Health Behaviors and Outcomes of Mobile Health Apps and Patient Engagement in the USA  

作　　者：Md Wali Ullah Rukshanda Rahman Sadia Islam Nilima Afia Fairooz Tasnim Mustakim Bin Aziz Md Wali Ullah;Rukshanda Rahman;Sadia Islam Nilima;Afia Fairooz Tasnim;Mustakim Bin Aziz(Department of Information Technology, Westcliff University, Irvine, CA, USA;Department of Computer Science, Westcliff University, Irvine, CA, USA;Department of Business Administration, International American University, Los Angeles, CA, USA;Department of Public Health, California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA;Department of Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Westcliff University, Irvine, CA, USA)

机构地区：[1]Department of Information Technology, Westcliff University, Irvine, CA, USA [2]Department of Computer Science, Westcliff University, Irvine, CA, USA [3]Department of Business Administration, International American University, Los Angeles, CA, USA [4]Department of Public Health, California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA [5]Department of Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Westcliff University, Irvine, CA, USA

出　　处：《Journal of Computer and Communications》2024年第10期78-93,共16页电脑和通信（英文）

摘　　要：Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing health and well-being on portable devices, allowing individuals to self-manage their health or healthcare practitioners to enhance patient care. Key features include personalized recommendations, data synchronization with other health devices, and connectivity with healthcare professionals. The research describes how mobile health applications support healthy behaviors, facilitate communication between patients and physicians, and empower individuals in the United States to take charge of their health. This study also examines how adults in the US use mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, on their tablets or smartphones for health-seeking purposes. The information was taken from Cycle 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4). The challenges regarding these mobile health apps have also been evaluated with possible remedies. Around 100 university students participated in a cross-sectional study by answering questions on their eating habits, physical activity, lifestyle choices related to health, and use of mobile health apps. The data was then analyzed and concluded as a result. Mobile health applications have brought about a significant shift in the way patients connect with their healthcare providers by providing them with convenient access to health services and information. By keeping track of health markers like diet, exercise, and medication compliance, patients may use these tools to help better manage their chronic conditions. Mobile health applications can improve patient outcomes and save healthcare costs by empowering patients to take charge of their health. Through the facilitation of communication between patients and healthcare professionals, mobile health apps also offer virtual consultations and remote monitoring.Mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, have gained popularity due to their practical functions and strengthening the connection between patients and healthcare professionals. These apps are designed for managing health and well-being on portable devices, allowing individuals to self-manage their health or healthcare practitioners to enhance patient care. Key features include personalized recommendations, data synchronization with other health devices, and connectivity with healthcare professionals. The research describes how mobile health applications support healthy behaviors, facilitate communication between patients and physicians, and empower individuals in the United States to take charge of their health. This study also examines how adults in the US use mobile health applications, or mHealth apps, on their tablets or smartphones for health-seeking purposes. The information was taken from Cycle 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4). The challenges regarding these mobile health apps have also been evaluated with possible remedies. Around 100 university students participated in a cross-sectional study by answering questions on their eating habits, physical activity, lifestyle choices related to health, and use of mobile health apps. The data was then analyzed and concluded as a result. Mobile health applications have brought about a significant shift in the way patients connect with their healthcare providers by providing them with convenient access to health services and information. By keeping track of health markers like diet, exercise, and medication compliance, patients may use these tools to help better manage their chronic conditions. Mobile health applications can improve patient outcomes and save healthcare costs by empowering patients to take charge of their health. Through the facilitation of communication between patients and healthcare professionals, mobile health apps also offer virtual consultations and remote monitoring.

关 键 词：mHealth App SELF-MANAGEMENT Patient MARS Monitoring 

分 类 号：TN9[电子电信—信息与通信工程]