Safety concerns with consumer-facing mobile health applications and their consequences: a scoping review

ConclusionsSafety of apps is an emerging public health issue. The available evidence shows that apps pose clinical risks to consumers. Involvement of consumers, regulators, and healthcare professionals in development and testing can improve quality. Additionally, mandatory reporting of safety concerns is needed to improve outcomes.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research