Mobile Apps for Blood Pressure Monitoring: Systematic Search in App Stores and Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Using a mobile app for self-management could make it easier for patients to get insight into their blood pressure patterns. However, little is known about the availability, quality, and features of mobile apps targeting blood pressure.

Objective

The goal of the research was to determine the availability, functionality, and quality of mobile apps that could be used for blood pressure monitoring purposes.

Methods

A systematic app search was performed based on the standards for systematic reviews. We searched the Dutch official app stores for Android and iOS platforms using predefined keywords and included all English and Dutch mobile apps targeting blood pressure. Two independent assessors determined eligibility and quality of the apps using the 5-point Mobil

SUBMITTER: Jamaladin H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6262205 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature