ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2019
Apps to Support Self-Management for People With Hypertension: Content Analysis.
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- Atrial fibrillation self-management: a mobile telephone app scoping review and content analysis.European journal of cardiovascular nursing · 2021Article
- The current state and future of internet technology-based hypertension management in Japan.Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundHome blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is one component of effective supported self-management, which may potentially be mediated by mobile apps.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to identify the self-management features (HBPM and broader support strategies) offered by currently available apps and to determine the features associated with download frequency and user ratings.
methodsWe searched Google Play store, Apple App store, National Health Services Apps Library and myhealthapps.net (first search on February 1, 2018; updated August 18, 2018). We included high blood pressure apps available in the United Kingdom and extracted their features, number of downloads, and the average users' rating from the app stores. We mapped the features to the holistic Practical Reviews In Self-Management Support (PRISMS) taxonomy of self-management support. We employed a regression analysis to determine if any features were associated with download frequency or user rating.
resultsWe included 151 apps. The 3 most common features were as follows: monitoring blood pressure (BP) and charting logs; lifestyle (exercise or dietary) advice; and providing information about hypertension. The other 11 components of the PRISMS taxonomy were rarely featured. There was little evidence to support associations between specific features and the download statistics and rating scores, with only 2 uncommon features achieving borderline significant associations. The presence of social support features, such as a forum, was weakly but significantly (R
conclusionsThe functionality of currently available apps is limited to logging BP, offering lifestyle advice, and providing information about hypertension. Future app development should consider broadening the remit to produce a system that can respond flexibly to the diversity of support that enables people to self-manage their hypertension.
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