Infographic: The use of mobile devices in healthcare

This guide explores how mobile technology is revolutionising healthcare delivery across the globe.

In this age of digital transformation, many sectors are being transformed by the use of new technologies and the healthcare sector is no exception to this. One key aspect of this is the growing use of mobile devices by medical and healthcare professionals. mHealth has the potential to transform the overall healthcare system for the better by boosting efficiency, communication, costs, and quality of healthcare services.

mHealth defined

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) defines mobile health (usually shortened to “mHealth”) as “the delivery of healthcare services via mobile communication devices”. These services can be wide and varied, ranging from reference resources for doctors to medical hotlines for patients. 

Is mHealth Here to Stay?  

The health sector has been cited as one of the top three fields to accelerate the growth of mobile devices. The mHealth sector is currently enjoying a fruitful period of activity and innovation. According to data from IQVIA, there are over 200 health apps being added to app stores each day. Market experts project that the market will reach a global value of $60 billion by next year.

How Is Mobile Technology Being Used Within the Healthcare Sector?

There is now an app for almost every stage of the patient journey. For example, medical professionals are using digital health technologies to access patient data, connect with emergency health services, to provide post-hospital discharge support. On the patient side of things, this technology is being used to track symptoms, manage conditions, set medication alerts, access information, and to communicate with medical professionals.

Find Out More

This infographic Home Healthcare Adaptations looks at the mHealth phenomenon and explores some of the biggest advantages and challenges associated with this technology. Scroll down to the infographic guide below to learn more about the use of mobile devices in healthcare.