HEALTHCARE APPS ARE EVOLVING POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
We had talked about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mobile apps in general in a blog earlier. We had mentioned there that how, the mobile…
Category: Patient APPS
Mobile Health Apps for Medical Emergencies: Systematic Review
Abstract Background:Mobile health apps are used to improve the quality of health care. These apps are changing the current scenario in health care, and their…
The Continued Use of Mobile Health Apps: Insights From a Longitudinal Study
Abstract Background Mobile health (mHealth) apps that support individuals pursuing health and wellness goals, such as weight management, stress management, smoking cessation, and self-management of…
Data sharing practices of medicines related apps and the mobile ecosystem: traffic, content, and network analysis
Abstract Objectives To investigate whether and how user data are shared by top rated medicines related mobile applications (apps) and to characterise privacy risks to app…
Mobile Devices and Apps for Health Care Professionals: Uses and Benefits
INTRODUCTION The use of mobile devices by health care professionals (HCPs) has transformed many aspects of clinical practice.1,2 Mobile devices have become commonplace in health care…
Beyond validation: getting health apps into clinical practice
Abstract Fueled by advances in technology, increased access to smartphones, and capital investment, the number of available health “apps” has exploded in recent years. Patients…
A Patient Self-Checkup App for COVID-19: Development and Usage Pattern Analysis
Abstract Background:Clear guidelines for a patient with suspected COVID-19 infection are unavailable. Many countries rely on assessments through a national hotline or telecommunications, but this…
A qualitative study of user perceptions of mobile health apps
Abstract Background Mobile apps for health exist in large numbers today, but oftentimes, consumers do not continue to use them after a brief period of…
What is the clinical value of mHealth for patients?
Abstract Despite growing interest from both patients and healthcare providers, there is little clinical guidance on how mobile apps should be utilized to add value…
Mobile Health Apps to Facilitate Self-Care: A Qualitative Study of User Experiences
Abstract Objective Consumers are living longer, creating more pressure on the health system and increasing their requirement for self-care of chronic conditions. Despite rapidly-increasing numbers…