mHealth Apps for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Systematic Search in App Stores and Content Analysis.
Shíofra RyanNoirín Ní ChasaideShane O' HanrahanDarragh CorcoranBrian Michael CaulfieldRob ArgentPublished in: JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies (2022)
The cohort of apps included in this study contained a large heterogeneity of features, so it is difficult for users to identify the most appropriate or effective app. Many apps are missing the opportunity to offer key features that could promote exercise adherence and encourage self-management in MSK rehabilitation. Furthermore, very few developers currently offering products on the market are providing evidence to support the design and efficacy of their technologies.