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ArticleJMIR research protocols2016

Quality of Mobile Phone and Tablet Mobile Apps for Speech Sound Disorders: Protocol for an Evidence-Based Appraisal.

Lisa M Furlong, Meg E Morris, Shane Erickson, Tanya A Serry

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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12 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lisa M FurlongSchool of Allied Health, Discipline of Speech Pathology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2596-8395
Meg E MorrisHealthscope Northpark Private Hospital & La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0114-4175
Shane EricksonSchool of Allied Health, Discipline of Speech Pathology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0384-2978
Tanya A SerrySchool of Allied Health, Discipline of Speech Pathology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1538-7327
La Trobe University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlthough mobile apps are readily available for speech sound disorders (SSD), their validity has not been systematically evaluated. This evidence-based appraisal will critically review and synthesize current evidence on available therapy apps for use by children with SSD.

objectiveThe main aims are to (1) identify the types of apps currently available for Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets, and (2) to critique their design features and content using a structured quality appraisal tool.

methodsThis protocol paper presents and justifies the methods used for a systematic review of mobile apps that provide intervention for use by children with SSD. The primary outcomes of interest are (1) engagement, (2) functionality, (3) aesthetics, (4) information quality, (5) subjective quality, and (6) perceived impact. Quality will be assessed by 2 certified practicing speech-language pathologists using a structured quality appraisal tool. Two app stores will be searched from the 2 largest operating platforms, Android and iOS. Systematic methods of knowledge synthesis shall include searching the app stores using a defined procedure, data extraction, and quality analysis.

resultsThis search strategy shall enable us to determine how many SSD apps are available for Android and for iOS compatible mobile phones and tablets. It shall also identify the regions of the world responsible for the apps' development, the content and the quality of offerings. Recommendations will be made for speech-language pathologists seeking to use mobile apps in their clinical practice.

conclusionsThis protocol provides a structured process for locating apps and appraising the quality, as the basis for evaluating their use in speech pathology for children in English-speaking nations.

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medical informaticsmHealth, speech sound disordersrehabilitationspeech therapy

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PMID27899341
PMCPMC5155082
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