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Improving Global Health With Smartphone Technology: A Decade in Review of mHealth Initiatives

Improving Global Health With Smartphone Technology: A Decade in Review of mHealth Initiatives

Swateja Nimkar, Erin Elysia Gilles
Copyright: © 2018 |Volume: 9 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 19
ISSN: 1947-315X|EISSN: 1947-3168|EISBN13: 9781522545149|DOI: 10.4018/IJEHMC.2018070101
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Nimkar, Swateja, and Erin Elysia Gilles. "Improving Global Health With Smartphone Technology: A Decade in Review of mHealth Initiatives." IJEHMC vol.9, no.3 2018: pp.1-19. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEHMC.2018070101

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Nimkar, S. & Gilles, E. E. (2018). Improving Global Health With Smartphone Technology: A Decade in Review of mHealth Initiatives. International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications (IJEHMC), 9(3), 1-19. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEHMC.2018070101

Chicago

Nimkar, Swateja, and Erin Elysia Gilles. "Improving Global Health With Smartphone Technology: A Decade in Review of mHealth Initiatives," International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications (IJEHMC) 9, no.3: 1-19. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEHMC.2018070101

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Abstract

The widespread use of smartphones makes them a popular platform for healthcare applications. This article reveals the global trends and overarching goals of mHealth initiatives that seek to enhance healthcare quality, increase access to health services, and improve global health communication. Three main themes emerged from this study: a) the impact of mHealth on international public health, b) overcoming mhealth barriers, and c) emerging mHealth technologies. The costs of developing mHealth apps and handling related data security concerns are the key barriers which need to be addressed to successfully implement global mHealth campaigns. Future directions of mHealth research are discussed, including the integration of new technologies, development of innovative healthcare systems, and overall improvement of global healthcare.

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