Medical mobile technologies – what is needed for a sustainable and scalable implementation on a global scale

Bibliographic Data

ID19530372
AuthorsJohan Lundin (0000-0001-5547-9395, University of Helsinki, corresponding author), Guy Dumont, Guy A Dumont (0000-0003-2048-4391, University of British Columbia)
Year2017
Volume10
Issuesup3
Pages1344046
Publication date2017-06-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGlobal Health Action (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1654-9716 • E-ISSN: 1654-9880
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/16549716.2017.1344046
PMID28838308
OpenAlexW2746526454
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited15

Current advances within medical technology show great potential from a global health perspective. Inexpensive, effective solutions to common problems within diagnostics, medical procedures and access to medical information are emerging within almost all fields of medicine. The innovations can benefit health care both in resource-limited and in resource-rich settings. However, there is a big gap between the proof-of-concept stage and implementation. This article will give examples of promising solutions, with special focus on mobile image- and sensor-based diagnostics. We also discuss how technology and frugal innovations could be made sustainable and widely available. Finally, a list of critical factors for success is presented, based on both our own experiences and the literature

Big data · Data science · Economic growth · Economics · Emerging technologies · Health care · Health technology · Management science · Mobile device · Mobile technology · Scalability · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Engineering · ICT in Developing Communities · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Medicine · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications · Artificial Intelligence

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