Lester, Richard T. | 2009
- Author(s): Lester, Richard T.
- Publisher: BioMed central
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, aids, health programmes, scientific research, kenya
The objectives of the randomized controlled trial described in this protocol are to compare the effectiveness of mobile phone-supported SMS messaging to standard care on adherence, quality of life, retention, and mortality in a population receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Lester, Richard T. and Karanja, Sarah | 2008
- Author(s): Lester, Richard T. and Karanja, Sarah
- Publisher: The Lancet
- Pages: 738--739
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, health services, aids, disease control, kenya
This paper discusses the role that mobile phones can play in the local and global HIV/AIDS response as well as in the management of other endemic health problems. Kenya is given as an example where mobile phones show promise as emerging health systems tools.
Levine, Deborah | 2008
- Author(s): Levine, Deborah
- Publisher:
- Pages: 393--395
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, sex education, youth, health education, information services, north america
In response to rising gonorrhea rates among African American youth in San Francisco, Internet Sexuality Information Services, Inc, in partnership with the local Department of Public Health, developed SEXINFO, a sexual health SMS service.
Levy, David | [2012]
- Author(s): Levy, David
- Publisher: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: health services, health, mobile telecommunication services, information technology
Are developing countries quicker to accept and adopt telehealth? This study discusses many aspects of mobile health from the view of patients, payers, docters, providers and other stakeholders. Explored is the full mHealth landscape, including its potential, the barriers to adoption, and its impact.
Lewis, Trevor | 2012
- Author(s): Lewis, Trevor
- Publisher: World health organization (WHO)
- Pages: 332--340
- Keywords: information technology, technological innovations, health care delivery, mobile telecommunication services, health economics, health programmes
Based on a search in the Center for Health Market Innovations’ database and on literature reviews, it is shown that phones (71%) and computers (39%) are the most common devices used in technology-enabled health programs across low- and middle-income countries.