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The aim is to assess the quality of mobile health applications designed for oral hygiene management.

April 25, 20260 citations

Quality Evaluating Mobile Health Apps for Oral Hygiene Management Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS): A Systematic Review of Smartphone App Markets.

SKSahar KhenarinezhadIran University of Medical Sciences SNSomayeh NasiriIran University of Medical Sciences GAGhazaleh AhmadizenouzBabol University of Medical Sciences

Key Points

The aim is to assess the quality of mobile health applications designed for oral hygiene management.
Systematic review of smartphone app markets
Quality assessed using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS)
Analysis focused on evidence-based information accessibility
Overall app quality was found to be suboptimal
Few apps adhered to established quality and content standards
Many apps lacked evidence-based information for effective oral hygiene practices

Abstract

The overall quality of mobile health applications for oral hygiene was suboptimal, with few apps meeting established quality and content standards. Many lacked access to evidence-based information, which is crucial for promoting effective oral hygiene practices. To enhance user trust and improve health outcomes, developers should adhere to evidence-based guidelines and best practices in app design and development.

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