Availability, Quality, and Evidence-Based Content of mHealth Apps for the Treatment of Nonspecific Low Back Pain in the German Language: Systematic Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) carries significant socioeconomic relevance and leads to substantial difficulties for those who are affected by it. The effectiveness of app-based treatments has been confirmed, and clinicians are recommended to use such interventions. As 88.8% of the German population uses smartphones, apps could support therapy. The available apps in mobile app stores are poorly regulated, and their quality can vary. Overviews of the availability and quality of mobile apps for Australia, Great Britain, and Spain have been compiled, but this has not yet been done for Germany.

Objective

We aimed to provide an overview of the availability and content-related quality of apps for the treatment of NSLBP in the German language.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Ulrich L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10534285 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature