Improved Blood Pressure Control Using an Interactive Mobile Phone Support System

Improved Blood Pressure Control Using an Interactive Mobile Phone Support System

This explorative, longitudinal study evaluated the effect of the daily use of a mobile phone-based self-management support system for hypertension in reducing blood pressure (BP) among 50 primary care patients with hypertension over 8 weeks. The self-management system comprises modules for (1) self-reports of BP, pulse, lifestyle, symptoms, and well-being; (2) delivery of reminders and encourag...

Phases in development of an interactive mobile phone-based system to support self-management of hypertension

Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke worldwide. Effective treatment regimens exist; however, treatment adherence rates are poor (30%-50%). Improving self-management may be a way to increase adherence to treatment. The purpose of this paper is to describe the phases in the development and preliminary evaluation of an interactive mobile phone-based system aimed a...

Robot Control Using Mobile Phone

Recently, robot technology has gained popularity because of labour shortage, ability to work for long hours, etc. Conventionally, wireless control robots use RF circuits, which have the drawbacks of limited working range, limited frequency range and limited control. Use of a mobile phone for robotic control can overcome these limitations. It provides the advantages of robust control, working ra...

Operating System Support for Mobile Interactive Applications

Mobile interactive applications are becoming increasingly important. One such application alone — augmented reality — has enormous potential in fields ranging from entertainment to aircraft maintenance. Such applications demand good interactive response. However, their environments are resource-poor and turbulent, with frequent and dramatic changes in resource availability. To keep response tim...

Mobile Phone Text Messages to Support Treatment Adherence in Adults With High Blood Pressure (SMS-Text Adherence Support [StAR])