mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Impact of health information technology on quality, efficiency, and costs of medical care : systematic review

Chaudhry, Basit | 2006
  • Author(s): Chaudhry, Basit
  • Publisher: American college of physicians (ACP)
  • Pages: 742--752, W-168-185
  • Keywords: information technology, health information, health services, research
A systematic review of evidence on the effect of health information technology on quality, efficiency, and costs of health care was performed. A systematic literature search identified 257 relevant studies which were analyzed for major benefits, domains and limitations.

Comparison of an SMS text messaging and phone reminder to improve attendance at a health promotion center : a randomized controlled trial

Chen, Zhou-wen | 2008
  • Author(s): Chen, Zhou-wen
  • Publisher: Zhejiang university
  • Pages: 34--38
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, behaviour modification, health centres, china
This paper describes a randomized controlled trial among 1,848 participants in a Chinese hospital. The aim was to compare the efficacy of a SMS and phone reminder system to improve attendance rates at a health promotion center.

Telemedicine/health

Chiam, Vivien | 2010-
  • Author(s): Chiam, Vivien
  • Publisher: International development research centre (IDRC)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, information technology, developing countries, health services, asia
This website gives an overview and links to further documentation on telemedicine and health projects which IDRC supported as part of its information and communication technologies programme in Asia. This includes also projects using mobile phones and SMS services.

The Aceh Besar midwives with mobile phones project : design and evaluation perspectives using the information and communication technologies for healthcare development model

Chib, Arul | 2010
  • Author(s): Chib, Arul
  • Publisher: International communication association (ICA)
  • Pages: 500--525
  • Keywords: information technology, mobile telecommunication services, midwives, data collection, evaluation, maternal and child health, indonesia
The project in Aceh Besar, Indonesia equipped a study group of midwives with mobile phones to improve data flow and communication. The ICT for healthcare development model was used to determine the effectiveness, considering infrastructural, economic, technological, and socio-cultural barriers.

Safety and security on the internet : challenges and advances in member states : based on the findings of the second global survey on eHealth

Clauson, Kevin and Vieira, Karen and Lashley, Kai | 2011
  • Author(s): Clauson, Kevin and Vieira, Karen and Lashley, Kai
  • Publisher: World health organization (WHO)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: health information, health services, information technology, internet, pharmaceuticals
Based on a WHO eHealth survey, this report explores complex issues facing society such as Internet pharmacies, their control and regulation, and the reliability of online health information.It emphasizes the need for citizen- and institution- government-related action, built on existing initiatives.
 

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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.