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[Mobile applications related to multiple sclerosis: a systematic review]
S Zayas-Garcia1, R Cano-de-la-Cuerda1
1Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcon, Espana.
Revista De Neurologia
|December 12, 2018
Summary
Mobile applications for multiple sclerosis (MS) show promise, but low study quality and a disconnect between research and market availability prevent widespread recommendation for MS patient treatment.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Neurology
- Mobile Health
Background:
- Emerging information and communication technologies offer new treatment avenues for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients via smartphones.
- Mobile applications are increasingly explored as tools to support MS management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and classify mobile applications designed for multiple sclerosis (MS).
- To describe the key characteristics of MS-specific mobile applications.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search (2012-2017) for validated MS applications in English and Spanish.
- Searched mobile application markets for relevant MS apps.
Main Results:
- Identified 46 MS mobile applications: 19 informational, 3 assessment, 4 treatment, 6 communication, and 14 combined.
- Only 4 apps incurred costs; 37 were exclusively in English.
Conclusions:
- While apps specifically for MS exist, their low methodological quality in studies is a concern.
- Discrepancies between research and market availability hinder generalized recommendations for MS app use.
