Mobile Healthcare and mHealth Apps for People with Disabilities

摘要

This paper provides an overview and background information related to the mHealth technology landscape specific for the ICCHP 2018 Special Thematic Session of the same title. Specifically, it contains: (1) an overview of mHealth including a working definition, its broad scope on healthcare, and its current state for people with disabilities; (2) types of mHealth technologies; (3) the availability of mobile health apps designed for people with disabilities; (4) the state of the art of the effectiveness of mHealth apps for people with disabilities; and, (5) a review of emerging trends in mHealth technology development and its adoption.