A mobile healthcare: empowering chronic kidney disease management in eastern economic corridor Thailand

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue with widespread implications for public health. Primarily stemming from non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, Studies have shown that in the eastern economic corridor there is a high risk of chronic non-communicable diseases has seen a substantial increase in mortality. Researchers have developed the 'Ticare' mobile health application (mHealth) for CKD patients. The primary objective of this research is to create a model mHealth app focusing on improving public access to healthcare. Data collection for app development was carried out through surveys, interviews, and insights from healthcare experts. The 'Ticare' app is compatible with all operating systems and offers key functionalities, including a disease news information system, hospital search and navigation, online service reservation, telemedicine, in-app medication ordering, and data visualisation. The satisfaction survey involving 400 participants revealed a high level of user satisfaction.