Framework to assess the quality of mHealth apps: a mixed-method international case study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Healthcare professionals (HCPs) often recommend their patients to use a specific mHealth app as part of health promotion, disease prevention and patient self-management. There has been a significant growth in the number of HCPs downloading and using mobile health (mHealth) apps. Most mHealth apps that are available in app stores employ a 'star rating' system. This is based on user feedback on an app, but is highly subjective. Thus, the identification of quality mHealth apps which are deemed fit for purpose can be a difficult task for HCPs. Currently, there is no unified, validated standard guidelines for assessment of mHealth apps for patient safety, which can be used by HCPs. The Modified Enlight Suite (MES) is a quality assessment framework designed to provide a mean

SUBMITTER: Tan YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9621190 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature