Presentation
Assessing Mobile Health Apps for Diabetes Management for Underserved Communities
DescriptionAs of 2023, diabetes affects over 37 million American adults in the United States. While people from various demographics are affected by diabetes, populations with limited access to primary care, known as medically underserved populations, experience higher rates of diabetes than well-served populations. Diabetes self-management is essential for favorable outcomes but may be challenging for underserved populations. Chronic health conditions such as diabetes can be managed using mobile health apps (MHAs). With the increasing number of available MHAs for diabetes self-management, there is a need for objective reviews to assess app quality. MARS is a validated tool for app quality appraisal and includes nineteen items across four categories (engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information). This study aims to (1) provide an overview of currently available mHealth apps for self-management of diabetes in the United States, (2) systematically evaluate apps using MARS analysis, and (3) suggest optimal design considerations for such apps.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeTuesday, September 10th4:55pm - 5:15pm MST
LocationFLW Salon D
Usability and System Evaluation
DEI