Health Technology

Overview

Health technology encompasses the application of organized knowledge and skills in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures, and systems developed to solve health problems and improve quality of life. Research published in Public Health International on this topic addresses diverse applications ranging from cancer screening program development and geographic information systems for health system strengthening to the biological effects of radiofrequency radiation exposure. The journal has examined practical implementation challenges, including pharmacist readiness for e-health adoption through assessments of computer skills and knowledge, as well as data quality issues in public health facilities that affect technology-driven health information systems. Investigations into self-monitoring technologies explore how measurement tools support behavior change and self-management in health contexts. Recent work extends into personalized approaches, examining the evolution from individualized medication to customized nutrition interventions. This body of research reflects the multifaceted role of technology in public health, spanning screening infrastructure, environmental health monitoring, health information systems, workforce preparedness, and patient-centered tools. Understanding how technologies are developed, implemented, and adopted across different health system contexts remains essential for improving population health outcomes and strengthening health service delivery.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 57 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• A visual reminder chart to improve tuberculosis treatment adherence and self-management in a low-resource setting
  2026 · Journal of Public Health
• Low-burden preventative digital mental health interventions for first-year college students: A pilot feasibility microrandomized trial
  2026 · Internet Interventions
• Digital Facing Eating Disorder Fears: An Acceptability and Feasibility Open Series Trial of a Digital Relapse Prevention Program for Anorexia Nervosa
  2026 · Behavior Therapy
• Pragmatic measurement of mechanisms: Does use of coping strategies mediate the effects of a teacher stress intervention?
  2026 · Journal of School Psychology
• Individual-Level Outcomes and Change Patterns of an Integrative Inpatient Treatment Program for Traumatized Families: A Quasi-Experimental Multiple-Case Study
  2026 · Child & Youth Care Forum
• Prenatal and Early-Life Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields: Impacts on Neurodevelopment and Behavior
  2026 · Psikiyatride Guncel Yaklasimlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry
• The balance and integration of artificial intelligence within cognitive behavioral therapy interventions
  2025 · Current Psychology
• A randomized controlled trial into the effectiveness of a mobile health application (SAM) to reduce stress and improve well-being in autistic adults
  2025 · Autism

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