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Date Published: 28/08/2024
Online Published: 28/08/2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56283/1859-0381/755
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Vol. 20 No. 4 (2024)
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REVIEW
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Phan KH, TRAN TD, HOANG DN, et al. mHEALTH IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT: SOLUTIONS AND CHALLENGES. Tạp chí Dinh dưỡng và Thực phẩm. 2024;20(4):1-11. doi:10.56283/1859-0381/755

mHEALTH IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT: SOLUTIONS AND CHALLENGES

Kim Hue PHAN1, , Thanh Duong TRAN2, Thi Duc Ngan HOANG2, Thi Thao Nghien HOANG3, Danh Tuyen LE2, Thi Thao Yen BUI2, Ngoc Hai PHUNG4
1 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2 National Institute of Nutrition, Vietnam
3 School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University
4 Griffith University, Queensland, Australia

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Abstract

In the digital age, the use of software and information technology (IT) applications in health and nutrition care on mobile devices, known as mHealth, has become increasingly popular and diverse. This review was conducted to analyze the benefits and limitations of mHealth applications and to propose improvements to enhance their effectiveness. A systematic review method was applied, with data collected from reputable scientific databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Studies directly related to the use of mHealth in nutritional interventions, published within the last 10 years, and conducted on pregnant women, children, and healthcare workers were included in the review. The results indicate that mHealth applications have the potential to improve nutritional status and health, not only by enhancing knowledge but also by promoting behavioral changes and improving the quality of healthcare services.

Keywords

mHealth, malnutrition, children, pregnant women, artificial intelligence

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