Nabiev, Rustam | 2009-2012
- Author(s): Nabiev, Rustam
- Publisher: MTA Novum F7]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: information technology, communication technology, mobile telecommunication services, rural health, health services, uganda
The project aims to improve the information flow from rural communities in Uganda to the district and the regional levels of the health care system through information and communication technology (ICT), including mobile phone technology.
Nchise, Abinwi C. | 2012
- Author(s): Nchise, Abinwi C.
- Publisher: City university of Hong Kong]
- Pages: 1--16
- Keywords: health information, mobile telecommunication services, uganda
This paper explores the preliminary lessons in the use of mobile phones to promote access to health care information in Uganda and suggest that the need to access health information via mobile text messages is mediated by cost incentives, misconceptions of brand name, and content relevance.
Nelson, Anne and Sigal, Ivan and Zambrano, Dean | 2010
- Author(s): Nelson, Anne and Sigal, Ivan and Zambrano, Dean
- Publisher: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: information systems, mobile telecommunication services, emergency medical services, disasters, haiti
During the relief efforts after the earthquake in 2010, many new applications such as SMS, interactive online maps and radio-cell phone hybrids were applied to urgent rescue tasks. This report aims to summarize the lessons learned to support effective media use in future disaster relief efforts.
Noordam, A. Camielle | cop. 2011
- Author(s): Noordam, A. Camielle
- Publisher: Blackwell
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, maternal health services, emergency medical services, developing countries, maternal and child health
Literature was reviewed to analyze the role of mobile phones in improving maternal health services in low-resource settings. The paper discusses gaps in the evidence-base as well as the potential of the technology and broader application possibilities in maternal health services.
Nwagwu, Williams and Akeem, Adio | 2012]
- Author(s): Nwagwu, Williams and Akeem, Adio
- Publisher: United nations university. Maastricht economic and social research and training centre on innovation and technology (UNU-MERIT)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: information technology, internet, mobile telecommunication services, health services, hospitals, nigeria
Drawing on the modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Utilization of Technology (UTAUT), this study shows the results of a questionnaire on the use of ICT (computers, internet and mobile phones) by medical practitioners in private hospitals in Nigeria.