Evaluation Criteria for Weight Management Apps: Validation Using a Modified Delphi Process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of apps for weight management has increased over recent years; however, there is a lack of evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of these apps. The EVALAPPS project will develop and validate an assessment instrument to specifically assess the safety and efficacy of weight management apps.

Objective

The aim of this study was to reach a consensus among stakeholders on a comprehensive set of criteria to guide development of the EVALAPPS assessment instrument. A modified Delphi process was used in order to verify the robustness of the criteria that had been identified through a literature review and to prioritize a set of the identified criteria.

Methods

Stakeholders (n=31) were invited to participate in a 2-round Delphi process with 114 initial cr

SUBMITTER: Robles N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7407251 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature