Mobile Learning: Bridging Gaps and Providing Insights in Primary Healthcare Practices
| Author | Masomeh Kalantarion | en |
| Author | Amirreza Allahgholipour | en |
| Author | Soleiman Ahmady | en |
| Author | Hasnain Zafar Baloch | en |
| Author | Zahra Shekarriz Foomany | en |
| Orcid | Masomeh Kalantarion [0000-0003-4778-3973] | en |
| Orcid | Amirreza Allahgholipour [0000-0002-7842-9398] | en |
| Orcid | Soleiman Ahmady [0000-0003-0551-6068] | en |
| Orcid | Hasnain Zafar Baloch [0000-0003-0839-1328] | en |
| Orcid | Zahra Shekarriz Foomany [0009-0000-2065-2979] | en |
| Accessioned Date | 2026-08-22T12:38:04Z | |
| Issued Date | 2026-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Context: Mobile learning (mLearning) has gained increasing recognition as an effective tool for advancing primary healthcare education, particularly in resource-limited settings. Its flexibility and accessibility offer new opportunities for healthcare workers (HCWs) and medical students to acquire and update clinical knowledge. Evidence Acquisition: A comprehensive literature search was performed in Web of Science, ERIC, PubMed, and Scopus for studies published between 2015 and August 10, 2025. Keywords included mobile learning, primary healthcare, and healthcare workers. The inclusion criteria comprised peer-reviewed, English-language articles that examined mLearning applications in primary healthcare and reported empirical data. Nonrelevant, non-peer-reviewed, and methodologically weak studies were excluded. Results: The findings indicate that mLearning enhances continuing education, facilitates peer collaboration, and improves patient management, particularly during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile applications tailored to specific healthcare contexts enable HCWs to remain up to date with evolving clinical guidelines and empower patients by improving their medical literacy. Despite persistent challenges, including the financial burden of mobile devices and variability in technological proficiency, mLearning demonstrates substantial potential to reduce the economic costs of healthcare education while strengthening the healthcare workforce. Conclusions: mLearning is a promising strategy for bridging educational gaps and enhancing healthcare delivery in primary healthcare settings. However, challenges remain, including device costs, connectivity constraints, and technological inequity. Strategic integration into curricula, together with investment in digital infrastructure, could improve the training of healthcare workers, empower patients, and enhance the quality of care. Future studies should incorporate follow-up periods, cost-effectiveness analyses, and implementation strategies to ensure equitable and sustainable impact. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/jme-166359 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/jme/articles/166359 | en |
| URI | https://repository.brieflands.com/handle/123456789/68131 | |
| Keyword | Healthcare Workers | en |
| Keyword | Mobile Applications | en |
| Keyword | Mobile Learning | en |
| Keyword | Primary Healthcare | en |
| Keyword | Web-based Platforms/applications | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Mobile Learning: Bridging Gaps and Providing Insights in Primary Healthcare Practices | en |
| Type | Review Article | en |
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