"Telemedicine"

The state of mental digi-therapeutics: A systematic assessment of depression and anxiety apps available for Arabic speakers

BACKGROUND: Mental disorders are a major public health problem leading to premature mortality, homelessness, addiction problems, poor physical health, and suicide. The prevalence of mental disorders in Arab countries, is high. The proliferation and …

Assessing Electronic Health Literacy in the State of Kuwait: Survey of Internet Users From an Arab State

BACKGROUND: The internet and social media have become an important source for health information. In 2017, the State of Kuwait ranked first in mobile subscription penetration in the Arab world; nearly 90% of its population uses the internet. …

Diabetes Applications for Arabic Speakers: A Critical Review of Available Apps for Android and iOS Operated Smartphones

Today, 415 million adults have diabetes; more than 35 million of diabetic adults live in the Middle East and North Africa region. Smartphone penetration in the region is high and applications, or apps, for diabetics have shown promising results in …

Investigating the Challenges and Opportunities in Home Care to Facilitate Effective Information Technology Adoption

BACKGROUND: As home care utilization increases, information technology (IT) becomes a critical tool for providing quality home care. However, most home health agencies (HHAs) in the United States are in a position to adopt and leverage IT solutions …