Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Evaluation of Smartphone-Based Health Monitoring Systems for Diabetic Patients in Indian Suburban Areas: A Pilot Study in Tunisia

Rasheed Al-Aroui, Department of Pediatrics, University of Sfax Hussein El-Khairy, Department of Pediatrics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis Khalid Bel-Hariri, University of Carthage Mahmoud El-Ghoria, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Sfax
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18988538
Published: May 18, 2013

Abstract

Diabetes is a prevalent condition in Indian suburban areas, where access to healthcare services can be limited. Smartphone-based health monitoring systems offer an innovative solution to improve diabetes management and reduce healthcare disparities. A mixed-methods approach will be employed, incorporating a pre-post design with baseline assessments followed by implementation of the smartphone system. Data collection will encompass both quantitative (health metrics) and qualitative (user feedback) components. Users demonstrated high satisfaction with the system's intuitive interface, though initial engagement rates were moderate, indicating room for improvement in user initiation strategies. The preliminary findings suggest that smartphone-based health monitoring systems have potential as a supplementary tool to enhance diabetes management among urban diabetic patients. Further research is warranted to refine and validate these tools. Future studies should focus on developing more engaging user interfaces, conducting longer-term follow-ups, and exploring integration with existing healthcare infrastructure. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Rasheed Al-Aroui, Hussein El-Khairy, Khalid Bel-Hariri, Mahmoud El-Ghoria (2013). Evaluation of Smartphone-Based Health Monitoring Systems for Diabetic Patients in Indian Suburban Areas: A Pilot Study in Tunisia. African Primary Care Nursing, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18988538

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Geographic Terms: Tunisia Methodological Terms: Mobile Health (mHealth) Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Theoretical Terms: Digital Divide Telemedicine Relevant Subfields: Diabetes Management Socioeconomic Factors in Healthcare Access

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