Mobile (mHealth) technology and chronic disease: Implications for healthcare practice in Ireland

Newer technologies such as mobile devices and the internet are ubiquitous in modern society. Health related behaviour change driven by such technologies has grown exponentially in recent years with downloads for health and lifestyle related mobile applications or “apps” expected to exceed 25 billion in 2015 and 50 billion in 2017. This presents a unique opportunity for healthcare providers to harness these technologies to deliver a more efficient service for the prevention of chronic disease.

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Jane Walsh – jane.walsh@nuigalway.ie