End-user insights into mobile health for self-management

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Date and time of the thesis defence

Place of the thesis defence

Zoom

Topic of the dissertation

End-user insights into mobile health for self-management

Doctoral candidate

Master of Science Saba Kheirinejad

Faculty and unit

University of Oulu Graduate School, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Center for Ubiquitous Computing

Subject of study

Computer Science

Opponent

Assistant Professor Alex Mariakakis, University of Toronto

Custos

Associate Professor Simo Hosio , University of Oulu

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End-user insights into mobile health for self-management

Mobile health (mHealth) has emerged as a promising field for advancing global healthcare systems. It leverages mobile apps, telemedicine platforms, and wearable devices to promote healthy behaviours and improve health outcomes. Despite its potential, mHealth faces challenges, including limited awareness, insufficient evidence of efficacy, usability constraints, and privacy concerns. Overcoming these challenges is crucial to maximizing mHealth's impact on healthcare and public health.

This thesis investigates end-users' experiences with mHealth for self-management, providing insights to inform the development of solutions more closely aligned with user needs. Key findings highlight challenges such as data privacy, accuracy, and information reliability, highlighting areas for improvement in future mHealth solutions.
Last updated: 8.11.2024