Publisher's Synopsis
INTRODUCTION
This chapter emphasizes the significance and characterization of
Pervasive Healthcare Systems.
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO PERVASIVE HEALTHCARE
SYSTEMS
Traditional Healthcare Systems are facing challenges in various ways
because of the aged population growth around the world. Healthcare services
cost has been increasing because of an exponential increase in the number of
aged people in developed countries. The increase in the aged people population has
created major challenges for policymakers, healthcare providers, hospital
insurance companies, and patients. One of the biggest challenges in providing
better healthcare services for an increasing number of people is limited financial
and human resources.
