PhiCollect open source mobile health data collection solution

WebFirst has recently launched a user-friendly, open source mHealth data collection system called PhiCollect. PhiCollect is based on the Drupal Data Management platform, making mobile data collection easy to use and affordable. Forms can easily be created with a web-based wizard and sent to the phone or tablet. [See WebFirst healthcare solutions]

The platform can be deployed to collect health data, surveys and assessments via Android, Apple iOS and SMS (text message). With PhiCollect on a mobile device, users can collect GPS, audio, video, barcode, images and text data easily and quickly. Other features of PhiCollect include: skip logic, rules, mapping, social media and analytics. Secure data transfer and data encryption are also available options.

The system can be implemented affordably in low resource settings (e.g. global and rural health) and in enterprise level environments where 3G/4G networks are available. Moreover, patient education, training and behavioral change applications are also fully supported.