The Continued Use of Mobile Health Apps: Insights From a Longitudinal Study

• Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth Vol. 7; no. 8; p. e12983
• Main Authors: Vaghefi, Isaac, Tulu, Bengisu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada JMIR Publications 29.08.2019
• Subjects: Original Paper; continued use; attrition; digital health; smartphone; mobile health; IT assessment; mHealth; law of attrition; use decisions; goal persistence; mobile app

Mobile health (mHealth) apps that support individuals pursuing health and wellness goals, such as weight management, stress management, smoking cessation, and self-management of chronic conditions have been on the rise. Despite their potential benefits, the use of these tools has been limited, as mo...