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Orthodontic apps: An assessment of content accuracy and validity
Dharshini Prithiviraj1, Robert Sd Smyth1, Mohammad Owaise Sharif2
1Orthodontic Department, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK.
Journal of Orthodontics
|October 17, 2022
Summary
Most orthodontic mobile apps contain inaccurate information, especially regarding emergency care. This study highlights the need for developing high-quality, evidence-based patient-focused apps for orthodontic treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Digital Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Patient-focused mobile applications are increasingly used for health information.
- The accuracy of orthodontic treatment information in these apps is largely unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the content accuracy of orthodontic treatment information in patient-focused mobile applications available in the UK.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional review of 16 orthodontic apps from UK app stores.
- Content accuracy was evaluated using an evidence-based checklist covering five themes.
Main Results:
- Only two apps covered all five information themes.
- Eight apps provided inaccurate information on handling orthodontic emergencies.
- No apps were rated as excellent for content accuracy.
Conclusions:
- The majority of assessed orthodontic mobile apps contain inaccurate information.
- There is a critical need for the development of high-quality, evidence-based orthodontic apps.
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