Fusion: Practice and Applications
FPA
2692-4048
2770-0070
10.54216/FPA
https://www.americaspg.com/journals/show/3874
2018
2018
Assessing Readiness for mHealth Adoption in Coronary Artery Disease Management: Iraq Case Study
Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310, Malaysia
Ahmad
Ahmad
Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310, Malaysia
Ahmad Fadhil
Yusof
Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Malaysia
Fahad Taha AL
AL-Dhief
Center for Software Technology and Management, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, Malayisa
Nurhizam
Saif
Department of Computer Technical Engineering, College of Information Technology, Imam Ja’afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq
Ali Hashim
Abbas
Chronic diseases (CDs) have become as significant as communicable diseases due to their rising mortality rates and long-term effects. Coronary artery disease (CAD), one of the most common NCDs, is increasingly concerning due to its impact on both death rates and overall health. Managing CAD typically requires professional care and lifestyle changes, which may be inaccessible to some patients due to financial constraints or difficulty in modifying their habits. However, remote health solutions, like mobile applications, could help CAD patients improve their condition and lower risks. In Iraq, the willingness of CAD patients to use mHealth apps has not been explored. This study examines existing mHealth readiness models and incorporates additional factors that consider the needs of CAD patients and the Iraqi context. This will be achieved by adapting a questionnaire based on expert feedback and distributing it to CAD patients in Iraq.
2025
2025
13
25
10.54216/FPA.200202
https://www.americaspg.com/articleinfo/3/show/3874