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1School of Health Sciences, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT, Vancouver, Canada).
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|February 11, 2017
Summary
Healthcare professionals can find resources to evaluate mobile health applications. This scoping review explores available tools for assessing app quality, efficacy, and safety.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology Evaluation
Background:
- Evaluating mobile health applications (mHealth apps) is crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Existing resources like evaluation grids and websites aim to simplify app assessment.
- Concerns regarding the quality, efficacy, and safety of mHealth apps necessitate structured evaluation methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of existing resources for evaluating mHealth applications.
- To identify and explore tools and websites available to healthcare professionals for app assessment.
- To provide a consolidated overview of resources aiding in the selection of high-quality mHealth apps.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review methodology was employed.
- Literature search for evaluation grids and online resources for mHealth apps.
- Exploration and synthesis of identified resources for healthcare professionals.
Main Results:
- Various evaluation grids and online platforms exist to assist healthcare professionals.
- These resources offer a streamlined approach to assessing mHealth app quality.
- The review identifies key criteria and tools for evaluating app efficacy and safety.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals have access to resources for evaluating mHealth applications.
- Utilizing these tools can enhance confidence in selecting safe and effective mHealth apps.
- Further exploration of these resources supports informed adoption of digital health tools.
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