Usability of a Novel Mobile Health iPad App by Vulnerable Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent advances in mobile technologies have created new opportunities to reach broadly into populations that are vulnerable to health disparities. However, mobile health (mHealth) strategies could paradoxically increase health disparities, if low socioeconomic status individuals lack the technical or literacy skills needed to navigate mHealth programs.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine whether patients from vulnerable populations could successfully navigate and complete an mHealth patient decision aid.

Methods

We analyzed usability data from a randomized controlled trial of an iPad program designed to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. The trial was conducted in six primary care practices and enrolled 450 patients, aged 50-74 years, w

SUBMITTER: Miller DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5405290 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature