Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Hybrid mHealth Intervention for People with Disabilities: A Pilot Study.
People with disabilities (PWD) are vulnerable to underlying and chronic conditions and often face barriers to healthcare access, resulting in unmet needs and poor health outcomes. Mobile health (mHealth), defined as the use of mobile technologies to deliver or support healthcare, may help address th...
| Publicado en: | Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 63; pp. 1 - 13 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
3/21/2026
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