Dear all,
Thank you everyone for your valuable contributions so far.
I just wanted to say: Although the focus of the mHEALTH-INNOVATE research project is on the 'informal' use of mobile phones we welcome all contributions on how health workers use mobile phones (smartphones or basic) in *any* aspect of their work.
As a reminder here are the five guiding questions:
1. Do you use a mobile phone to help you in your work? How do you use it?
2. How do you use your phone to communicate with colleagues, patients and families? 3. How do you use your phone for other work-related purposes? (eg searching for healthcare information and guidance, tracking supplies, referring patients...)
4. Can you give any examples of *informal* use of mobile phones by health workers? (ie uses of mobile phones that have not been directed by the employer, but have been initiated, adapted or developed by health workers themselves)
5. How can the informal use of mobile phones be improved to strengthen healthcare?
We are particularly keen to hear your practical experience and observations. We would also like to hear of any research in this area that you may like to share.
Please send your contributiions to: hifa@hifaforums.org
With thanks, Neil
Joint Coordinator, HIFA mHEALTH-INNOVATE
https://www.hifa.org/dgroups-rss/mhealth-innovate-1-what-can-we-learn-he...
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