mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Text messaging in health care : a systematic review of impact studies

Yeager, Valerie A. and Menachemi, N. | 2011
  • Author(s): Yeager, Valerie A. and Menachemi, N.
  • Publisher: Emerald group
  • Pages: 235--261
  • Keywords: scientific research, mobile telecommunication services, health services, communication technology
A systematic review of the impacts of text messaging in health care was conducted. While current evidence indicates that SMS interventions are largely beneficial, literature gaps exist, especially in primary care settings, across geographic regions and with vulnerable populations. (abstract only)

The development and evaluation of a PDA-based method for public health surveillance data collection in developing countries

Yu, P. | 2009
  • Author(s): Yu, P.
  • Publisher: Elsevier science Ireland
  • Pages: 532--542
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, data collection, disease control, disease prevention, public health, scientific research
This paper reports on the results of a randomized, controlled trial to test a system for low-cost public health data management for use in developing countries. It compares the efficiency and accuracy of a PDA-based health data collection system in comparison with a paper-based system.

Can the power of mobile phones be used to improve tuberculosis diagnosis in developing countries?

Zimic, Mirko | 2009
  • Author(s): Zimic, Mirko
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • Pages: 638--640
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, scientific apparatus and instruments, tuberculosis, rural health, capacity building, scientific research, developing countries
This article explores the possibility to use the Microscopic Observation Drug Susceptibility (MODS) assay to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant TB also in isolated settings, using mobile phones to transmit images to trained personnel and to return the analysis results.

mLearning for continuing medical education in Peru : a mid-term evaluation

Zolfo, M. | ca. 2010]
  • Author(s): Zolfo, M.
  • Publisher: Dgroups
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, health personnel, health education, distance education, evaluation, aids, peru
The mid-term evaluation of an autonomous mobile solution that allows access to the latest medical information with low cost material and exchange of field cases with peers through social media.

Mobile learning for HIV/AIDS healthcare worker training in resource-limited settings

Zolfo, Maria | 2010
  • Author(s): Zolfo, Maria
  • Publisher: BioMed central
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, distance education, health personnel, aids, peru
Mobile phones were used as a personal learning environment for HIV/AIDS healthcare workers. 3D learning scenarios were developed as well as a mobile education platform and discussion forum. Learning outcomes were verified per module through mobile quizzes.
 

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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.