The sElf-management anD support proGrammE (EDGE) project [ 9], was set up to develop and test the efficacy of an internet-linked tablet computer based mobile health (mHealth) system, designed according to these specifications, in improving quality of life in patients with moderate to severe COPD.
The acceptability of computer based approaches to health data collection has been explored in a limited sample of indigenous and/or socially disadvantaged populations worldwide.
Further, healthcare is increasingly becoming more computer based through the development of electronic health record and health information systems.
The possible reason for this could be that being computer literate and the availability of computer had a direct influence on health professionals' views on computer based system use.
Computer based information systems for MIH could monitor adherence to clinical guidelines centrally, highlight abnormal health findings and encourage appropriate responses from remotely located care providers.
Four CH with 60 beds each were fully equipped with a telepresence system that includes: high-speed connectivity, wireless Internet access, a RP-7i robot (INTOUCH HEALTH, Santa Barbara, CA, USA), three computers (laptops) per hospital and one central computer based at the MPH.
It is also advisable to consider updating into standardized computer based electronic systems with centralized database which would help maintain the data at various levels of the health system.
Constant emailing, application writing and computer based work.
Computer based learning can be affected by many variables.
