Livre d'or

Mobile Health (mHealth) refers to the practice of medicine and public health supported by mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, and wireless infrastructure. It is a rapidly growing field that leverages the ubiquity and advanced capabilities of mobile technology to improve health outcomes, enhance access to care, and streamline health administration.

🌐 Core Functions and Applications of mHealth

mHealth solutions are categorized by the area of healthcare they support, spanning clinical care, self-management, and public health initiatives.

1. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

• Description: Uses wearable sensors, connected medical devices (like smart blood pressure cuffs or continuous glucose monitors), and mobile apps to collect physiological data from patients outside of traditional healthcare settings.

• Benefits: Allows clinicians to continuously track vital signs, detect adverse events early, and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart failure) proactively, often reducing the need for hospital readmission.

2. Chronic Disease Management and Wellness

• Description: Apps and platforms designed to help users manage long-term conditions or track personal health goals.

• Applications: Medication reminders, symptom tracking logs, dietary and fitness coaching, and digital therapeutics (software programs that deliver therapeutic interventions).

• Example: Apps that provide personalized insulin dosing recommendations based on a patient's logged food intake and blood sugar readings.

3. Telemedicine and Teleconsultation

• Description: Facilitating live, two-way audio and video communication between patients and healthcare providers, often via smartphone or tablet.

• Benefits: Increases access to specialists in rural or underserved areas, provides convenient follow-up care, and reduces travel time and costs for patients.