Mobile Health Apps, Family Caregivers, and Care Planning: Scoping Review.

Marjorie M Kelley Tia Powell Djibril Souleymane Camara Neha Shah Jenna M Norton Chelsea Deitelzweig Nivedha Vaidy Chun-Ju Hsiao Jing Wang Arlene S Bierman

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2024)

Caregiver needs identified through this study can inform developers and researchers in the design and implementation of mHealth apps that integrate with the electronic health record to link caregivers, patients, and clinicians to support coordinated care for people with MCCs. In addition, this study highlights the need for more rigorous research on the use of mHealth apps to support caregivers in care planning and coordination.

Keyphrases

palliative care
healthcare
electronic health record
quality improvement
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
pain management
newly diagnosed
affordable care act
clinical decision support