Authors: Avi Kenny, Nicholas Gordon, Jordan Downey, Owen Eddins, Kathleen Buchholz, Alvin Menyon & William Mansah
Mobile data collection in rural Liberia is limited by a lack of cellular connection. In this study CHWs and supervisors implemented an application allowing for offline data collection using Bluetooth services. Results demonstrated that the functioning of the application is worthwhile, with the program still operating 4 years after its introduction.
Link: Design and implementation of a mobile health electronic data capture platform that functions in fully-disconnected settings: a pilot study in rural Liberia
Resource Topic: Data Collection, mHealth and Technology
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2020
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Liberia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No
