Background: Thousands of mobile health (mHealth) apps have been developed to support
patients' management of their health, but the effectiveness of many of the apps remains …

Background: The health burden of type 2 diabetes can be mitigated by engaging patients in
two key aspects of diabetes care: self-management and regular contact with health …

Background: As the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus has put pressure on
health systems to appropriately manage these patients, there have been a growing number …

Background: There is significant potential for mobile health technology to improve health
outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. However, there is a need for further …

Background: Mobile apps hold promise for serving as a lifestyle intervention in public health
to promote wellness and attenuate chronic conditions, yet little is known about how …

Background: The use of mobile technology or smartphones has grown exponentially in the
United States, allowing more individuals than ever internet access. This access has been …

Background: Mobile app-assisted self-care interventions are emerging promising tools to
support self-care of patients with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and …

Background: High blood pressure or hypertension is a vastly prevalent chronic condition
among adults that can, if not appropriately treated, contribute to several life-threatening …

Background: Self-management is essential to caring for high-need, high-cost (HNHC)
populations. Advances in mobile phone technology coupled with increased availability and …

Background: Mobile health apps can help to change health-related behaviors and manage
chronic conditions in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes mellitus …