Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-3-2020
Publication Title
JAMA Network Open
Volume
3
Issue
8
First page number:
1
Last page number:
4
Abstract
Digital health treatments for individuals with behavioral health problems are increasing rapidly in number.1,2 Studies to date have demonstrated that longitudinal patient engagement is challenging,3,4 making it unlikely for most applications (hereafter, apps) to effect real-world change. In this cross-sectional study, we describe usage patterns of popular mobile behavioral health apps and identify characteristics of those that are most continually accessed (also known as the stickiest),5 with the aim of informing future research on behavioral health app engagement.
Keywords
Digital health treatments; Behavioral health problems; Patient engagement; Health apps; Behavioral health app engagement
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Public Health | Public Health
Language
English
Repository Citation
Carlo, A. D.,
Ghomi, R. H.,
Renn, B. N.,
Strong, M. A.,
Areán, P. A.
(2020).
Assessment of Real-World Use of Behavioral Health Mobile Applications by a Novel Stickiness Metric.
JAMA Network Open, 3(8),
1-4.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.11978