Effect of Advanced Sensors Connected to Mobile Phones On Healthcare Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Selected Chronic Disease Management
Abstract
The Nigerian healthcare system faces significant challenges, including a high burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), limited access to quality care, and profound infrastructural deficits. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies, particularly advanced sensors integrated with mobile phones, present a transformative opportunity to address these issues. This mixed-methods research assesses the impact, adoption, and challenges of mobile-connected healthcare sensors in Nigeria. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review, surveys (n=300), interviews (n=30), and detailed case studies, the study evaluates the technology's effect on healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. Findings indicate that while these sensors hold immense potential for remote monitoring and improved public health surveillance, their widespread adoption is hindered by low awareness (25% among patients), high costs (cited by 80% of low-income respondents), infrastructural limitations, and regulatory concerns. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for policymakers, healthcare providers, and technology developers to overcome these barriers and harness the full potential of mHealth sensors for sustainable healthcare development in Nigeria.
Keywords
mHealth, Advanced Sensors, Remote Monitoring, Healthcare Access, Nigeria, Non-Communicable Diseases, Telemedicine.
Citations
IRE Journals:
Mahmud D. Mahmud, Musefiu Aderinola, Ubah C. Chibueze "Effect of Advanced Sensors Connected to Mobile Phones On Healthcare Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Selected Chronic Disease Management" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 5 2025 Page 2630-2636 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I5-1712389
IEEE:
Mahmud D. Mahmud, Musefiu Aderinola, Ubah C. Chibueze
"Effect of Advanced Sensors Connected to Mobile Phones On Healthcare Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Selected Chronic Disease Management" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(5) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I5-1712389
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