mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Healthcare via cell phones : a systematic review

Krishna, Santosh and Boren, Suzanne Austin and Balas, E. Andrew | 2009
  • Author(s): Krishna, Santosh and Boren, Suzanne Austin and Balas, E. Andrew
  • Publisher: Liebert
  • Pages: 231--240
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, disease control, scientific research, health education
The study aimed to evaluate the empirical evidence from controlled studies related to the role of mobile phone voice and SMS interventions in improving health outcomes and processes of care. Studies looked at behaviour changes as well as improving adherence to treatment and appointment compliance.

Proposed design of a low cost mHealth system

Kumar, Rajat and Rehalia, Arvind | 2012
  • Author(s): Kumar, Rajat and Rehalia, Arvind
  • Publisher: International journal of modeling and optimization (IJMO)
  • Pages: 15--18
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, health services, disease control, kenya
This brief paper proposes a low cost design of a mhealth system for continuous patient monitoring and data logging. The design aims at eliminating the need of smart-phone dependent costly mhealth solutions. Essential comparative data and statistics are included.

Using mobile phones to improve clinic attendance amongst an antiretroviral treatment cohort in rural Uganda : a cross-sectional and prospective study

Kunutsor, Setor | 2010
  • Author(s): Kunutsor, Setor
  • Publisher: Springer
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, aids, disease control, uganda
The patterns and dynamics of mobile phone usage amongst an antiretroviral treatment (ART) cohort in rural Uganda is assesed to ascertain its feasibility for improving clinic attendance.

Making ICT work for health : WHO priority eHealth programs

Kwankam, S. Yunkap | 2007
  • Author(s): Kwankam, S. Yunkap
  • Publisher: World health organization (WHO)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: information technology, communication technology, health services, mobile telecommunication services, who
A presentation on the role and use of information and communication technologies in order to improve health services.

Mobile phone interventions for reproductive health (m4RH) : testing the feasibility of text messaging to improve family planning

L'Engle, Kelly and Vadhat, Heather | 2009
  • Author(s): L'Engle, Kelly and Vadhat, Heather
  • Publisher: Family health international (FHI)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: reproductive health, mobile telecommunication services, family planning education, kenya, tanzania
The Mobile for Reproductive Health (m4RH) project conducted interviews in family planning clinics in Tanzania and Kenya to obtain feedback on the feasibility, design, and content of the project. Research outcomes form the basis for piloting the service.
 

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This website aims to offer an up-to-date source of information and a platform for sharing knowledge on the current use, potentional and limitation of mHealth in low-resource settings.