Stress Management Apps: Systematic Search and Multidimensional Assessment of Quality and Characteristics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic stress poses risks for physical and mental well-being. Stress management interventions have been shown to be effective, and stress management apps (SMAs) might help to transfer strategies into everyday life.

Objective

This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the quality and characteristics of SMAs to give potential users or health professionals a guideline when searching for SMAs in common app stores.

Methods

SMAs were identified with a systematic search in the European Google Play Store and Apple App Store. SMAs were screened and checked according to the inclusion criteria. General characteristics and quality were assessed by 2 independent raters using the German Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS-G). The MARS-G assesses quality (

SUBMITTER: Paganini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10498318 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature