Evaluation of mHealth Apps for Diverse, Low-Income Patient Populations: Framework Development and Application Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of mobile technology or smartphones has grown exponentially in the United States, allowing more individuals than ever internet access. This access has been especially critical to households earning less than US $30,000, the majority of whom indicate that smartphones are their main source of internet access. The increasing ubiquity of smartphones and virtual care promises to offset some of the health disparities that cut through the United States. However, disparities cannot be addressed if the medical information offered though smartphones is not accessible or reliable.

Objective

This study seeks to create a framework to review the strengths and weaknesses of mobile Health (mHealth) apps for diverse, low-income populations.

Methods

Focusing on smoki

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8881782 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature