The Continued Use of Mobile Health Apps: Insights From a Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) apps that support individuals pursuing health and wellness goals, such as weight management, stress management, smoking cessation, and self-management of chronic conditions have been on the rise. Despite their potential benefits, the use of these tools has been limited, as most users stop using them just after a few times of use. Under this circumstance, achieving the positive outcomes of mHealth apps is less likely.

Objective

The objective of this study was to understand continued use of mHealth apps and individuals' decisions related to this behavior.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative longitudinal study on continued use of mHealth apps. We collected data through 34 pre- and postuse interviews and 193 diaries from 17 participants o

SUBMITTER: Vaghefi I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6740166 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature