Publications by authors named "Irena Gorski"
Understanding and addressing waste of food in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi J Biol Sci
November 2019
Introduction: Multiple estimates suggest the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) may have one of the highest rates of wasted food globally. The KSA has limited arable lands and scarce water and thus relies on extensive imports and food subsidies to meet food demand. Accordingly, waste and loss of food are a significant concern for food security.
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- mHealth shows promise for improving global health but many projects fail to expand beyond pilot programs due to a lack of customer-focused design.
- Effective engagement and value communication are crucial for developing mHealth initiatives into self-sustaining enterprises.
- The review of 234 mHealth projects identifies nine value propositions and analyzes 42 successful ventures, offering insights into overcoming challenges and achieving lasting impact in healthcare.
Leveraging design thinking to build sustainable mobile health systems.
J Med Eng Technol
January 2018
Mobile health, or mHealth, technology has the potential to improve health care access in the developing world. However, the majority of mHealth projects do not expand beyond the pilot stage. A core reason why is because they do not account for the individual needs and wants of those involved.
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