Views on mobile health apps for skin cancer screening in the general population: an in-depth qualitative exploration of perceived barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) incorporating artificial intelligence for skin cancer screening are increasingly reimbursed by health insurers. However, an in-depth exploration of the general public's views towards these apps is lacking.

Objectives

To explore the perceived barriers and facilitators towards mHealth apps for skin cancer screening among the Dutch general population.

Methods

A qualitative study consisting of four focus groups with 27 participants was conducted. A two-stage purposive sampling method was used to include information-rich participants from the Dutch general population with varying experience of mHealth. A topic guide was used to structure the sessions. All focus group meetings were transcribed verbatim and analysed in t

SUBMITTER: Sangers TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9291092 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature