mHealth: Using Mobile Technology to Support Healthcare

Authors

  • Senanu Okuboyejo Covenant University
  • Omatseyin Eyesan Covenant University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i3.4865

Abstract

Adherence to long-term therapy in outpatient setting is required to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, Tuberculosis and Malaria. This paper presents a mobile technology-based medical alert system for outpatient adherence in Nigeria. The system makes use of the SMS and voice features of mobile phones. The system has the potential of improving adherence to medication in outpatient setting by reminding patients of dosing schedules and attendance to scheduled appointments through SMS and voice calls. It will also inform patients of benefits and risks associated with adherence. Interventions aimed at improving adherence would provide significant positive return on investment through primary prevention (of risk factors) and secondary prevention of adverse health outcomes.

Author Biographies

Senanu Okuboyejo, Covenant University

Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Omatseyin Eyesan, Covenant University

Department of Computer and Information Sciences

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Published

2014-01-13

How to Cite

Okuboyejo, S., & Eyesan, O. (2014). mHealth: Using Mobile Technology to Support Healthcare. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i3.4865

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Capstones and Working Papers

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