mHealth
Textbook (chapter)
Chapter Title | mHealth |
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Book Chapter Category | Textbook (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3172 |
Book Title | The SAGE encyclopedia of abnormal and clinical psychology |
Authors | Clough, Bonnie A. (Author) and Casey, Leanne M. (Author) |
Editors | Wenzel, Amy |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISBN | 9781483365831 |
9781483365817 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4135/9781483365817.n845 |
Web Address (URL) | https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-abnormal-and-clinical-psychology/book243472 |
Abstract | mHealth refers to the use of mobile technologies in the provision of healthcare. These mobile technologies typically refer to mobile/ cellular phones or the programmable Smartphone. However, a broader conceptualisation of mobile technologies may also include other portable devices such as tablet computers. Within clinical psychology, mHealth refers to any mental health, wellbeing or psychological intervention that is supported or delivered by the use of mobile technology. Furthermore, the purpose of the technology should be to either enhance existing treatment or increase the availability of treatment options. Mobile technologies are increasingly being used in both psychological research and clinical practice, largely due to the high uptake and ongoing integration of mobile technologies in both developed and developing societies. mHealth interventions can be used as an adjunct to face-to-face psychological treatment or as standalone programs. |
Keywords | mobile technologies; health care |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified |
420313. Mental health services | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Institute for Resilient Regions |
Griffith University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3z9x/mhealth
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