reviewJournal of Medical Internet ResearchMar 10, 2023GOLD OA

Quality, Usability, and Effectiveness of mHealth Apps and the Role of Artificial Intelligence: Current Scenario and Challenges

ADAlejandro Déniz-GarcíaHFHimar FabeloAJAntonio J. Rodríguez-AlmeidaGZGarlene Zamora-ZamoranoMCMaría Castro-Fernández

Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria · Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in medicine has increased in recent years. Indeed, the use of AI in mobile health (mHealth) apps could considerably assist both individuals and health care professionals in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, in a person-centered manner. Nonetheless, there are several challenges that must be overcome to provide high-quality, usable, and effective mHealth apps. Here, we review the rationale and guidelines for the implementation of mHealth apps and the challenges regarding quality, usability, and user engagement and behavior change, with a special focus on the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases. We suggest that a…

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  • mHealth
  • Usability
  • Health care
  • Computer science
  • Quality (philosophy)
  • eHealth
  • Best practice
  • Internet privacy
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