A Systematic Assessment of the Quality of Smartphone Applications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Smartphone applications aimed at patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been downloaded more than 100,000 times, yet no systematic assessment of their quality has been completed. This study aimed to objectively assess the quality of GERD smartphone applications for patient education and disease management.

Methods

The Apple App Store and Google Play Store were systematically searched for relevant applications. Two independent reviewers performed the application screening and eligibility assessment. Included applications were graded using the validated Mobile Application Rating Scale, which encompasses 4 domains (engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information) as well as an overall application quality score. The associations betw

SUBMITTER: Gould MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308438 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature