mHealth Apps for Enhanced Management of Spinal Surgery Patients: A Review
Michael Y. Bai, Ralph J. Mobbs, William R. Walsh, Callum Betteridge
Abstract
mHealth (mobile health) refers to mobile technologies that aid medical and public health practices. As of February 2019, 81% of Americans own a smartphone, and mHealth applications (apps) have become increasingly common with more than 400,000 mHealth applications currently available. Advancements in mobile technology now allow us to provide personalized up-to-date information, track personal health data, remind and engage patients, and communicate in a cost-effective way. There are new opportunities for healthcare providers to integrate mHealth into clinical practice. We discuss the current scientific evidence, and research into mHealth technology.
Topics & Concepts
mHealthMedicineInternet privacyHealth careMobile technologyMobile appsTelemedicineMobile deviceWorld Wide WebComputer sciencePsychological interventionNursingEconomic growthEconomicsMobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsTelemedicine and Telehealth ImplementationDelphi Technique in Research