ReviewActa bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis2023
Chronic kidney disease and mobile health: quality of renal nutritional APPs in Italy.
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- Could the use of web-based applications assist in neuropsychiatric treatment? An umbrella review.BMC psychology · 2025Pooled it
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- Nurses' Knowledge of Insensible Water Loss and the Evolution of a Digital Decision-Support Tool for Personalized Fluid Balance Assessment: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Article
- The Impact of a Collaborative Learning Intervention on Nurses' Knowledge and Practice in Hemodialysis Vascular Access Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Quality of Life in Parkinson Disease: An Integrative Review.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Nutritional Support in the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers in Healthy Aging: A Systematic Review of Nursing Interventions in Community Care.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Adherence to Treatment Regimens Among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of nephrology and renovascular disease · 2025Article
- Assessment of healthcare application quality: Development of a standardized methods for healthcare professionals.MethodsX · 2023Article
- Integrated protocol for the prevention and treatment of skin ulcers in patients with end-stage renal disease.MethodsX · 2023Article
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Abstract
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aimPatient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) must adhere to a nutritional therapy characterized by a restrictive dietary scheme. Nutritional self-care can be enhanced through the use of nutritional apps. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the characteristics of specific nutritional apps for chronic renal failure available in Italy.
methodsA systematic search of mobile apps was conducted by two academic researchers in three Italian App stores: Google Play Store, Apple Store and Huawei AppGallery. Of the 1602 apps identified, 2 apps (Miku; MyFIR) were evaluated with the Italian version of a Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS-ITA) by a multidisciplinary team of 20 professionals.
resultsThe study found that the two selected apps, available in the Google Play Store and Apple Store, aim to increase well-being through the acquisition of knowledge and behavioral change; but none identify health goals that should be achieved. The strategies used by the two applications are: information, education, monitoring and cognitive-behavioral challenge. The technical analysis showed adequate protection of personal data but only the most downloaded app (Miku) provides the possibility to share content, to send reminders and to browse when offline.
conclusionsThe main Italian app stores have two applications to monitor physical health and nutrition in patients with renal disease. Although these are free, easily accessible, navigable and valid in terms of health monitoring and information, greater availability of the offer would be desirable.
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