German Mobile Apps in Rheumatology: Review and Analysis Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic rheumatic diseases need long-term treatment and professional supervision. Mobile apps promise to improve the lives of patients and physicians. In routine practice, however, rheumatology apps are largely unknown and little is known about their quality and safety.

Objective

The aim of this study was to provide an overview of mobile rheumatology apps currently available in German app stores, evaluate app quality using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS), and compile brief, ready-to-use descriptions for patients and rheumatologists.

Methods

The German App Store and Google Play store were systematically searched to identify German rheumatology mobile apps for patient and physician use. MARS was used to independently assess app quality by 8 physici

SUBMITTER: Knitza J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6699116 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature