ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2023
Greek validation of the user version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS).
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- Evaluation of fatty liver disease self-care applications: a systematic review and evaluation of apps using the mobile application rating scale (MARS).BMC gastroenterology · 2026Pooled it
- Translation and Validation of the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale Into the Polish Language: Cross-Sectional Methodological Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Validity and reliability assessment of the Persian version of the User Mobile Application Rating Scale.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Mobile Intermittent Fasting Applications in Chinese App Stores: Quality Evaluations and Content Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
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- Persian adaptation and validation of the user version of The Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS).PloS one · 2025Article
- French Version of the User Mobile Application Rating Scale: Adaptation and Validation Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe original user version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS) is an English-language questionnaire that was designed to allow non-expert app users to assess the quality of health apps. We aimed to translate into the Greek language and validate the uMARS.
methodsThis was a qualitative prospective study. The World Health Organization translation process was followed and a readily available and free-of-charge app was used for the validation process. Internal consistency and reliability were tested twice within one month by 91 Greek medical students.
resultsThe total uMARS score showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.86). The internal consistencies of its subscales were also very high (engagement alpha = 0.71; functionality alpha = 0.71; aesthetics alpha = 0.67; information alpha = 0.63), with the notable exception of the satisfaction alpha, which was 0.61. The uMARS total score demonstrated almost perfect agreement levels in most of the subscales according to the r
conclusionsThe Greek uMARS is a reliable and valid tool for assessing the quality of mobile apps.
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