Tag: Apps
Mobile Apps for HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention in Canada, Mexico, and the United States: Environmental Scan
Background: Canada, Mexico, and the United States are primary transit destinations for migrants in the Western Hemisphere. Migrants face barriers to accessing health services, including HIV/AIDS and STI prevention. Mobile apps may enhance public…
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Smartphone Apps for Cardiovascular and Mental Health Care: Digital Cross-Sectional Analysis
Background: The rapidly expanding digital health landscape offers innovative opportunities for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes; however, regulatory and clinical frameworks for evaluating their key features, effectiveness, and outcomes are lacking. Cardiovascular and…
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Pilot Study of a Mobile, Virtual Reality–Based Digital Therapeutic for Smoking Cessation: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Smoking cessation remains a global challenge, with traditional treatments showing limited long-term success due to low adherence and accessibility issues. Digital therapeutics, such as mobile apps and virtual reality (VR)–based interventions, could offer…
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The Role of Digital Signage in Patient and Provider Experience
Misty Chalk, VP of Sales, Americas at BrightSign
Healthcare organizations spend incredible amounts of time and energy on improving patient and provider experiences. But the industry is currently under stress as it navigates financial headwinds…
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User Experience in mHealth Research: Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Developments (2007–2023)
Background: The significance of mHealth apps transforms traditional healthcare delivery and enables individuals to actively manage their health. The success and effectiveness of mHealth apps heavily depend on the user experience and satisfaction. Previous…
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Cluster-Based Predictive Modeling of User Ratings for Physical Activity Apps Using Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) Dimensions: Model Development and Validation
Background: The rapid proliferation of mobile health applications has underscored the need for robust tools to evaluate their quality. The Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) is a widely used framework to assess key app…
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Hyro Sees Health System Call Centers as Potential Revenue Generators
Hyro’s Responsible AI Agent platform enables health systems to safely automate patient workflows and conversations across key channels such as call centers, websites, SMS, and mobile apps, supporting use cases like scheduling, appointments, and…
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Digital rehab tool recommended for kidney patients in Wales
Digital Health Pitchfest finalist Kidney Beam’s digital rehabilitation and self-management platform has been recommended by Health Technology Wales (HTW) for people living with chronic kidney disease.
Kidney Beam’s digital platform offers live and on-demand exercise,…