An Assessment Framework for e-Mental Health Apps in Canada: Results of a Modified Delphi Process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of e-mental health apps is increasing rapidly. Studies have shown that the use of some apps is beneficial, whereas others are ineffective or do not meet users' privacy expectations. Individuals and organizations that curate, recommend, host, use, or pay for apps have an interest in categorizing apps according to the consensus criteria of usability and effectiveness. Others have previously published recommendations for assessing health-related apps; however, the extent to which these recommendations can be generalized across different population groups (eg, culture, gender, and language) remains unclear. This study describes an attempt by Canadian stakeholders to develop an e-mental health assessment framework that responds to the unique needs of people living

SUBMITTER: Zelmer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6056739 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature