Hunchangsith, P. | 2012
- Author(s): Hunchangsith, P.
- Publisher: Wiley online library
- Pages: S50--S55
- Keywords: tuberculosis, health services, disease control, mobile telecommunication services, thailand
The cost-effectiveness of different tuberculosis (tb) control strategies in Thailand is evaluated. Different tb control strategies, including directly observed treatment (DOT) and a mobile phone \"contact- reminder\" system, were compared with self-administered treatment (SAT).(Abstract only)
Hüsler, Jennifer | 2005
- Author(s): Hüsler, Jennifer
- Publisher: Bridges.org
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, tuberculosis, therapeutics, evaluation, south africa
This report presents the lessons learned in South Africa in replacing the directly observed therapy system (DOTS) in tuberculosis treatment with the more affordable use of mobile phone technology. The effectiveness of SMS reminders in improving adherence to TB treatment was evaluated.
Hutchings, Misha T. and Ross, Nancy and Luu, Paula | 2012
- Author(s): Hutchings, Misha T. and Ross, Nancy and Luu, Paula
- Publisher: Pacific institute [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: sanitation, disease prevention, mobile telecommunication services, data processing, data collection
Mobile phones are increasingly being used as cost-effective tools for collecting data and disseminating information. In studying the deployments of mobile phone for water, sanitation, and hygiene (mWASH) applications, this paper presents best practices and mobile phone solutions in the WASH sector.
Ibembe, John Daniel B. | 2011
- Author(s): Ibembe, John Daniel B.
- Publisher: ضrebro university. Department of informatics
- Pages: --
- Keywords: reproductive health, health services, health care delivery, mobile telecommunication services, kenya
Drawing on in-depth interviews, this study examines the feasibility of mobile phone use in reproductive health care in Kenya using a stakeholder pragmatic perspective based on users, health providers and policy implementers.
Ibrahim, Mohamed | 2009
- Author(s): Ibrahim, Mohamed
- Publisher: Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT) press
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, developing countries, health information, health services, public health, health personnel, egypt, rwanda, south africa, uganda
The author gives examples of formal and informal uses of mobile phones in healthcare in low- and middle-income countries as well as different applications, such as SMS. The potential of mobile technology to improve healthcare and the need for impact evaluation are discussed.