The Impact of Digital Health Platforms on Children’s Well-Being

Authors

  • Rizwan Faris Syafiq International Medical University
  • Hafiz Hakim International Medical University

Keywords:

Digital Health, Telemedicine, Children’s Health, Wearable Devices, Well-being

Abstract

Digital health platforms are transforming the way healthcare services are delivered to children, enabling easier access to medical care and monitoring of health conditions. This paper explores the impact of digital health technologies such as health apps, telemedicine, and wearable devices on children's physical and mental well-being. It evaluates the benefits and risks of using these technologies, including improvements in health management and potential concerns regarding screen time and data privacy.

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Published

2022-12-30

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Rizwan Faris Syafiq, & Hafiz Hakim. (2022). The Impact of Digital Health Platforms on Children’s Well-Being. Proceeding of The International Conference of Inovation, Science, Technology, Education, Children, and Health, 2(1), 267–272. Retrieved from https://icistech.org/index.php/icistech/article/view/144

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): Proceeding of The International Conference of Inovation, Science, Technology, Education, Children, and Health

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