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Introducción: La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) es la segunda enfermedad neurodegenerativa más frecuente, pero su diagnóstico, valoración y tratamiento son complejos y requiere de una atención sanitaria continuada en el tiempo. En este sentido, las características de los teléfonos móviles inteligentes o smartphones hacen que se plantee su uso en el ámbito de la asistencia del paciente con EP. Objetivo: El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar una revisión sistemática sobre el uso de aplicaciones móviles (apps) en la EP. Material y métodos: Se llevó a cabo una búsqueda bibliográfica incluyendo artículos publicados en inglés o castellano, del año 2011 hasta el 2016, y que presentasen, analizasen o validasen un sistema basado en una app con utilidad o diseño específico para la EP. A su vez, se llevó a cabo una búsqueda de aplicaciones móviles en los principales mercados de aplicaciones móviles. Conclusiones: Se encontraron mediante ambas búsquedas 125 aplicaciones, de las cuales 56 se clasificaron con potencial utilidad en la EP, y 69 con un diseño específico para la EP, siendo 23 apps de información sobre EP, 29 apps de valoración, 13 apps de tratamiento y 4 apps de valoración y tratamiento. Existen un gran número de aplicaciones móviles con potencial utilidad y diseño específico en la EP; sin embargo; la evidencia científica acerca de los mismos es escasa y de baja calidad. Son necesarios estudios posteriores para validar esta tecnología, así como una regulación por parte de organismos acerca de su uso
Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. However, diagnosing, assessing, and treating these patients is a complex process requiring continuous monitoring. In this context, smartphones may be useful in the management of patients with PD. Objective: The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature addressing the use of mobile phone applications (apps) in PD. Materials and methods: We conducted a literature search of articles published in English or Spanish between 2011 and 2016 analysing or validating apps specifically designed for or useful in PD. In addition, we searched for apps potentially useful for PD patients in the leading app stores. Conclusions: The literature and app searches yielded a total of 125 apps, 56 of which were classified as potentially useful in PD and 69 as specifically designed for PD (23 information apps, 29 assessment apps, 13 treatment apps, and 4 assessment and treatment apps). Numerous mobile apps are potentially useful in or specifically designed for PD management. However, scientific evidence of their usefulness is scarce and of poor quality. Further studies are needed to validate these tools and regulate their use
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Humanos , Aplicaciones Móviles , Enfermedad de Parkinson/terapia , TelemedicinaRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. However, diagnosing, assessing, and treating these patients is a complex process requiring continuous monitoring. In this context, smartphones may be useful in the management of patients with PD. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature addressing the use of mobile phone applications (apps) in PD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a literature search of articles published in English or Spanish between 2011 and 2016 analysing or validating apps specifically designed for or useful in PD. In addition, we searched for apps potentially useful for PD patients in the leading app stores. CONCLUSIONS: The literature and app searches yielded a total of 125 apps, 56 of which were classified as potentially useful in PD and 69 as specifically designed for PD (23 information apps, 29 assessment apps, 13 treatment apps, and 4 assessment and treatment apps). Numerous mobile apps are potentially useful in or specifically designed for PD management. However, scientific evidence of their usefulness is scarce and of poor quality. Further studies are needed to validate these tools and regulate their use.
