Background Digital technologies such as wearables, websites and mobile applications are
increasingly used in interventions targeting physical activity (PA). Increasing access to such …

Background: Mobile phone usage has been rapidly increasing worldwide. mHealth could
efficiently deliver high-quality health care, but the evidence supporting its current …

Objective To determine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions involving mobile
applications (apps) or trackers with automated and continuous self-monitoring and …

Background: The number of mental health apps (MHapps) developed and now available to
smartphone users has increased in recent years. MHapps and other technology-based …

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 …

This article provides a more differentiated understanding of mobile health consumers, and
considers whether health app use may contribute to new digital inequalities. It focuses on …

This paper discusses the current state, barriers, and future directions of consumer-facing
applications (apps). There are currently more than 165,000 mobile health apps publicly …

Background Chronic conditions are an increasing challenge for individuals and the health
care system. Smartphones and health apps are potentially promising tools to change health …

Healthcare providers are often looking for ways to objectively monitor and improve their
patients' health and fitness, especially in between patient visits. Some insurance companies …

Because physical inactivity and unhealthy diets are highly prevalent, there is a need for cost-
effective interventions that can reach large populations. Electronic health (eHealth) and …