Using a mHealth system to recall and refer existing clients and refer community members with health concerns to primary healthcare facilities in South Africa: a feasibility study

Using a mHealth system to recall and refer existing clients and refer community members with health concerns to primary healthcare facilities in South Africa: a feasibility study

Background: Lay health workers (LHWs) are critical in linking communities and primary healthcare (PHC) facilities. Effective communication between facilities and LHWs is key to this role. We implemented a mobile health (mHealth) system to improve communication and continuity of care for chronically...

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Main Authors: Willem Odendaal, Simon Lewin, Brian McKinstry, Mark Tomlinson, Esme Jordaan, Mikateko Mazinu, Pam Haig, Anna Thorson, Salla Atkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-12-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
client referral
community-based services
continuity of care
healthcare facility
lay health workers
mobile health
primary healthcare
recall to care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2020.1717410

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2020.1717410

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