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Using a Commercially Available App for the Self-Management of Hypertension: Acceptance and Usability Study in Saudi Arabia

Using a Commercially Available App for the Self-Management of Hypertension: Acceptance and Usability Study in Saudi Arabia

Alessa et al [16] conducted a systematic review of apps intended to assist in the self-management of hypertension and found that these are potentially effective in lowering BP, particularly when they have comprehensive functionalities, including self-monitoring, reminders, and educational information or automatic feedback. Most apps were developed specifically for an individual study, and there is still a lack of research evidence supporting the effectiveness and usability of commercially available apps.

Tourkiah Alessa, Mark S Hawley, Nouf Alsulamy, Luc de Witte

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021;9(2):e24177

Smartphone Apps to Support Self-Management of Hypertension: Review and Content Analysis

Smartphone Apps to Support Self-Management of Hypertension: Review and Content Analysis

According to Alessa et al [13], apps with comprehensive functionalities are more likely to be effective. Such apps were identified on the basis of the presence of three or more functionalities, including (but not limited to) self-monitoring, reminders, and educational information or automatic feedback. Therefore, of the apps originally identified, apps that were found to have comprehensive functionalities were considered for further analysis.

Tourkiah Alessa, Mark S Hawley, Emma S Hock, Luc de Witte

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019;7(5):e13645

Identification of the Most Suitable App to Support the Self-Management of Hypertension: Systematic Selection Approach and Qualitative Study

Identification of the Most Suitable App to Support the Self-Management of Hypertension: Systematic Selection Approach and Qualitative Study

Alessa et al [10] have shown that smartphone apps with “comprehensive functionalities” are potentially effective. However, relatively few commercial apps meet these criteria [11], and most lack adequate security measures [11]. Inadequate privacy and security lead to potentially unacceptable risks to users’ confidentiality.

Tourkiah Alessa, Mark Hawley, Luc de Witte

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021;9(11):e29207

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