Problems and Barriers Related to the Use of Digital Health Applications: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The digitization of health care led to a steady increase in the adoption and use of mobile health (mHealth) apps. Germany is the first country in the world to cover the costs of mHealth apps through statutory health insurance. Although the benefits of mHealth apps are discussed in detail, aspects of problems and barriers are rarely studied.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to map and categorize the evidence on problems and barriers related to the use of mHealth apps.

Methods

Systematic searches were conducted in the MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO databases. Additional searches were conducted on JMIR Publications and on websites of relevant international organizations. The inclusion criteria were publications dealing with apps similar to those approved in

SUBMITTER: Giebel GD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10221513 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature