Multiple uses of app instead of using multiple apps - a case for rethinking the digital health technology toolbox.

Multiple uses of app instead of using multiple apps - a case for rethinking the digital health technology toolbox.
Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci. 2020 Jan 31;29:e100
Authors: Torous J, Vaidyam A
Abstract
There are tens of thousands of mental health-related apps available today - representing extreme duplication in this digital age. Instead of a plethora of apps, there is a need for a few that meet the needs of many. Focusing on transparency and free sharing of software, we argue that a collaborative approach towards apps can advance care through creating customisable and future proofed digital tools that allow all stakeholders to engage in their design and use.
PMID: 32000876 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences - February 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci Source Type: research