Title: mHealth in practice : mobile technology for health promotion in the developing world /
Authors: Donner, Jonathan.; Mechael, Patricia.; Donner, Jonathan,; Mechael, Patricia,
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic,
Year: 2013
Subjects: Developing Countries; Health Promotion; Cell Phone; Telemedicine; Health promotion Technological innovations Developing countries.; Health promotion Technological innovations.; Communication in public health Developing countries.; Cell phones Health aspects.; Medical instruments and apparatus Developing countries.; Telecommunication in medicine Developing countries.; Cell Phone.; Developing countries.
Abstract: There has recently been an explosion of interest around the application of mobile communication technologies to support health initiatives in developing countries (mHealth). As a result, there is a need to promote and share rigorous research for better informed policy, programming, and investment. There are, however, few platforms for the exchange of information and proven practice between practitioners and researchers. The subtopic of prevention, well-being, and health promotion within mHealth is particularly ripe for deeper exploration. While many reports tout the potential of mobiles to influence behaviour change for health, there is limited knowledge about what works (and what does not work), and about how to evaluate current and future programs. This volume identifies best practices in using mobile technologies to promote healthy behaviours (and reduce unhealthy ones) in resource-constrained settings with a special focus on developing countries.