Mobile health .28MHealth.29 Patient participation

mhealth bringing promising solutions meet growing demand care. more , more evidence suggesting effective treatment models involve specialized, multi-faceted approaches, , require variety of materials , effort on both physician s , patient s end. mobile applications serve both method increasing health literacy, , bridge patient-physician communication (thus increasing patient participation). there broad number of ways increase participation through use of web-based , mobile applications. live videoconferencing appointments have proven effective, in field of mental health, , can significant in providing services low resource, rural communities. patient reminders have increased patient participation in attending preventative screenings, , possible similar reminders distributed automatically via web-based applications, such patient portals, have potential provide similar benefits @ potentially lower cost.

to meet demand materials, production of patient-centered health applications occurring @ rapid pace, estimates of on 100,000 mobile applications available use already. boom in production has led developing concern regarding amount of research , testing application undergoes before going live, while others see promise in patient s having greater access treatment materials. of concern includes whether or not patient continue use mobile application specific treatment needs on time.