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Keeping Up with the Applications: Lessons Learned Evaluating Gout Apps
Anel Kieser1, Nicola Dalbeth2, Anna Serlachius1
11 Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland , Auckland, New Zealand .
Summary
Researchers found many smartphone apps for gout were unavailable or of poor quality. This highlights critical challenges in digital health research for patients with inflammatory arthritis.
Area of Science:
- Digital health
- m-Health
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Gout is an inflammatory arthritis causing severe joint pain.
- Smartphone applications (apps) offer potential for managing chronic conditions like gout.
- The digital health landscape presents unique research challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of available smartphone applications for gout management.
- To identify and analyze challenges encountered during m-Health research in the health sector.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted starting in June 2017 to assess gout-related smartphone apps.
- Researchers encountered issues with app availability, functionality, quality, and updates.
Main Results:
- Many tested apps were unavailable or non-functional.
- Significant issues with app quality and the prevalence of misinformation were observed.
- Rapid, unpredictable app updates or lack thereof posed challenges.
Conclusions:
- Researchers and health professionals must address app obsolescence and quality control in digital health research.
- Insights are provided for navigating m-Health research challenges, particularly in patient-focused studies.
- The study underscores the need for robust methodologies in evaluating digital health tools for inflammatory arthritis.
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