Identifying Mobile Applications Aimed at Self-Management in People With Chronic Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing number of mobile applications (apps) target people with chronic illness as the primary user. There is increasing evidence that digital technology can improve health outcomes for users but the sheer number of apps available is likely to overwhelm many potential users.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to systematically search for apps aimed at people with chronic kidney disease. An important secondary objective was to develop a search strategy that could be used to identify similar apps in the future.

Design

A systematic review of the scientific and gray literature including app stores, clearinghouses, and Google.

Setting/patients

The focus of this research was the identification of apps that may be of use to people interested in self-

SUBMITTER: Lewis RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6419251 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature