Evaluating mHealth apps for clinical practice: Translating the MARS tool

Abstract

Highly rated apps in stores may or may not contain current evidence-based information and recommendations. The Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) is a valid, reliable instrument developed to measure the quality of mobile healthcare apps. This session will review the MARS instrument and presents opportunities to explore use in practice.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Melissa A. Stec
Nicole Garritano

Author Details

Melissa A. Stec, DNP, CNM, APRN, FACNM, FANN, SUNY Downstate College of Nursing, Brooklyn, New York, USA; Nicole Garritano, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Sigma Membership

Psi Tau

Lead Author Affiliation

The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Apps, Evaluation, Mobile Health

Recommended Citation

Stec, Melissa A. and Garritano, Nicole, "Evaluating mHealth apps for clinical practice: Translating the MARS tool" (2019). Convention. 76.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/76

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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