How to Search and Select Health Apps: Tips and Strategies
Discover key tips and strategies on how to effectively search for and select health apps. Learn about important questions to ask developers, privacy and security concerns to consider, and evidence-based strategies utilized by health apps. Find out how to make informed decisions when choosing health apps for your needs.
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1 7 2 8 3 https://apps4health.eu/ 9 4 10 Module 2 Module 2 - - Self learning session Self learning session (2.3) How to search and select Health Apps How to search and select Health Apps (2.3) 5 11 6 Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps Self-Learning supported by online training tools: Content 1. Quiz and Self-assessment
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps What are some important questions to ask about the developer of a health app? Two answers are correct! A. Have they designed health apps before? B. Do they have a good sounding company name? C. Do they have a nice logo and graphics? D. Did they consult health professionals during development?
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps Regarding privacy and security concerns you should check: Two answers are correct! A. If in the description of the app the word privacy is used B. Privacy concerns do not matter in the case of health apps C. If there are clear guidelines about what data will be stored and how and whether they share it D. If the app asks permission to access unrelated information that may be used for advertising
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps Only sponsored content can be trusted True False
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps What are evidence-based strategies that are used by health apps? Three answers are correct! A. Self monitoring/tracking B. Goal setting C. A variety of in-app purchases D. Cues or push notifications
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps What should you check to find out if an app is trustworthy? Two answers are correct! B. Do any reputable hospitals or health organizations endorse the app? A. Do they have good a convincing advertisements for the app? C. Does the app developer themselves say good things about their app? D. Is the app trialed and deemed successful by a trustworthy and independent body?
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps Where to look for health apps? Only one answer is correct! B. Official app stores: Apples App Store or Google Play Store A. WhatsApp/Telegram Groups C. Only on small Blogsites on the Internet D. Darknet
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps You should be skeptical if the only data on the effectiveness of an app comes from the developer themselves. True False
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps What are the risks of using low-quality health apps? Three answers are correct! B. Apps may bundle poor or even incorrect information A. Apps may make false health claims C. An apps misinformation could lead to incorrect assessment of a disease D. Health apps are generally risk- free
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps Poor app design, such as an inconvenient user interface, may lead to infrequent usage and lower therapy adherence when used in addition to a therapy. True False
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps What else should look out for before committing to an app? Two answers are correct! B. Does the app require in-app purchases to be useful? A. Can I create an account with my favorite username? C. Only commit to apps that promise results in a maximum of 3 days. D. Is the app convenient to use so you will want to use it regularly?
2.2 2.2 How to search and select Health Apps If your data is leaked due to low data protection standards, it is very easy to delete the data from the Internet again. True False
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