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THE USE OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN PREVENTIVE CARE AND HEALTH-RELATED CONDITIONS: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
- Date Issued:
- 2014
- Abstract/Description:
- The purpose of this review of literature was to understand the role of mobile device applications in health related conditions and to analyze their effects on health outcomes related to the management of chronic illnesses. Implications for future use of applications in client-centered care and interpretation of the data by health care providers was also explored. Peer-reviewed, English-language research articles published from 2008 to present were included for synthesis. Study results revealed positive outcomes when health-related mobile applications were used in practice and support clinicians' use of mobile applications as a tool for monitoring symptoms and communicating with individuals. The literature indicated nurses play a significant role in providing feedback, which reinforces self-care strategies and adherence, with the potential for improving outcomes. Additional research is needed to evaluate the long-term effects of applications on patient outcomes, nurses' perspectives, and feasibility of implementation into practice.
Title: | THE USE OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN PREVENTIVE CARE AND HEALTH-RELATED CONDITIONS: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. |
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Name(s): |
Ringer, Naomi, Author D'Amato-Kubiet, Leslee, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Date Issued: | 2014 | |
Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
Language(s): | English | |
Abstract/Description: | The purpose of this review of literature was to understand the role of mobile device applications in health related conditions and to analyze their effects on health outcomes related to the management of chronic illnesses. Implications for future use of applications in client-centered care and interpretation of the data by health care providers was also explored. Peer-reviewed, English-language research articles published from 2008 to present were included for synthesis. Study results revealed positive outcomes when health-related mobile applications were used in practice and support clinicians' use of mobile applications as a tool for monitoring symptoms and communicating with individuals. The literature indicated nurses play a significant role in providing feedback, which reinforces self-care strategies and adherence, with the potential for improving outcomes. Additional research is needed to evaluate the long-term effects of applications on patient outcomes, nurses' perspectives, and feasibility of implementation into practice. | |
Identifier: | CFH0004660 (IID), ucf:45280 (fedora) | |
Note(s): |
2014-08-01 B.S.N. Nursing, College of Nursing Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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Subject(s): |
mobile devices mobile applications applications apps smartphones tablets chronic illness nursing |
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Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004660 | |
Restrictions on Access: | public | |
Host Institution: | UCF |