ABSTRACT
Technology offers many opportunities to improve health and well-being. In this chapter, you will learn that the pace of innovation in technology is very fast, which can make it difficult for eHealth researchers and developers to keep up-to-date with the latest technological developments. However, it is important to have some knowledge of what technology can do. This chapter provides examples of technologies that can be used to promote health and well-being and gives an introduction to the some of the aspects that give technologies these opportunities. Combined with basic knowledge of software development processes, these insights can help you in finding the added value of technology for your specific goal. This knowledge is also helpful – if not essential – in working with the software developers who might be able to develop the technology with you.
