title: Enhancing emergency care in low-income countries using mobile technology-based training tools.
abstract: In this paper, we discuss the role of mobile technology in developing training tools for health workers, with particular reference to low-income countries (LICs). The global and technological context is outlined, followed by a summary of approaches to using and evaluating mobile technology for learning in healthcare. Finally, recommendations are made for those developing and using such tools, based on current literature and the authors' involvement in the field.
authors.affiliation: Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Edgcombe
authors.affiliation: Nuffield Department of Medicine, Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Paton
authors.affiliation: Nuffield Department of Medicine, Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.|KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: English
mesh_terms: D040421:Cell Phone; D003906:Developing Countries; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000592:standards*; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000193:education*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000592:standards; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007391:International Cooperation; D015397:Program Evaluation
keywords: Medical Education; Technology; Tropical Paediatrics