CDC - Mobile Health Initiatives

Posted by LeighJaschke on Jun 23, 2009
Author: 
Krishnamathury, Ramesh S.
Publication Type: 
Other
Publication Date: 
Feb 2008
Abstract: 

This presentation provides insight into current mobile health initiatives and the current global health landscape. The presentation outlines the Thai system as an example of health informatics in resource poor setting, and introduces areas of global health and SMS application. Rwanda's implementation of TRACnet and public health for monitoring of the national HIV/AIDS program is used as an example. The presentation focuses on developing a framework for mobile computing in global health, including: standardizing Health Metrics (HMN), standardizing approaches, and integrating SSM into broader public health information systems and enterprise health information architecture. The report concludes with a look into SMS applications in emergency response, program monitoring and reporting, and patient monitoring. Key challenges are listed.

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Citation: 
Krishnamathiry, Ramesh S. (2008) CDC Mobile Health Initiatives. Coordintating Office for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Texting4Health Conference, February 2008.
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Author: 
Krishnamathury, Ramesh S.
Publication Type: 
Other
Publication Date: 
Feb 2008
Abstract: 

This presentation provides insight into current mobile health initiatives and the current global health landscape. The presentation outlines the Thai system as an example of health informatics in resource poor setting, and introduces areas of global health and SMS application. Rwanda's implementation of TRACnet and public health for monitoring of the national HIV/AIDS program is used as an example. The presentation focuses on developing a framework for mobile computing in global health, including: standardizing Health Metrics (HMN), standardizing approaches, and integrating SSM into broader public health information systems and enterprise health information architecture. The report concludes with a look into SMS applications in emergency response, program monitoring and reporting, and patient monitoring. Key challenges are listed.

Countries: 
Global Regions: 
Citation: 
Krishnamathiry, Ramesh S. (2008) CDC Mobile Health Initiatives. Coordintating Office for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Texting4Health Conference, February 2008.

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