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 numbers are increasing. Objective:We wanted to perform an analysis of the current status of mobile health technologies and apps for medical emergencies. We aimed to ... Read More »
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 chronic conditions have been on the rise. Despite their potential benefits, the use of these tools has been limited, as most users stop using them ... Read More »
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 settings, leading to rapid growth in the development of medical software applications (apps) for these platforms.1,2 Numerous apps are now available to assist HCPs with many ... Read More »
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 use their smartphones for many things, but not as much as they might for health, especially for managing their chronic conditions. Moreover, while significant work ... Read More »
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 initial usage, are averse toward using them at all, or are unaware that such apps even exist. The purpose of our study was to examine ... Read More »
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 of mobile health applications (‘apps’) for consumers’ self-care, there is a paucity of research into consumer engagement with electronic self-monitoring. This paper presents a qualitative ... Read More »
Abstract Widespread use of health information technology (IT) could potentially increase patients’ access to their health information and facilitate future goals of advancing patient-centered care. Despite having increased access to their health data, patients do not always understand this information or its implications, and digital health data can be difficult to navigate ... Read More »
Apple has released its Research app and opened up its latest iPhone and Watch health studies, just after the results of its heart-rate project with Stanford emerged. This time around, it’s hoping to uncover insights about women’s health, heart and movement and hearing. For the women’s health study, the company’s teaming up with the ... Read More »
The increasing competitivity in today’s times has instilled several complexes in every individual. Counterfeiting relations to humanity and the constant search for materialistic pleasures has ripped humanity apart. These devastating situations have lead to rampant mental issues. According to research 1 in every 6 people experience a mental health problem ... Read More »
When it comes to pregnancy apps, it’s a jungle out there. In November 2017, there were more than 318,000 digital health apps and counting, with 9 percent of those dedicated to women’s health and pregnancy, according to the latest available data from IQVIA Institute. The mobile app space for pregnancy isn’t just ... Read More »
