Can mobile health apps replace GPs? A scoping review of comparisons between mobile apps and GP tasks

202059 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Apichai Wattanapisit · Walailak University

Chin Hai Teo · University of Malaya

Sanhapan Wattanapisit · Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University

Emylia Teoh · Sechenov University

Wing Jun Woo · University of Malaya

Chirk Jenn Ng · University of Malaya

Abstract

This scoping review highlights the functions of mHealth apps that can potentially replace GP tasks. Future research should focus on assessing the performance and quality of mHealth apps in comparison with that of real doctors.

Topics & Keywords

Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Digital Mental Health Interventions Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making

Volume 20, Issue 1, pp. 5-5

DOI: 10.1186/s12911-019-1016-4

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