Effective German and English Language mHealth Apps for Self-management of Bronchial Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Comparison Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) apps hold great potential for asthma self-management. Data on the suitability of asthma apps intended for children are insufficient, and the availability of German language apps is still inadequate compared with English language apps.

Objective

This study aims to identify functional asthma apps for children in German and to compare them with English language apps. In line with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, the Google Play Store and Apple App Store are systematically searched to preselect the most efficient apps, which are then compared according to a self-compiled criteria catalog.

Methods

Both app stores were screened for the term asthma. Following a PRISMA preselection p

SUBMITTER: Franzmair J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8173395 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature