Bridging the knowledge gap: a mixed-methods study on general practitioners' information needs for mHealth apps in hypertension treatment in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension remains a critical public health issue in Germany, affecting millions of individuals. Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) offer promising solutions for improving patient outcomes and adherence in hypertension management. Despite their advantages in healthcare, the adoption of mHealth apps by general practitioners (GPs) in Germany remains limited to date.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the needs, attitudes, and recommendation behaviours of GPs regarding mHealth apps in hypertension management.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was utilised, starting with a quantitative questionnaire of 205 GPs in Berlin and Brandenburg to collect representative data on attitudes, information needs, and app recommendation behaviour. Two focus groups (

SUBMITTER: May S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421746 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature