Sinha, Sidhartha R. and Barry, Michele | 2011
- Author(s): Sinha, Sidhartha R. and Barry, Michele
- Publisher: Massachusetts medical society]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: health services, medical applications, rural health, developing countries
“Right to health” should include access to health technology. The article discusses the requirements for creating appropriate products for low-resource settings, especially a location specific assessment to identify the most compelling needs.
Skinner, C. and Finkelstein, J. | 2008
- Author(s): Skinner, C. and Finkelstein, J.
- Publisher: ACTA press
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, disease prevention, health education, chronic diseases
A systematic search and review of literature about disease prevention, diagnosis, and management with mobile phone applications was performed. Identified management components are disease management, monitoring or prevention, diagnosis and patient education, mostly applied for diabetes and asthma.
Skinner, D. and Rivette, U. and Bloomberg, C. | 2007
- Author(s): Skinner, D. and Rivette, U. and Bloomberg, C.
- Publisher: Routledge
- Pages: 605--607
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, data collection, aids, health personnel, information exchange, south africa
This paper reports on experiences with a mobile phone-based data-capturing device for use by healthcare workers supporting HIV-positive people. Information was gathered on subjective responses of counsellors, communication between the counsellors and health services, and patient’s responses.
Sloninsky, Daniela | 2008
- Author(s): Sloninsky, Daniela
- Publisher: Columbia university. Earth institute
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, health, medical applications, developing countries, who
The report provides a review of health related applications of mobile technology and how they are being used to achieve health objectives esp. in low- and middle-income countries. It identifies key leaders and partnerships and provides critical considerations based on previous experiences.
Standage, Tom | [2009]
- Author(s): Standage, Tom
- Publisher: The Economist
- Pages: --
- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, economic development, developing countries
An audio-interview with the author of The Economist's Special Report on Telecommunications in Emerging Markets and the role of the mobile phone for global development.