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How can mHealth applications that are developed in one area of the developing world be adapted for use in others?

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The quality of healthcare in developing countries remains a critical issue, due in part to the limited infrastructure and resources available. The development of mHealth systems has been proposed as a possible solution. These systems extend the reach of medical care into rural areas by integrating smartphones and other mobile devices. Yet it is not clear how mHealth solutions designed and tested for use in one developing region can be adapted for use in others. This research-in-progress study frames this problem using a sociomaterial/coping perspective. A case study is proposed to extend and refine this model.

Source: Journal of Decision System

DOI: 10.1080/12460125.2016.1187414

Authors: Emmanuel Eze, Rob Gleasure, Ciara Heavin

Institution: University College Cork

Language: English

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Irish Research Council