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

Authors: Boy Xayavong; Supet Jirakajohnkool; Nattadon Pannucharoenwong; Wachirathorn Janchompu; Damrongrit Niammuad; Kammal Kumar Pawa

Addresses: Department of Rural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Rangsit Centre, Klong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand ' Department of Rural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Rangsit Centre, Klong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University Pattaya Campus, Phon Prapha Road, Pong, 20150 Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, 20150, Thailand ' Department of Digitals Agricultural Business, Faculty of Social Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan – Ok, Chanthaburi – 22210, Thailand ' 120 The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty The King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December, B.E.2550(2007), Ratthaprasasanabhakti Building 6th and 7th Floor, Chaeng Wattana Road, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand ' Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Rangsit Centre, Klong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: non-communicable diseases; NCDs; eastern economic corridor; EEC; mHealth; Thailand.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBRA.2026.151283

International Journal of Bioinformatics Research and Applications, 2026 Vol.22 No.1, pp.1 - 19

Received: 05 Apr 2024
Accepted: 02 Sep 2024
Published online: 22 Jan 2026 *

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