Evidence of How Physicians and Their Patients Adopt mHealth Apps in Germany: Exploratory Qualitative Study.

Tanja Schroeder Maximilian Haug Andrew Georgiou Karla L Seaman Heiko Gewald

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2024)

Our study provides comprehensive insights into the prescription process and the fundamental factors shaping the adoption of mHealth apps in Germany. The identified information gaps on both the physicians' and patients' sides contribute to a trust deficit and hindered digital competence. This research advances the understanding of adoption dynamics regarding digital health technologies and highlights crucial considerations for the successful integration of digital health apps into medical practice.

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