ANI Emerging Leaders Project: Point-of-Care Technology for HIV Prevention and Management.
ANI Emerging Leaders Project: Point-of-Care Technology for HIV Prevention and Management.
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10.1097/cin.0000000000000246
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2016-05
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Schnall R
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Schnall R
Point-of-care (POC) technologies offer the promise of im-proving outcomes and reducing costs through increased access to and use of diagnostic and monitoring solutions. Point-of-care technologies have the potential to improve the management of various diseases and conditions, especially in resource-limited settings where access to quality and timely medical care is a challenge. The ubiquitous nature of mobile technologies, specifically smartphones, in daily life has created opportunities for POC technologies that were not previously possible. Mobile health (mHealth) approaches use mobile devices, such as a smartphone or tablet computer, for the deployment of health interventions. Mobile health approaches vary widely in the types of technology utilized, including SMS text reminders, app-based activities, and Web-based educational modules. Mobile devices have the advantage of simple user interface, accessibility anywhere Internet or cellular service is available, and relative affordability and have been promoted specifically as a solution to reach stigmatized and disenfranchised populations. 1, 2 Mobile health technology has potential as a valuable tool in the management and prevention of chronic illnesses, such as HIV. Using mobile technologies to more rapidly and accurately assess and modify health-related behavior and biological states can transform healthcare. The use of mobile technology affords numerous advantages, providing real-time feedback and access to important medical, prevention, and other health information; ability to capture time sensitive data; and personalizing and tailoring health information in real time. The ubiquitous nature of mobile technologies, namely, smartphones, in daily life has created opportunities for applications that were not previously possible. As an ANI Emerging Leader, my work focused on the design, development, and evaluation of three POC technologies for HIV prevention and management.
