Quality evaluation and functional classification of Arabic health apps: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aimed to systematically review mHealth apps available for Arabic speakers regarding quality and functional classification.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted on the Apple App Store. Eligible apps were downloaded and tested thoroughly and rated independently by two reviewers using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) evidence standards framework for evaluating Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) was used to perform the functional classification for the included apps.

Results

Sixty-one health-related apps met the eligibility criteria and were included in the study. The average overall MARS score across all apps was 4.03 (SD = 0.38), indicating a generally high quality of the app

SUBMITTER: Abahussin AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907622 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature