Assessing the impact of mHealth interventions in low- and middle-income countries – what has been shown to work?
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Assessing the impact of mHealth interventions in low- and middle-income countries – what has been shown to work?
BACKGROUND 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 ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Global Health Action
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1654-9716,1654-9880
DOI: 10.3402/gha.v7.25606