Heterogeneity of information across seven curated national or international digital health app repositories
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By
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Viet-Thi Tran
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Philippe Ravaud
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Marleen Kunneman
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Victor M. Montori
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Ngan Thi Thuy Phi
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July 1, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Variability of Data Among Seven Selected National and International Digital Health Application Repositories
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Digital Health Applications |
| Key Mechanisms | Evaluation and recommendation of health apps based on safety, privacy, effectiveness, and usability. |
| Target Population | Clinicians and patients utilizing digital health applications. |
| Care Setting | National and international curated repositories for health apps. |
Key Highlights
- Over 350,000 digital health applications available worldwide.
- Repositories vary in their evaluation approaches and information transparency.
- No standardized information items for digital health applications akin to pharmacological treatments.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with chronic conditions potentially eligible for multiple health apps.
Clinicians require clear descriptions of health apps' purposes and functionalities for informed prescribing.
Clinical Best Practices
- Ensure transparency and completeness of information in health app repositories.
- Utilize a consolidated list of information items for describing digital health apps.
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