A review of improve health of the elderly people with M_Health

Introduction: The use of new teaching methods using smart phones can be effective in controlling disease and reduce complications. Increased care in old age and preparing required that health information technology is one of the most important components makes it necessary. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role and importance of mobile health in community health promotion with a focus on the health of the aged.Methods: This study is a review article by searching scientific resources, including Scopus, science direct, Cochrane, SID, Elsevier, pro Quest and ... and advanced search in Google and Google scholar in the years 2010-2017 has taken place. Notably, a number of papers used in this study were a systematic review concluded that comprehensive research will help.Results: A total of 65 research papers were examined, of which 30 were used in this study. The main challenge in the use of e-health, illiteracy and resistance Elders is to use technology and this requires the provision of infrastructure, codes and standards and further research in this field.Conclusion: The use of mobile phone in providing care not only reduce costs and access to care and varied facets, it is effective but also improves relations between patients and care providers, as well as increasing the effectiveness of care, especially in the elderly. This technology can be effective in the sense of independence and security of older people and improve their quality of life is. The use of this tool can increase the satisfaction of the elders and more motivated to continue treatment is ultimately life.

کلیدواژه ها:

M_Health ، elderly ، mobile health devices ، health care and technology