An assessment of the effects of widespread use of mobile applications in the health sector: An exploratory study of its success and failures

2016 ◽  
pp. 145-149
Author(s):  
Nadire Cavus
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Health Applications

Abstract Prior to the introduction of mobile technologies, the manual system of checking patients’ vital signs after approximately seven hours increased the health risk of the patients. Some of the patients’ health was jeopardised, worsening their situation, others re-admitted and others even passing on. The introduction and extensive use of mobile technologies has transformed the delivery of health care. Mobile applications with early warning systems are now dominating the health sector in an attempt to alert medical practitioners to act promptly to the patients’ needs. This paper reviews effects of mobile applications in the health sector as well as the success and failures of Mobile health applications. The assimilation of mobile applications in health care is marking an incredible venture in the health care industry. Keywords: mHealth, mobile applications, success, failures, health sector, mobile technologies, adoption, patients, hospitals.

scholarly journals Examining consumer use of mobile health applications by the extended UTAUT model

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-281
Author(s):  
Buket Bora Semiz ◽  
Tarık Semiz
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Utaut Model ◽  
Perceived Trust ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Health Applications

Today, rapid changes and innovations in technology cause changes in the health sector as in many areas. Especially mobile technologies and applications are increasing their usage areas in the health sector day by day. Thanks to these mobile health applications, consumers provide a lot of convenience and advantages in healthy eating, reproductive health, disease monitoring, access to health records, etc.The study aims to investigate consumers’ usage of mobile health (mHealth) applications with the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. It is possible to say that it is an empirical study since the data were collected with the questionnaire method. Because this is research based on a cause-and-result relationship, the relationships were revealed with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The data were collected between November 2020 and January 2021 via the Google Forms platform from 354 individuals using convenience sampling through social media channels. The SPSS and SmartPLS programs were used for the analyses. First of all, it was determined that the scales' validity and reliability were ensured by performing validity and reliability analysis of the research model. According to the findings, it was revealed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, habit, hedonic motivation, and perceived trust have a significant effect on the intention to use mHealth applications and, the intention to use mHealth applications has a significant effect on the behaviour of use mHealth applications.

scholarly journals Welfare Health and Productivity in Commercial Pig Herds

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1176
Author(s):  
Przemysław Racewicz ◽  
Agnieszka Ludwiczak ◽  
Ewa Skrzypczak ◽  
Joanna Składanowska-Baryza ◽  
Hanna Biesiada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Herd Management ◽  
Pork Production ◽  
Antimicrobial Substances ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Frequency Identification

In recent years, there have been very dynamic changes in both pork production and pig breeding technology around the world. The general trend of increasing the efficiency of pig production, with reduced employment, requires optimisation and a comprehensive approach to herd management. One of the most important elements on the way to achieving this goal is to maintain animal welfare and health. The health of the pigs on the farm is also a key aspect in production economics. The need to maintain a high health status of pig herds by eliminating the frequency of different disease units and reducing the need for antimicrobial substances is part of a broadly understood high potential herd management strategy. Thanks to the use of sensors (cameras, microphones, accelerometers, or radio-frequency identification transponders), the images, sounds, movements, and vital signs of animals are combined through algorithms and analysed for non-invasive monitoring of animals, which allows for early detection of diseases, improves their welfare, and increases the productivity of breeding. Automated, innovative early warning systems based on continuous monitoring of specific physiological (e.g., body temperature) and behavioural parameters can provide an alternative to direct diagnosis and visual assessment by the veterinarian or the herd keeper.

Mobile Health Applications to Support COVID-19 Self-management: Review and Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Khenarinezhad ◽  
Ehsan Ghazanfari Savadkoohi ◽  
Leila Shahmoradi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Health ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Health Applications

Aim: During the epidemic and with an increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) disease prevalence, emergency care is essential to help people stay informed and undertake self-management measures to protect their health. One of these self-management procedures is the use of mobile apps in health. Mobile health (mHealth) applications include mobile devices in collecting clinical health data, sharing healthcare information for practitioners and patients, real-time monitoring of patient vital signs, and the direct provision of care (via mobile telemedicine). Mobile apps are increasing to improve health, but before healthcare providers can recommend these applications to patients, they need to be sure the apps will help change patients' lifestyles. Method: A search was conducted systematically using the keywords "Covid-19," "Coronavirus," "Covid-19, and Self-management" at the "Apple App Store". Then we evaluated the apps according to MARS criteria in May 2020. Results: A total of 145 apps for COVID-19 self-management were identified, but only 32 apps met our inclusion criteria after being assessed. The overall mean MARS score was 2.9 out of 5, and more than half of the apps had a minimum acceptability score (range 2.5-3.9). The "who academy" app received the highest functionality score. Who Academy, Corona-Care and First Responder COVID-19 Guide had the highest scores for behavior change. Conclusion: Our findings showed that few apps meet the quality, content, and functionality criteria for Covid-19 self-management. Therefore, developers should use evidence-based medical guidelines in creating mobile health applications so that, they can provide comprehensive and complete information to both patients and healthcare provider.

Challenges of Mobile Health Applications in Developing Countries

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikhil Yadav ◽  
Christian Poellabauer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Aging Populations ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Reducing Costs

Global health care has become an enormous industry worldwide, where trends such as aging populations, environmental and climate changes, catastrophic events, and the spread and evolution of diseases pose significant challenges. With the rapid growth of information technology (IT), wireless technologies, and mobile services, health care processes are able to increasingly benefit from new technological advances and applications built on top of them. Specifically, the area of “Mobile Health” or mHealth, which leverages mobile phone functionality to provide medical and public health services, has become a very promising trend. Wireless and mobile technologies have great potential in improving patient care, reducing costs, streamlining processes, allowing adherence to regulations, and many other health-related activities. However, the developing world faces numerous challenges in realizing the infrastructure and technical expertise required to adopt mHealth solutions and applications. In this chapter, we focus on these challenges in the developing world and highlight existing problems and risks in realizing mHealth applications and services. This chapter also proposes various solutions to overcome these problems.

scholarly journals Using Mobile Applications to Increase Physical Activity: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8238
Author(s):  
Laura Pradal-Cano ◽  
Carolina Lozano-Ruiz ◽  
José Juan Pereyra-Rodríguez ◽  
Francesc Saigí-Rubió ◽  
Anna Bach-Faig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Full Text Review ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
Health Applications

Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity—major risk factors for the main non-communicable diseases—can be addressed by mobile health applications. Using an evidence-based systematic review design, we analysed studies on mobile applications to foster physical activity to determine whether they met the objective of increasing adults’ physical activity. A bibliographic search was conducted in October 2020 using PubMed, Cochrane Library Plus, Biomed Central, Psychology Database, and SpringerLink, retrieving 191 articles. After titles and abstracts were reviewed, 149 articles were excluded, leaving 42 articles for a full-text review, of which 14 met the inclusion criteria. Despite differences in study duration, design, and variables, 13 of the 14 studies reported that applications were effective in increasing physical activity and healthy habits as dietary behaviour. However, further longer-term studies with larger samples are needed to confirm the effectiveness of mobile health applications in increasing physical activity.

scholarly journals Design Considerations for Mobile Health Applications Targeting Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Clara Li ◽  
Judith Neugroschl ◽  
Carolyn W. Zhu ◽  
Amy Aloysi ◽  
Corbett A. Schimming ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Aging Populations ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Health Applications

Mobile technologies are becoming ubiquitous in the world, changing the way we communicate and provide patient care and services. Some of the most compelling benefits of mobile technologies are in the areas of disease prevention, health management, and care delivery. For all the advances that are occurring in mobile health, its full potential for older adults is only starting to emerge. Yet, existing mobile health applications have design flaws that may limit usability by older adults. The aim of this paper is to review barriers and identify knowledge gaps where more research is needed to improve the accessibility of mobile health use in aging populations. The same observations might apply to those who are not elderly, including individuals suffering from severe mental or medical illnesses.

Mobile Health Applications Assisting Patients With Chronic Diseases

2018 ◽  
pp. 1391-1417
Author(s):  
Petre Iltchev ◽  
Andrzej Śliwczyński ◽  
Potr Szynkiewicz ◽  
Michał Marczak
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Health Care Information ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Mobile Health Application ◽  
Health Care Information Systems ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Health Applications

This chapter analyzes the role of m-health applications supporting patients with chronic diseases (based on examples from asthma care). The purpose of the chapter is to describe the mobile health application development cycle. The chapter begins with a presentation of asthma as a chronic disease and its prevalence and costs for society, as a determinant of the role and place of m-health applications in chronic disease management. Subsequent sections analyze trends in the development of health care, information systems, and health care payment systems as components of the environment for the implementation of m-health applications. The chapter focuses on prerequisites for the introduction of this type of solutions, presents existing applications, and discusses how to define the key functionalities and benefits for patients, payers, and doctors. The financing cycle, barriers to implementation, and future trends are also addressed.

Mobile Health Applications Assisting Patients with Chronic Diseases

2016 ◽  
pp. 170-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petre Iltchev ◽  
Andrzej Śliwczyński ◽  
Potr Szynkiewicz ◽  
Michał Marczak
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Health Care Information ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Mobile Health Application ◽  
Health Care Information Systems ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Health Applications

This chapter analyzes the role of m-health applications supporting patients with chronic diseases (based on examples from asthma care). The purpose of the chapter is to describe the mobile health application development cycle. The chapter begins with a presentation of asthma as a chronic disease and its prevalence and costs for society, as a determinant of the role and place of m-health applications in chronic disease management. Subsequent sections analyze trends in the development of health care, information systems, and health care payment systems as components of the environment for the implementation of m-health applications. The chapter focuses on prerequisites for the introduction of this type of solutions, presents existing applications, and discusses how to define the key functionalities and benefits for patients, payers, and doctors. The financing cycle, barriers to implementation, and future trends are also addressed.

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