articleJMIR mhealth and uhealthJun 10, 2016GOLD OA

Development and Validation of the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS)

SSStoyan StoyanovLHLeanne HidesDJDavid J. KavanaghHWHollie Wilson

Queensland University of Technology

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Abstract

Background

The Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) provides a reliable method to assess the quality of mobile health (mHealth) apps. However, training and expertise in mHealth and the relevant health field is required to administer it.

Objective

This study describes the development and reliability testing of an end-user version of the MARS (uMARS).

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Keywords
  • mHealth
  • Reliability (semiconductor)
  • Rating scale
  • Test (biology)
  • Applied psychology
  • Scale (ratio)
  • Computer science
  • Psychology
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