Rosen, Alyx | 2010
- Author(s): Rosen, Alyx
- Publisher: American telemedicine association (ATA)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, dermatology, information exchange, ghana
The summary of a study comparing results from physical examination by an onsite dermatologist and diagnosis by remote dermatologists based on image capture using a mobile phone and exchanging photos using a web-based interface.
Rotheram-Borus, Mary-Jane | 2011
- Author(s): Rotheram-Borus, Mary-Jane
- Publisher: BioMed central
- Pages: --
- Keywords: maternal health services, maternal and child health, mobile telecommunication services, data collection, scientific research, south africa
Instead of standard Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission programs, the trial studied the effect of small group meetings with peer mentors and attending regular assessments pre- and post-birth. Mobile phones were used for data collection and to remain in contact with participants over time.
Sadasivam, Rajani S. | 2012
- Author(s): Sadasivam, Rajani S.
- Publisher: Springer
- Pages: 1583--1591
- Keywords: aids, disease control, therapeutics, medical care, mobile telecommunication services, health services
mHIV-Dr system prototype using the android mobile platform is designed to provide dosing recommendations for HIV therapy providers in developing countries. Discussed are the challenges of the implementation of this new system in a resource limited setting. (Abstract only)
Sampath, Weerasinghe Gamachchige Chamindu | 2010
- Author(s): Sampath, Weerasinghe Gamachchige Chamindu
- Publisher: Sri Lanka journals online (SLJOL)
- Pages: 140--154
- Keywords: information technology, mobile telecommunication services, disease control, disease prevention, data collection, sri lanka
A pilot study in Sri Lanka aims to introduce ICTs to complement existing surveillance and notification systems and to forewarn health workers before diseases reach epidemic states. The paper discusses the technologies and the initial findings in relation to usability of the system.
Sarin, Arun and Gough, Neil | cop. 2006
- Author(s): Sarin, Arun and Gough, Neil
- Publisher: Vodafone group
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, health services, developed countries
Sector experts give their views on the role that mobile applications can play in healthcare. Areas of potential value to care providers, patients and funders are highlighted, e.g. adherence, administration, diagnosis, education. Examples of (pilot) projects are mostly from high-income countries.