Mobile Health Apps for Patient-Centered Care: Review of United States Rheumatoid Arthritis Apps for Engagement and Activation.

Melanie J Cozad Marissa Crum Hannah Tyson Perry R Fleming Jeanine Stratton Ann Blair Kennedy Lisa C Lindley Ronnie D Horner

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2022)

We found very few mobile apps available within the United States that have functionality that both engages and activates the patient to facilitate PCC. As the prevalence of mobile apps expands, the design of mobile apps needs to integrate patients to ensure that their functionality promotes engagement and activation. More research is needed to understand how mobile app use impacts patient engagement and activation, and ultimately, treatment decisions and disease trajectory.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
social media
end stage renal disease
case report
ejection fraction
healthcare
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
risk factors
quality improvement
disease activity
ankylosing spondylitis
pain management
chronic pain