Development and delivery of an SMS-based remote monitoring and support service: ‘Simple Telehealth’

摘要

IntroductionHealthcare delivery faces unprecedented pressure due to a combination of an aging population, increasing prevalence of long-term conditions (LTCs), and public spending austerity. To mitigate these pressures, technology is increasingly being utilised to promote self-care and enable remote, less intensive support from healthcare professionals. ‘Telehealth’ is a term used to describe the use of technology to remotely support healthcare and promote well-being. This paper describes the development and impact of one such mobile phone-based application—‘Simple Telehealth’.