Cecchini, Simone and Scott, Christopher | 2003
- Author(s): Cecchini, Simone and Scott, Christopher
- Publisher: IOS press
- Pages: 73--84
- Keywords: information technology, communication technology, poverty, health, education, economic development, india
Low-cost access to information infrastructure is a necessary prerequisite for the successful use of ICT by the poor, but it is not sufficient. The authors discuss the broader requirements to make ICT projects useful and accessible for poor people and respond to their most pressing needs.
Chan, C.V. and Kaufman, D.R. | 2009
- Author(s): Chan, C.V. and Kaufman, D.R.
- Publisher: IOS press
- Pages: 453--458
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, heart diseases, health education
A paper on the growing market penetration and the communication properties of mobile phones and the creation of opportunities for innovation in promoting cardiovascular diseases self-management through support of lifestyle and behavior modification.
Chan, Connie V. and Kaufman, David R. | 2010
- Author(s): Chan, Connie V. and Kaufman, David R.
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Pages: 300--306
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, behaviour modification, health education, heart diseases, developing countries
The authors propose a framework for selecting patient-oriented technologies in developing countries. The utility of the framework is demonstrated in the context of mobile phones for behavioral health interventions to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Chandler, David L. | 2010
- Author(s): Chandler, David L.
- Publisher: Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT)
- Pages: pl.--
- Keywords: information technology, health services, blindness, developing countries
Researchers at the MIT Media Lab developed a simple, low-cost device that affixes to a mobile phone. It could provide quick eye tests throughout the developing world. The test can be carried out using a small, plastic device clipped onto the front of a phone's screen.
Chang, Aileen Y. | 2012
- Author(s): Chang, Aileen Y.
- Publisher: IGI global
- Pages: 1--14
- Keywords: health care delivery, health services, information technology, communication technology, mobile telecommunication services, health education, health personnel, botswana
Mobile learning in medicine improves healthcare providers’ ability to make appropriate clinical decisions, particularly in resource-limited settings. Mobile phones facilitate ICT support for patient care and collaboration amongst providers, even in remote areas. (Abstract only)