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mobile app, most expressed a lack of
interest in these types of apps, a concern
about the apps collecting their personal
data, and cost.
Of note, according to the authors, was
the widespread belief among users that
they should “get something for nothing,”
as most respondents indicated they
would not pay anything for a health app.
Payment was not equated with security,
however, as users’ trust in the accuracy
and data safety of apps was generally high
among all respondents.
So, once physicians and developers
have a better idea of who the audience
for health apps is, what can they do with
that information? For one, it can aid in
targeting mobile health-care apps to a
specific community.
something to help manage his pain, as Dr.
Shah told ASH Clinical News.
“The ability to see what symptoms
are occurring and what interventions ar P