An Investigation of the Feasibility and Acceptability of Using a Commercial DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) App in People With High Blood Pressure: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of smartphone apps for dietary self-management among patients with high blood pressure is becoming increasingly common. Few commercially available DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet apps have the potential to be effective, and only a few of these have adequate security and privacy measures. In previous studies, we identified 2 high-quality apps that are likely effective and safe. One of these, the Noom app, was selected as the most suitable app for use in the Saudi Arabian context based on health care professionals' and patients' preferences.

Objective

This study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of using the Noom app to support DASH diet self-management among people with high blood pressure in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Alnooh G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615541 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature