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Table 5 Description of outcome dimensions in 36 studies

From: The use of mobile phones for the prevention and control of arboviral diseases: a scoping review

Outcome

Description

Performance

Operational characteristics of the mobile phone technology in terms accuracy, completeness, quality data, timeliness, speed, and concordance with other medical reports

Feasibility

The extent to which the mobile health intervention implemented under real conditions can be successfully used in a specific context

Acceptance

User’ attitudes towards the mobile phone technology perceived to be satisfactory and user-friendly.

Usability

Users who are testing the mobile phone technology. This comprises users who downloaded the application/service and used it or active users

Cost

Monetary effort of the use of a mobile technology in a specific context

Effectiveness

Positive effects of mobile phone implementation on public health or health-related behaviour changes.