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Mobile Applications for Type 2 Diabetes Risk Estimation: a Systematic Review.
Nino Fijacko1, Petra Povalej Brzan, Gregor Stiglic
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Zitna ulica 15, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia, nino.fijacko@um.si.
Journal of Medical Systems
|August 26, 2015
Summary
Mobile apps for type 2 diabetes risk screening often lack transparency. Few disclose their risk calculators, and none explain data usage or provide user statistics, hindering informed health decisions.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Medical Informatics
- Public Health
Background:
- Screening for chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes is crucial for early intervention.
- Mobile health applications offer potential for accessible risk assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review type 2 diabetes risk estimation mobile applications.
- To assess their functionality and transparency regarding risk calculators.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of 31 mobile applications from major app stores was conducted.
- Functionality and information on underlying risk calculators were evaluated.
Main Results:
- Only 9 out of 31 applications disclosed the name of the risk calculator used.
- None of the applications mentioned data collection for improving risk estimation or provided user statistics.
Conclusions:
- Mobile health app developers need to improve transparency regarding risk assessment methodologies.
- Enhancements, such as including blood sugar levels, could improve risk calculation accuracy.
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