From the JMIR Article: "The goals of this pilot study were to (1) evaluate if our Mobile Insulin Titration Intervention (MITI) intervention using text messaging and phone calls was effective in helping patients reach their optimal insulin glargine dose within 12 weeks, (2) assess the feasibility of the intervention within our clinic setting and patient population, (3) collect data on the cost savings associated with the intervention, and (4) measure patient satisfaction with the intervention."

mFHAST Implications: Standards for insulin titration through SMS methods within underserved populations.

In efforts to increase public health communications this study investigated the use of bi-directional text messaging via SMS with community based organizations working with hard to reach populations.

This study provides considerations for mFHAST in terms of when bi-directional text messaging efforts may be of benefit to Public Health communication and surveillance campaigns.

From the article abstract: "As interest in mHealth (including Short Message Services or SMS) increases, it is important to assess potential benefits and limitations of this technology in improving interventions in resource-poor settings. The authors analyzed two case studies (early infant diagnosis of HIV and nutrition surveillance) of three projects in Malawi and Zambia using a conceptual framework that assesses the technical complexity of the programs, with and without the use of SMS technology."

mFHAST Implications: Opportunity for SMS to improve interventions within resource-poor settings