Mobile Health And Mhealth Applications
34 researchers across 7 institutions
Researchers investigate the design, development, and evaluation of mobile health (mHealth) technologies and applications. This area encompasses exploring how smartphones, wearables, and other mobile devices can be leveraged to improve health outcomes, enhance patient engagement, and support healthcare delivery. Studies include developing algorithms for analyzing health data from mobile sensors, assessing the usability and effectiveness of mHealth interventions for various conditions, and examining user adoption and behavioral changes related to mobile health tools. Specific applications range from chronic disease management and mental health support to remote patient monitoring and public health surveillance.
This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas, addressing critical needs in rural healthcare access and chronic disease management prevalent in the state. mHealth solutions can extend the reach of healthcare services to underserved populations, potentially mitigating disparities in health outcomes. Furthermore, the development and implementation of these technologies can foster innovation within Arkansas's growing technology sector and support public health initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of state residents.
This field draws upon expertise from computer science, engineering, public health, psychology, and medicine. Engagement spans multiple Arkansas institutions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on projects related to telemedicine, machine learning, child health, technology adoption, and health disparities.
Top Researchers
| Name | Institution | h-index | Citations | Career Stage | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingxian Wu | University of Arkansas | 34 | 4,984 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Qinghua Li | University of Arkansas | 34 | 5,344 | Research Staff | Grant PI High Impact |
| Abdul Razaque | Arkansas Tech University | 28 | 3,105 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Paul M. Darden | UAMS | 27 | 2,920 | Faculty | |
| Songthip Ounpraseuth | UAMS | 26 | 2,448 | Faculty | Grant PI High Impact |
| R. H. Leach | University of Arkansas | 24 | 2,052 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Susan D. Emmett | UAMS | 22 | 1,606 | Faculty | Grant PI High Impact |
| Bruhadeshwar Bezawada | Southern Arkansas University | 18 | 1,278 | ||
| Elizabeth R. Lorah | University of Arkansas | 17 | 978 | Faculty | Grants |
| Christine Holyfield | University of Arkansas | 16 | 786 | Faculty | Grant PI |
| Page D. Dobbs | UAMS | 14 | 678 | Grant PI | |
| Melodee Harris | UAMS | 12 | 568 | Emeritus | |
| Álvaro Proaño | UAMS | 9 | 401 | ||
| Lindsey Dayer | UAMS | 9 | 766 | ||
| DeAnn E. Hubberd | UAMS | 6 | 90 | ||
| Jon Nolan | University of Central Arkansas | 5 | 65 | ||
| S Lubin | UAMS | 4 | 110 | Research Staff | |
| S. Meade Inglis | UAMS | 4 | 88 | ||
| Ahmed Abu Halimeh | UA Little Rock | 4 | 110 | ||
| Ayesan Rewane | UAMS | 4 | 76 |
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Strategic Outlook
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Top US institutions in this area
- 1 Harvard University 1,867
- 2 Johns Hopkins University 1,508
- 3 University of Washington 1,399
- 4 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1,159
- 5 University of California, San Francisco 1,122
Cross-Institution Connections
Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Mobile Health And Mhealth Applications.