Mobile Health Applications For Chronic Disease Classification

Abstract

The mobile app has a critical role in delivering counselling services for some of the chronic disorders throughout pregnancy. The research seeks to create and test the mobile app for chronic disease management and patient counselling throughout pregnancy to optimize the safety and efficacy of drug use. This was a prospective intervention study in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 195 patients were enrolled and screened for GDM and hypothyroidism. Mobile application was made using Sketch ware app. This was an educational app, created for pregnant women with diabetes or hypothyroidism. The purpose of this APP was to generate the awareness of Gestational Diabetes Melitus (GDM) and Hypothyroidism among pregnant women and it can also be helpful for other health care providers. Drug Utilization Evaluation and screening techniques were also compared. The study provides an example of how pharmacist is an integral component in enhancing KAP towards disease control. Statistically significant relationships were observed for education with levels of knowledge, concern, and precautions adopted in intervention group. Enhancing levels of KAP enhance positive clinical results and averts complications related to chronic diseases during pregnancy. The research displayed how mobile app is a part of disease management.