Development and Validation of the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS)

• Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth Vol. 4; no. 2; p. e72
• Main Authors: Stoyanov, Stoyan R, Hides, Leanne, Kavanagh, David J, Wilson, Hollie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada JMIR Publications 10.06.2016
• Subjects: Original Paper; cognitive behavioral therapy; RCT; smartphone; mental health; reliability; user testing; mHealth; app trial; app evaluation; eHealth; end user; depressive disorder; emental health; app rating; cellphone; mhealth trial; well being; telemedicine; mHealth evaluation; research translation; e-therapy; mobile application; anxiety disorders; mHealth implementation; randomized controlled trial; anxiety; mobile health; MARS; online; Internet; depression; Australia; evidence-informed

The Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) provides a reliable method to assess the quality of mobile health (mHealth) apps. However, training and expertise in mHealth and the relevant health field is required to administer it. This study describes the development and reliability testing of an end-u...