German Mobile Apps for Patients With Psoriasis: Systematic Search and Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The visibility of erythematous plaques on the skin as well as the pain and itchiness caused by the skin lesions frequently leads to psychological distress in patients. Smartphone apps are widespread and easily accessible. Earlier studies have shown that apps can effectively complement current management strategies for patients with psoriasis. However, no analysis of such apps has been published to date.

Objective

The aim of this study is to systematically identify and objectively assess the quality of current publicly available German apps for patients with psoriasis using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) and compile brief ready-to-use app descriptions.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search and

SUBMITTER: Lull C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9185339 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature