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. 2022 Feb 21;8(3):e1298.
doi: 10.1097/TXD.0000000000001298. eCollection 2022 Mar.

Review and Evaluation of mHealth Apps in Solid Organ Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future

James N Fleming  1 , McLean D Pollock  2 , David J Taber  1 , John W McGillicuddy  1 , Clarissa J Diamantidis  3 , Sharron L Docherty  4 , Eileen T Chambers  5
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Review

Review and Evaluation of mHealth Apps in Solid Organ Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future

James N Fleming et al. Transplant Direct. .

Abstract

With the rapid and widespread expansion of smartphone availability and usage, mobile health (mHealth) has become a viable multipurpose treatment medium for the US healthcare system.

Methods: The purpose of this review is to identify posttransplant mHealth applications that support patient self-management or a patient-provider relationship and aim to improve clinical outcomes. The interventions were then analyzed and evaluated to identify current gaps and future needs of mHealth apps in solid organ transplantation.

Results: The authors found a nearly universal dichotomy between perceived utility and sustained use, with most studies demonstrating significant attrition during the course of the intervention. In addition, interoperability continues to be a challenge.

Conclusions: The authors present potential methods for mitigating the identified barriers and gaps in mHealth apps for solid organ transplant recipients.

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