Psych-related iPhone apps.
J Ment Health
; 23(1): 48-50, 2014 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-24484194
ABSTRACT
iPhone apps are a widely utilised technology that have recently been identified as a useful medium for health research, clinical interventions and education. While some researchers have discussed advances in app technology, others promote specific apps that are not free to access. To our knowledge, no study has conducted a review of current, free iPhone apps related to psychology, psychiatry and mental health. Therefore, we conducted a pilot, web-based review exploring free iPhone apps using a replicable search strategy within the iTunes Store search function. A selection of apps were selected and subjectively assessed in terms of their usability, utility, graphics, and associated costs for the consumer. We concluded that the apps reviewed, though novel, are limited in their scope and utility. We also note a significant gap in more scientific, evidence-based app technology, and pose some pertinent ethical questions when developing future psych-related apps.
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Assunto principal:
Saúde Mental
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Computadores de Mão
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Aplicativos Móveis
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article