Discovery of and Interest in Health Apps Among Those With Mental Health Needs: Survey and Focus Group Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A large number of health apps are available directly to consumers through app marketplaces. Little information is known, however, about how consumers search for these apps and which factors influence their uptake, adoption, and long-term use.

Objective

The aim of this study was to understand what people look for when they search for health apps and the aspects and features of those apps that consumers find appealing.

Methods

Participants were recruited from Northwestern University's Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies' research registry of individuals with mental health needs. Most participants (n=811) completed a survey asking about their use and interest in health and mental health apps. Local participants were also invited to participate in f

SUBMITTER: Schueller SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6018235 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature