Health apps: a cross-sectional study exploring patient motivations and usage implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the growing availability of health apps, adoption rates remains limited. The motivations behind their use and their impact on patient's empowerment and patient-Healthcare Professional (HCP) relationships remain unclear, yet understanding these factors is crucial for improving adoption, implementation, and sustained use. This study explores these motivations and user experiences, with a focus on empowerment and interactions with HCPs.

Methods

An online survey among patient panel members of Amsterdam University Medical Center was conducted. Logistic regression adjusted for socio-demographic variables was used to investigate the motivations potentially influencing health app usage. Patient's empowerment and patient-HCP interaction were addressed through descr

SUBMITTER: Oudbier SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462329 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature