trackers even have a sensor called 'altimeter' which measures
your altitude, thereby tracking the number of flights of stairs you've climbed. A fitness tracker
can easily figure whether you are running or spinning. The alarm in the tracker reminds you
about a range of things such as- completing the number of steps, drinking enough water,
standing, walking, sleeping on the right time and much more.
The device offers solutions to individuals interested in working toward specific health and fitness
goals. Here are a few uses and benefits of using a fitness tracker-

1) Keep track of your progress:

With a fitness tracker on, you want to keep up with the goals it projects. This is because regular
reminder boosts your motivation levels. A fitness tracker lets you record your exercise statistics.
It generates detailed info-graphics and reports so that you can look how far you have come.

2) Tops up your fitness plan:

While your fitness journey can be topped up by a fitness band as it helps you in various ways,
like tracking your heart rate. Similarly, it's always a good choice to top-up your health plan with
the help of Super Top-up that adds a lot of benefits to shield your health.

3) Free workout trainer and tip:

It is difficult to plan a solid fitness routine and adhere to it religiously when you are a busy
person. Luckily, a fitness tracker offers different workout ideas that are customized to cater to
your current fitness level.

4) Helps in setting achievable goals:

To achieve the best results, you will have to set a realistic goal that can be achieved. You cannot
shed weight if you lead a sedentary life and do not exercise. However, if you use a fitness
tracker, it will help you set and achieve realistic goals within the recommended time frame. It
also makes sure that you do not get de-motivated and quit midway.

5) Helps you to stay motivated:

Working out and maintain a fit body includes both good and bad weeks. You ought to experience
them as sleep and activity patterns vary across the days, weeks, and months. A fitness tracker
enables you to determine such habits that are effortlessly maintainable so that you can achieve
your long-term exercise goals. Furthermore, most tracking devices let you share your progress
with your friends on social media and create personal workout groups with competitive goals.
Personal fitness trackers ensure that you can focus on enjoying better health and getting in shape
through tracking your daily activities. However, a disease comes without knocking, and you
should keep yourself ready to fight with it.
Activities that get your heart pumping harder have tremendous health benefits for your heart and mind. You’ll earn one Heart Point for each minute of moderate
activity like picking up the pace when walking your dog, and double points for more intense activities like running. It takes just 30-minutes of brisk walking five days a
week to reach the AHA and WHO’s recommended amount of physical activity shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, improve sleep, and increase overall mental
wellbeing.
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 Benefits of fitness tracking devices
A fitness tracker is a device that uses sensors to track your orientation, movement, and rotation.
The device collects data and converts it into steps, calories, sleep quality and general activity you
perform through the day. Some trackers even have a sensor called 'altimeter' which measures
your altitude, thereby tracking the number of flights of stairs you've climbed. A fitness tracker
can easily figure whether you are running or spinning. The alarm in the tracker reminds you
about a range of things such as- completing the number of steps, drinking enough water,
standing, walking, sleeping on the right time and much more.
The device offers solutions to individuals interested in working toward specific health and fitness
goals. Here are a few uses and benefits of using a fitness tracker-

1) Keep track of your progress:

With a fitness tracker on, you want to keep up with the goals it projects. This is because
regular reminder boosts your motivation levels. A fitness tracker lets you record your
exercise statistics. It generates detailed info-graphics and reports so that you can look how
far you have come.

2) Tops up your fitness plan:

While your fitness journey can be topped up by a fitness band as it helps you in various ways,
like tracking your heart rate. Similarly, it's always a good choice to top-up your health plan with
the help of Super Top-up that adds a lot of benefits to shield your health.

3) Free workout trainer and tip:

It is difficult to plan a solid fitness routine and adhere to it religiously when you are a busy
person. Luckily, a fitness tracker offers different workout ideas that are customized to cater to
your current fitness level.

4) Helps in setting achievable goals:

To achieve the best results, you will have to set a realistic goal that can be achieved. You cannot
shed weight if you lead a sedentary life and do not exercise. However, if you use a fitness
tracker, it will help you set and achieve realistic goals within the recommended time frame. It
also makes sure that you do not get de-motivated and quit midway.

5) Helps you to stay motivated:

Working out and maintain a fit body includes both good and bad weeks. You ought to experience
them as sleep and activity patterns vary across the days, weeks, and months. A fitness tracker
enables you to determine such habits that are effortlessly maintainable so that you can achieve
your long-term exercise goals. Furthermore, most tracking devices let you share your progress
with your friends on social media and create personal workout groups with competitive goals.
Personal fitness trackers ensure that you can focus on enjoying better health and getting in shape
through tracking your daily activities. However, a disease comes without knocking, and you
should keep yourself ready to fight with it.