Abstract
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021.
Highlights
Healthcare delivery faces unprecedented pressure due to a combination of an aging population, increasing prevalence of long-term conditions (LTCs), and public spending austerity
This paper describes the development and impact of one such mobile phone-based application—‘Simple Telehealth’
Results to date: Since its launch in 2010, over 1000 patients have been registered on Simple Telehealth
Summary
Healthcare 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’
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