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Mobile Apps for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Opportunities and Challenges
Elizabeth Mollard1, Kaleb Michaud2
1College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 550 North 19th Street #357, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA.
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|April 7, 2019
Summary
Mobile apps show promise for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management, though they are currently underdeveloped compared to apps for other chronic conditions. This review explores RA app types, opportunities, and challenges.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Digital Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease impacting joints.
- Mobile health (mHealth) applications are increasingly used for chronic disease management.
- RA-specific mHealth solutions are less developed than those for conditions like diabetes or heart failure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of existing mobile applications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management.
- To discuss the potential benefits and current limitations of using mHealth apps in RA care.
- To identify future opportunities for developing and implementing RA-focused mobile applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of mobile applications relevant to rheumatoid arthritis.
- Categorization of identified apps based on their functionalities and target users.
- Analysis of the opportunities and challenges presented by mHealth in RA.
Main Results:
- The landscape of mobile applications for RA is emerging but not yet mature.
- Existing apps offer various functionalities, including symptom tracking, medication reminders, and educational resources.
- Significant opportunities exist for app development to enhance patient engagement and self-management in RA.
Conclusions:
- Mobile applications hold considerable potential to improve health outcomes for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Further research and development are needed to overcome challenges and fully leverage mHealth for RA.
- Strategic implementation of mHealth tools can support RA patients in managing their condition effectively.
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