scholarly journals МОБІЛЬНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ НАВЧАННЯ У ПРОФЕСІЙНІЙ ПІДГОТОВЦІ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ МОРСЬКОГО ТРАНСПОРТУ

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-121
Author(s):  
Сергій Анатолійович Волошинов
Keyword(s):  
App Store ◽  
Apple Ios ◽  
Windows Mobile ◽  
Google Android ◽  
Google Play

Стаття окреслює сучасну проблему вдосконалення професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців річкового та морського транспорту засобами сучасних мобільних технологій. Автор з метою з’ясування можливостей і перспектив мобільного навчання в процесі професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців морського транспорту здійснив аналіз мобільних програм у магазинах додатків для платформ Google Android, Apple iOS та Windows Mobile. У процесі дослідження з’ясовано, що в магазинах мобільних додатків Google play, App Store та Microsoft Store наявні програми для моряків та ті, що можна використовувати в їх професійній підготовці в освітніх цілях. Відповідно до їх призначення ці програми розподілено на такі групи: додатки для вивчення іноземної мови, довідники та словники для моряків, тренажери для проходження професійних тестів, програми для пошуку вакансій та персоналу в морській галузі, навігаційні програми та карти, електронні вахтові журнали, записні книжки та планувальники для моряків, керівництва для моряків, програми для контролю за здоров’ям моряків, імітації вимірювальних морських приладів, додатки для прогнозу погоди, факсимільні карти для моряків про вітер, хвилі, погоду і припливи. Проаналізовано можливості використання датчиків смартфонів для фіксації часу руху та інтервалів часу для контролю послідовності подій чи процесів, для вимірювання різних параметрів навколишнього середовища, для дослідження параметрів світла, звуку, прискорення, атмосферного тиску тощо. На основі аналізу мобільних додатків та опитування студентів Херсонської державної морської академії щодо використання мобільних пристроїв у навчанні зроблено висновок про те, що програми магазину Google Play мають багато можливостей для їх використання в процесі професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців морського транспорту через їх велику різноманітність, безкоштовність та зручність самого магазину додатків.

Mobile Applications for Health Management of Older Adults: A Scoping Review (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Asilah Ahmad ◽  
Shahrul Azman Mohd Noah ◽  
Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin ◽  
Suzana Shahar ◽  
Noorlaili Mohd Tohit
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Personalized Feedback ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
App Store ◽  
Evidenced Based ◽  
Google Play

BACKGROUND Currently, the use of smartphones to deliver health-related content has experienced a rapid growth, with more than 165,000 mobile health (mHealth) applications currently available in the digital marketplace such as iOS store and Google Play. Among these, there are several mobile applications (mobile apps) that offer tools for disease prevention and management among older generations. These mobile apps could potentially promote health behaviors which will reduce or delay the onset of disease. However, no review to date that has focused on the app marketplace specific for older adults and little is known regarding its evidence-based quality towards the health of older adults. OBJECTIVE The aim of this review was to characterize and critically appraise the content and functionality of mobile apps that focuses on health management and/or healthy lifestyle among older adults. METHODS An electronic search was conducted between May 2019 to December 2019 of the official app store for two major smartphone operating systems: iPhone operating system (iTunes App Store) and Android (Google Play Store). Stores were searched separately using predetermined search terms. Two authors screened apps based on information provided in the app description. Metadata from all included apps were abstracted into a standard assessment criteria form. Evidenced based strategies and health care expert involvement of included apps was assessed. Evidenced based strategies included: self-monitoring, goal setting, physical activity support, healthy eating support, weight and/or health assessment, personalized feedback, motivational strategies, cognitive training and social support. Two authors verified the data with reference to the apps and downloaded app themselves. RESULTS A total of 16 apps met the inclusion criteria. Six out of 16 (37.5%) apps were designed exclusively for the iOS platform while ten out of 16 (62.5%) were designed for Android platform exclusively. Physical activity component was the most common feature offered in all the apps (9/16, 56.3%) and followed by cognitive training (8/16, 50.0%). Diet/nutrition (0/16, 0%) feature, however, was not offered on all reviewed mobile apps. Of reviewed apps, 56.3% (9/16) provide education, 37.5% (6/16) provide self-monitoring features, 18.8% (3/16) provide goal setting features, 18.5% (3/16) provide personalized feedback, 6.3% (1/16) provide social support and none of the reviewed apps offers heart rate monitoring and reminder features to the users. CONCLUSIONS All reviewed mobile apps for older adults in managing health did not focused on diet/nutrition component, lack of functional components and lack of health care professional involvement in their development process. There is also a need to carry out scientific testing prior to the development of the app to ensure cost effective and its health benefits to older adults. Collaborative efforts between developers, researchers, health professionals and patients are needed in developing evidence-based, high quality mobile apps in managing health prior they are made available in the app store.

scholarly journals P50 Exploring the Merits and Availability of Smartphone Applications Related to Melanoma

BJS Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jade Kabbani ◽  
Jamil Kabbani ◽  
Jade Kabbani
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Management ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Patient Access ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
App Store ◽  
Widespread Availability ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Clinical Tools ◽  
Google Play ◽  
Privacy Issues

Abstract Background The increased use of smartphone applications across healthcare specialties has been particularly relevant in dermatology, with dermatology related applications widely available on mainstream application stores. We reviewed published literature regarding melanoma-related applications, and the number and types of such applications available for download. Methods A literature search of “dermatology”, “smartphone” and “melanoma” was conducted to identify publications assessing applications of interest. “Melanoma” was searched in Apple’s (iOS) “App Store” and Google’s “Google Play”, and application purposes and ratings were analysed. Results 54 of the 63 literature search results explored smartphone use in relation to melanoma, describing benefits including quicker patient access to care, reduced referrals and hence unnecessary consultations, and improved accessibility to information. However, concerns include insufficient image quality, privacy issues related to encryption, and diagnostic inaccuracy. Searches on the Google Play and iOS stores identified 249 and 51 apps respectively. 25% of Google Play results were categorised as clinical tools, 17% as educational, and 58% as recreational. The corresponding results for the App store were 92%, 6% and 2%. 81% of the educational apps and 92% of the clinical management apps related to dermatology and melanoma on Google Play, whereas all of the clinical management apps and 67% of the education apps on the App store were of relevance. Conclusion The results illustrate the widespread availability of applications related to melanoma, particularly for educational and clinical purposes. Standardising photographing techniques, improving diagnostic accuracy, and privacy issues are important aspects to consider and warrant further investigation.

scholarly journals Mobile Health Apps for Medical Emergencies: Systematic Review

10.2196/18513 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. e18513
Author(s):  
Alejandro Plaza Roncero ◽  
Gonçalo Marques ◽  
Beatriz Sainz-De-Abajo ◽  
Francisco Martín-Rodríguez ◽  
Carlos del Pozo Vegas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Health Apps ◽  
App Store ◽  
Mobile Health Apps ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Google Play

Background Mobile health apps are used to improve the quality of health care. These apps are changing the current scenario in health care, and their numbers are increasing. Objective We wanted to perform an analysis of the current status of mobile health technologies and apps for medical emergencies. We aimed to synthesize the existing body of knowledge to provide relevant insights for this topic. Moreover, we wanted to identify common threads and gaps to support new challenging, interesting, and relevant research directions. Methods We reviewed the main relevant papers and apps available in the literature. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology was used in this review. The search criteria were adopted using systematic methods to select papers and apps. On one hand, a bibliographic review was carried out in different search databases to collect papers related to each application in the health emergency field using defined criteria. On the other hand, a review of mobile apps in two virtual storage platforms (Google Play Store and Apple App Store) was carried out. The Google Play Store and Apple App Store are related to the Android and iOS operating systems, respectively. Results In the literature review, 28 papers in the field of medical emergency were included. These studies were collected and selected according to established criteria. Moreover, we proposed a taxonomy using six groups of applications. In total, 324 mobile apps were found, with 192 identified in the Google Play Store and 132 identified in the Apple App Store. Conclusions We found that all apps in the Google Play Store were free, and 73 apps in the Apple App Store were paid, with the price ranging from US $0.89 to US $5.99. Moreover, 39% (11/28) of the included studies were related to warning systems for emergency services and 21% (6/28) were associated with disaster management apps.

scholarly journals Μια επισκόπηση του πεδίου των εκπαιδευτικών φορητών εφαρμογών για παιδιά προσχολικής και πρώτης σχολικής ηλικίας.

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stamatios Papadakis ◽  
Michail Kalogiannakis
Keyword(s):  
App Store ◽  
Google Play

Στις μέρες μας, τα μέσα οθονών αφής έχουν στην κυριολεξία εκτοξευθεί και τα παιδιά νεαρής ηλικίας έχουν γίνει χρήστες των ψηφιακών τεχνολογιών, όπως είναι τα έξυπνα κινητά τηλέφωνα και οι ταμπλέτες. Αυτές οι συσκευές υιοθετούνται ολοένα και περισσότερο σε όλες τις προηγμένες χώρες, ουσιαστικά ως οικογενειακές συσκευές, ορισμένες φορές ως ‘ατομική ιδιοκτησία’ του παιδιού αποτελώντας την ‘πρώτη’ τους επιλογή, τόσο λόγω των χαρακτηριστικών τους όσο και της πληθώρας των συνοδευτικών τους εφαρμογών. Η δημοτικότητα των μέσων αυτών στα παιδιά νεαρής ηλικίας έχει οδηγήσει στην παραγωγή δεκάδων χιλιάδων φορητών εφαρμογών που υπάρχουν διαθέσιμες είτε δωρεάν είτε επί πληρωμή στα δυο δημοφιλή διαδικτυακά ηλεκτρονικά καταστήματα, Apple App Store και Google Play, και οι οποίες - θεωρητικά τουλάχιστον - έχουν σχεδιαστεί για να διδάσκουν ποικίλες μαθησιακές περιοχές. Ωστόσο, παρά την δεδηλωμένη επιθυμία και εν μέρει ανάγκη των γονέων και εκπαιδευτικών  να χρησιμοποιήσουν τις εφαρμογές αυτές, στην πλειονότητα τους οι διαθέσιμες εφαρμογές οι οποίες αυτοπροβάλλονται ως «εκπαιδευτικές», έχουν ελάχιστα δικαιώσει τον αυτοπροσδιορισμό τους, καθώς στην πλειοψηφία τους έχουν μηδαμινή ή ελάχιστη εκπαιδευτική αξία. Η παρούσα εργασία η οποία αποτελεί μια επισκόπηση του πεδίου επιχειρεί να αποτυπώσει την  κατάσταση που επικρατεί στο οικοσύστημα των εκπαιδευτικών εφαρμογών και την αναντίρρητη ανάγκη γονέων και εκπαιδευτικών για εφαρμογές με πραγματική εκπαιδευτική αξία.

scholarly journals Smartphone Apps Targeting Physical Activity in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systematic Quality Appraisal and Content Analysis

10.2196/18495 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e18495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay M Bearne ◽  
Mandeep Sekhon ◽  
Rebecca Grainger ◽  
Anthony La ◽  
Mehrdad Shamali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Information Support ◽  
World Health ◽  
Smartphone Apps ◽  
High Quality ◽  
App Store ◽  
Google Play

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disabling, inflammatory joint condition affecting 0.5%-1% of the global population. Physical activity (PA) and exercise are recommended for people with RA, but uptake and adherence tend to be low. Smartphone apps could assist people with RA to achieve PA recommendations. However, it is not known whether high quality, evidence-informed PA apps that include behavior change techniques (BCTs) previously identified as effective for PA adherence are available for people with RA. Objective This study aims to systematically identify apps that include goals to facilitate PA for adults with RA and assess app quality and content for the inclusion of relevant BCTs against recommendations for cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor PA and exercise. Methods A systematic search of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the United Kingdom was conducted to identify English language apps that promote PA for adults with RA. Two researchers independently assessed app quality (mobile app rating scale [MARS]; range 0-5) and content (BCT Taxonomy version 1, World Health Organization, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the European League against Rheumatism recommendations for PA). The completeness of reporting of PA prescription was evaluated using a modified version of the Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template (CERT; range 0-14). Results A total of 14,047 apps were identified. Following deduplication, 2737 apps were screened for eligibility; 6 apps were downloaded (2 on the Apple App Store and 4 on the Google Play Store), yielding 4 unique apps. App quality varied (MARS score 2.25-4.17). Only 1 app was congruent with all aspects of the PA recommendations. All apps completely or partially recommended flexibility and resistance exercises, 3 apps completely or partially advised some form of neuromotor exercise, but only 2 offered full or partial guidance on cardiorespiratory exercise. Completeness of exercise reporting was mixed (CERT scores 7-14 points) and 3-7 BCTs were identified. Two BCTs were common to all apps (information about health consequences and instruction on how to perform behavior). Higher quality apps included a greater number of BCTs and were more closely aligned to PA guidance. No published trials evaluating the effect of the included apps were identified. Conclusions This review identifies 4 PA apps of mixed quality and content for use by people with RA. Higher quality apps were more closely aligned to PA guidance and included a greater number of BCTs. One high-quality app (Rheumatoid Arthritis Information Support and Education) included 7 BCTs and was fully aligned with PA and exercise guidance. The effect of apps on PA adherence should be established before implementation.

scholarly journals Tele-Dentistry Rising: The Apps of Pediatric Dentistry: An Up-ToDate Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karataban PK
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Dental Pain ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
App Store ◽  
Pediatric Dentists ◽  
Google Play ◽  
Dental Professionals

The pandemic changed the landscape of the accessibility to healthcare in an unexpected way. The instant disconnection with healthcare professionals including dental professionals thrusted tele-medicine and tele-dentistry into the spotlight. In pediatric dentistry, there are applications developed for both patients and dentists. This article aims to provide an overview of pediatric dentistry-related applications available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store that can be useful for children, families and pediatric dentists. iPhone XS was used to access the Apple App Store, and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 devices was used to access the applications in the Google Play Store. The keywords; pediatric dentistry, teeth, brushing teeth, toothbrush timer, pediatric dental care, dentist games, dental pain, dental trauma were selected and searched in Google Play Store and Apple App Store. In total there were 313 applications related to pediatric dentistry which were classified as “Applications for Pediatric Dentists” and “Applications for Pediatric Patients and Their Families”.

Optimal repositioning following failure and time to success on the Google Play app store

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
pp. 10378
Author(s):  
Ryan Angus ◽  
Matthew Barlow ◽  
Cameron Verhaal
Keyword(s):  
App Store ◽  
Google Play

m-Health solutions for perinatal mental health: a systematic search and appraisal following the App Evaluation Model (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedetta Spadaro ◽  
Nayra Anna Martin-Key ◽  
Erin Funnell ◽  
Sabine Bahn
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Perinatal Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Mental Health Assessment ◽  
App Store ◽  
Google Play

BACKGROUND Currently, the screening of perinatal mental health symptoms is confined to maternity and primary care settings. Critically, the ever-increasing pressure on healthcare systems has resulted in under-recognition of perinatal mental disorders. Digital mental health tools, such as applications (apps) could provide an option for accessible perinatal mental health screening and assessments. However, there is a lack of information regarding the availability and effectiveness of perinatal app options. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the current state of diagnostic and screening apps for perinatal mental health available on the Google Play store (Android) and Apple App store (iOS), and to review their features following the App Evaluation Model framework. METHODS A systematic review approach was used to identify perinatal mental health assessment apps on the Apple App store and Google Play store. 14 apps met inclusion criteria, were downloaded, and reviewed in a standardized manner using the App Evaluation Model framework. The framework comprised 107 questions allowing for a comprehensive assessment of app origin, functionality, engagement features, security, and clinical use. RESULTS The majority of apps were developed by for-profit companies (n=10), followed by private individuals (n=2), and trusted healthcare companies (n=2). Three apps were only available on Android devices, four were available only on iOS devices, and seven on both platforms. Approximately a third of apps (n=5) had been updated within the last 180 days. Most apps did not have enough reviews to display average ratings. Twelve apps offered the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in its original version or in rephrased versions. Additionally, one app included screening scales for anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Engagement, input, and output features included reminder notifications, connection to therapists, and free writing features. Six apps offered psychoeducational information or references. Privacy policies were available for 11 of the 14 apps, with a median Flesch-Kincaid reading grade level of 12.3 One app claimed to be compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act standards, two apps claimed to be General Data Protection Regulation compliant. Of the apps that could be accessed in full (n=10), all appeared to fulfil the claims stated in their description. Only one app referenced a relevant peer-reviewed study. All the apps provided a warning for use highlighting that the mental health assessment result should not be interpreted as a diagnosis nor as a substitute for medical care, hence all the apps were regarded as reference apps and not self-help tools. Only three apps allowed users to export or email their mental health test results. CONCLUSIONS These results support the view that there is space for designing and improving perinatal mental health applications. To this end, we recommend three areas of focus for app developers and clinicians looking to design apps for perinatal mental health assessment.

Abstract 13206: Blood Pressure Apps: Do They Educate the Lay Public About Risk Factors?

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunima Vijay ◽  
Gloria Wu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Health Apps ◽  
Hypertension Risk ◽  
Apple Ios ◽  
Mobile Health Apps ◽  
Google Play ◽  
Lay Public ◽  
Mood Depression

Introduction: Hypertension affects 108 million Americans. To help track and manage hypertension, there are many free and popular mobile health apps that track BP. Hypothesis: BP tracking mobile health apps have many downloads but do not fully educate the public about hypertension risk factors. Methods: “Blood Pressure” as a search term was used in the Google Play and Apple iOS stores to identify the most popular, free BP tracking apps aimed at the lay public. The top 10 most popular, free apps on each store were evaluated for educating the lay public on hypertension risk factors. Inclusion criteria: top 10 free blood pressure (BP) apps, by highest number of downloads on Google Play and highest rating (out of five stars) on Apple iOS Store (no available data on iOS downloads). Exclusion criteria: non-English, requiring a wearable device, primary purpose other BP tracking. Results: Of top 20 apps: BP log: 19/20, BP ranges: 13/20, height: 5/20, weight: 8/20, BMI: 3/20, race: 1/20, gender: 4/20, age: 6/20, diet: 1/20, exercise: 1/20, medication: 4/20, diabetes: 1/20, FBS: 1/20, goals: 3/20, mood/depression: 1/20. 2 apps mentioned the American Heart Association (AHA). None of the apps had information on cvriskcalculator.com, family history, cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, HbA1c, and alcohol use. Conclusion: Most free and popular BP apps monitor BP but largely ignore hypertension risk factors such as cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, alcohol intake, mood/depression, race, and gender. Furthermore, 7/20 apps do not uniformly educate patients that a normal BP is <120/<80, in accordance with the AHA and ACC guidelines. More collaboration may be needed between physicians and software developers to educate and meet the needs of our hypertensive patients in America.

Social Media in Accelerating Mobile Apps

2020 ◽  
pp. 1513-1526
Author(s):  
Asta Bäck ◽  
Päivi Jaring
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
App Store ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Google Play

Mobile application stores have become very popular, and the two most popular, Google Play and Apple App Store, both have over a million applications (apps) available. Social media is extensively used for marketing products and services; but, its true potential, in service and product acceleration, has not been researched much. This paper studies the differences in actions between successful and less successful app developers and especially their social media use in accelerating applications and its impact on success. In this study, a longitudinal analysis is performed on 682 applications, from four Google Play categories, at three data points. This study concludes that almost 50% of the analyzed applications use some form of social media to promote their app, and that successful apps use social media more actively than less successful ones. The qualitative analysis of the apps sheds some light as to why some apps succeed without social media use, and why some fail while using it.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document