Publications
Over 70 scientific publications including 7 books, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and industry reports.
7
Books Authored
24+
Journal Articles
10+
Book Chapters
5
Editorial Roles
Books
Author and editor of seven books spanning healthcare informatics, mobile health, sustainable development, and space technology.

AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Future of Patient Care
Comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence applications in modern healthcare systems.

Digital Health Care: Perspectives, Applications, and Cases
Award-winning textbook on digital health systems, receiving the Nursing Journal Best Health Informatics Book of the Year Award.

Adaptive Health Management Information Systems
4th Edition
Leading textbook on health information systems, management strategies, and healthcare informatics.
IGI Publishing • 2011
Global Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy Systems
Explores the intersection of renewable energy technologies and global sustainable development initiatives.
IGI Press (AHISI Book Series) • 2009
Mobile Health Solutions for Biomedical Applications
Pioneering work on mobile health technology applications in biomedical contexts.
Springer Press • 2009
Space Technologies for the Benefit of Human Society and Earth
Examines how space technologies can be leveraged for societal and environmental benefits.
IDEA Group • 2007
Commerce in Space: Infrastructures, Technologies, and Applications
Analysis of commercial space industry infrastructure and emerging business opportunities.
Selected Journal Articles
A selection of peer-reviewed publications from over 24 refereed journal articles.
Olla, P., et al.
Promptology: Enhancing Human–AI Interaction
Olla, P.
The Impact of AI on Psychiatric Nursing
Olla, P.
The Progressive AI Learning Integration Framework (PAIL)
Olla, P., et al.
Deploying Digital Therapists in Higher Education
Snowdon A, Deforge G, Olla P
Innovation Acquisition: A Strategy for Global Scalability of the Health Promotion Agenda
Olla P
Opening the 3D Printed Pandora Box
Olla P, Shimskey C
mHealth taxonomy: a literature survey of mobile health applications
Editorial Roles
Active involvement in shaping academic discourse through editorial board memberships and peer review responsibilities.
Special Edition Editor
Information Journal - AI-Based Digital Health Emerging Technologies
2026 (Forthcoming)
Associate Editor
International Journal of Healthcare Delivery Reform Initiatives
Associate Editor
Journal of Information Technology Research
Editorial Board
International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics
Editorial Board