What is mobile healthcare(m-healthcare)? mHealth (mobile health) is a general term for the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology in medical care. The most common application of mHealth is the use of mobile devices to educate consumers about preventive healthcare services . However, mHealth is also used for disease surveillance, treatment support, epidemic outbreak tracking and chronic disease management. While there is no standardized definition for mHealth, we can gain a better understanding of the term and what it encompasses by looking at some widely cited and recognized definitions. Istepanian's definition of mHealth is "emerging mobile communications and network technologies for healthcare systems." The Global Observatory for eHealth of the World Health Organization defines mHealth as "medical and public health practice supported by mobile devices, such as mobile phones, patient monitoring devices, personal digital assistants, and o
Here is a look at the 10 items that the guidelines outline as items that designers need to consider when trying to meet the five key principles associated with usability: Visual design. Apps should promote legibility, clarity of content, and user engagement without unnecessary distraction. Readability. The text should be readable, understandable, and adjustable, without altering the screen layout in a way that would confuse users or make it hard to use. App navigation. Users should be able to go between screens quickly and easily to complete tasks. Onboarding. Launching, registering, entering personal information, and preparing an app for first-time use should be an intuitive process. Feedback. The app should give users efficient and informative feedback based on their actions within the app. Notifications, alerts, and alarms. These general reminders, nonurgent and urgent indicators need to consider the safety and usability to inform users when attention is required. Resources