An Overview of the effectiveness of mhealth technology in the Developing Countries (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nawaf Khan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Short Messaging Service ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications

BACKGROUND The healthcare system in most of the developing countries has been struggling to provide high-quality services. This limitation has negatively affected the performance and safety of healthcare personnel, as well as patients’ satisfaction. OBJECTIVE To provide an overview of the current knowledge of integrating human factors/ergonomics technology to improve healthcare service delivery in developing nations METHODS The authors reviewed the current literature focusing on mhealth interventions in developing countries. This review included the integration of mobile phone applications as well as Short Messaging Service (SMS). RESULTS Previous research on the integration of mhealth in developing countries focused on the use of mobile phone applications and SMS text messaging. However, the effectiveness of such programs has not to be reported in most of these studies. CONCLUSIONS Although little research was found in the implementation of mhealth technologies such as the Short Messaging Service (SMS) to improve healthcare service delivery in the developing nations, the effectiveness of such programs has not been reported. Therefore, future research should focus on evaluating the outcomes of mhealth interventions to ensure that patients in developing countries have access to high-quality healthcare services.

scholarly journals Reducing barriers and inequality by hosting conferences in developing countries.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett Buttliere
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Exchange Rates ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Foreign Experience ◽  
Currency Exchange ◽  
Currency Exchange Rates ◽  
Economic Barrier

The academic community can promote equality and reduce exclusionary forces by intentionally choosing to host conferences in less well developed and expensive venues. This has the double benefit that those from developing nations do not suffer (as much) from the currency exchange rates, and it actually makes that ‘currency tax’ into a ‘currency benefit’, such that the money’s power is multiplied, providing more for the same money. This simple practice lowers the economic barrier especially for students and scientists in developing nations, it injects stimuli into those developing economies, and it provides high quality foreign experience for everyone, reducing xenophobia and increasing the love of science in especially those places where it is needed most. A proposal that is better for everybody involved should be easily implemented.

scholarly journals Perceptions and experiences of using mobile technology for medication adherence among older adults with coronary heart disease: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205520762092684
Author(s):  
Linda G Park ◽  
Fion Ng ◽  
Janet K Shim ◽  
Abdelaziz Elnaggar ◽  
Ofelia Villero
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Antiplatelet Medication ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications

Objective Medication non-adherence is linked to adverse clinical outcomes (i.e. rehospitalization, mortality) among patients with coronary heart disease. Given its global adoption and growing popularity among older adults, mobile technology may be an effective strategy to improve medication adherence. The aim of this article is to present the perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs of individuals with coronary heart disease about using text messaging and mobile phone applications for medication adherence. Methods We recruited 28 participants (veterans and non-veterans) with a history of coronary heart disease and antiplatelet medication use in Northern California. We formed six focus groups of individuals who participated in three sessions (total 18 sessions). We analyzed our data using grounded theory. Results The median age was 69.5 ± 10.8 years for non-veterans (50% male) and 70 ± 8.6 years for veterans (100% male). In the first session, we found that participants perceived text message reminders as a convenient, easy, and flexible tool to establish a routine for taking medications. In the second session, participants were eager to use applications for their greater interactivity, individualized health monitoring, and personalized medication information. The third session, participants shared preferred features (i.e. drug interactions, tracking symptoms) after using two applications at home for 2 weeks. Conclusions Older adults are engaged and can be proficient mobile technology users. Text messaging and mobile phone applications are perceived as helpful tools for medication adherence. Future research should include rigorous clinical trials to test the efficacy of mobile health technology to promote medication adherence in populations that require strict medication adherence.

Mobile Phone Beeping

2015 ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Rotimi Taiwo ◽  
Ebuka Igwebuike
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reduction Strategy ◽  
Empirical Basis ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Uses

Beeping (also known as “flashing”, “missed call” or “buzzing”) is a behavior associated with mobile phone users, typically in the developing world. It is a behavior that involves a user dialing the number of another user, allowing the phone to ring a few times, but quickly canceling the call before the other person can answer. Despite being a common and established mobile phone human practice, beeping has not received adequate attention from scholars as some other behaviors associated with digital technologies, such as cyberbullying, mobile phone addiction, sexting, phone-sharing, and usage while driving. This article, therefore, offers a historical and analytical overview of existing research on the use of a beeping system as a cost-reduction strategy opposed to SMS/text messaging. It provides a solid empirical basis for an informed discussion of the social uses and social effects of the practice of beeping in no-cost communication, especially in developing countries.

scholarly journals Amplification and aural rehabilitation in resource-constrained environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Rutherford ◽  
L Petersen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Aural Rehabilitation ◽  
Constrained Environments ◽  
Context Specific

AbstractObjectivesThis article attempts to highlight the challenges and possibilities for hearing healthcare through technology and aural rehabilitation in a resource-constrained setting, using South Africa as an example.Results and conclusionThe authors argue that it is possible to enhance service delivery by using free resources and maximising the limited existing resources. In order to provide a sustainable hearing healthcare service in developing countries, it is pertinent to understand the context where the services are needed, and not just adopt an approach developed for a different context. Audiologists in such settings need to employ strategies to develop context-specific tools, and adapt existing tools to serve the needs of the local population. Some examples, although not exhaustive, are provided in the article.

A SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONE APPLICATIONS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1483-1484
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Hosseinpour ◽  
◽  
Ralf Terlutter ◽  
Holger Roschk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications

Implementasi Keamanan pada Transaksi Data Menggunakan Sertifikat Digital X.509

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Is Mardianto ◽  
Kuswandi Kuswandi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Web Service ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
User Authentication ◽  
Digital Certificate ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Diffie Hellman ◽  
Digital Certificates ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications ◽  
Secure Hash Algorithm

Security issues have become a major issue on the Internet. One of the security methods that are widely used today is to implement a digital certificate. Digital certificates have evolved over time, one of which is the X.509 digital certificate. Digital certificates have been widely used as authentication applications, web network authentication and other authentication systems that require digital certificates. This research is carried out by implementing an X.509 digital certificate technology as a mobile web service with its client. Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), Diffie-Hellman, and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) are used to secure the data exchange transaction between the web service and mobile phone. SHA algorithm will be used for user authentication, Diffie-Hellman algorithm will be used for public key exchange and AES algorithms will be used for symmetric cryptography data. The results of the application of digital certificates, the SHA algorithm, Diffie-Hellman, and AES in mobile phone applications, provide security application running on web service. Index Terms—Digital Certificate, X.509, SHA, Diffie Hellman, AES

The Impact of Mobile Phone Technology in Bridging the Gaps in The Health Care Service Delivery in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi County. (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Ndwiga
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
P Value ◽  
Delivery Of Healthcare ◽  
Mobile Phone Technology ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION: The Kenyan constitution seeks to guarantee every citizen the right to quality healthcare services. Quite often this delivery is hampered by geographical location, socio-economic statuses among other factors. The country has a high mobile phone penetration rate. Digitalization of the healthcare sector is a vital aspect that contributes to effective delivery of care services. This study set out to assess the impact of mobile technology in closing the gaps within the health care service delivery. The objective of the study was to investigate the impact of mobile phone technology in bridging the gap in healthcare service delivery in Kenya with a focus on Nairobi, Kibera informal settlements. Hypothesis testing using P-value of 0.05 also showed that use of mobile phone technology positively impacted the delivery of healthcare services. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to investigate the impact of mobile phone technology in bridging the gap in healthcare service delivery in Kenya with a focus on Nairobi, Kibera informal settlements. Hypothesis testing using P-value of 0.05 also showed that use of mobile phone technology positively impacted the delivery of healthcare services. METHODS The target population were patients visiting Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) clinic in Kibera informal settlements. A cross-sectional study design was employed. Purposive and simple random sampling method was used to select the study sample of 210 participants and 3 healthcare providers. Data were collected using survey questionnaire that was provider-administered and Data were analyzed using SPSS version. RESULTS The characteristics of the respondents were general (mean age, education level, social economic status) to only patients who visited the clinics for HIV tests and other related services such as going for ARVs. The main findings showed that 66.12% of the respondents (14.29% strongly agreed + 55.24% agreed) that the use of mobile phone technology improved their access to healthcare services. Using chi square, there was a statistical difference due to the positive impact of mobile technology on healthcare delivery (p=0.05). CONCLUSIONS The study findings showed that 66.12% of the respondents agreed that the use of mobile phone technology and SMS improved their access to healthcare services. The results hypothesis also proved that use of mobile phone technology positively impacts the delivery of healthcare services.

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