Mobile health apps preferences and practice among ambulatory cardiovascular patients. (September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reddy, Rajesh; Majmudar, Maulik; Dhopeshwarkar, Neil; Vacaro, Victoria; Isselbacher, Eric; Bhatt, Ami B
• Is Part Of: Future cardiology. Volume 14:Number 5(2018)
• Page Start: 381
• Page End: 388
• Publication Date: 2018-09
• Subjects: apps -- cardiology -- digital health -- mHealth -- mobile health -- survey -- telemedicine; Cardiology -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.2217/fca-2018-0005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-6678

Abstract

Aim: To determine if patients in cardiology practices would be interested in or willing to use mobile health technologies.Methods: Patients seen at an ambulatory cardiology clinic for any indication were included. A paper survey was administered during pre-intake that assessed frequency of use, familiarity with and interest in mobile health applications. Data were analyzed using an exploratory logistic regression analysis to determine demographic predictors for technology utilization.Results: A total of 306 patients were included (a plurality, 39.3%, in age group 50–69; 62.7% male). Those from median household incomes between US$30, 000 and US$74, 999 and those 18–29 years old were more likely to have used a health app (0.53 and 1.21, respectively). Those between 18 and 29 years were less interested in virtual visits with their healthcare provider (-0.92) and those over age 70 were less comfortable using their phone apps (-0.80).Conclusion: Age and income are important predictors of mobile health app adoption.