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Health Phones: A Potential Game Changer in Health Information Management

Skaria, GM (2011) Health Phones: A Potential Game Changer in Health Information Management. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]

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Abstract

Health education has to be one of the most effective ways to reduce morbidity and mortality in developing countries. We need to deliver vital messages and information to people at the lower quarter of the society to use changing behaviour and practices which can save and protect their lives. It is in this context, use of mobile phones in delivering vital health information is of significance. This article reviews few projects which successfully use mobile phones for health information delivery.

Item Type:Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
Keywords:mhealth; Mobile health; Health information seeking; Health information dissemination
Subjects:JOURNALS > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
ID Code:7795
Deposited By: Kakkilaya Bevinje, Dr. Srinivas
Deposited On:15 Dec 2011 23:59
Last Modified:15 Dec 2011 23:59

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