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Assessing the impact of mHealth interventions in low- and middle-income countries – what has been shown to work? [1]

Low-cost mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and personal digital assistants, which can access voice and data services, have revolutionised access to information and communication technology worldwide. These devices have a major impact on many aspects of people's lives, from business and education to health. This paper reviews the current evidence on the specific impacts of mobile technologies on tangible health outcomes (mHealth) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), from the perspectives of various stakeholders.

Publication Date: 
27/10/2014
Charles S. Hall [2], Edward Fottrell [3], Sophia Wilkinson & et al [4]
Global Health Action [5]
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Health Care [6], Technology [7], Mobile Phone [8]
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