Evaluation of Mobile Nutrition Management Apps for Diabetes: Quality, Dietary Guideline Adherence, and Recommendations: A Mixed Method Study (Preprint)
Mixed-methods assessment of mobile applications found gaps in quality and adherence to dietary guidelines for diabetes, indicating a need for better tools.
Key Points
Mobile applications offer potential support for glycemic control in diabetes management through diet.
Evaluation revealed only 2 out of 24 apps fully complied with established dietary guidelines.
Using the Mobile App Rating Scale, significant quality variability was identified among the apps.
Collaboration among healthcare professionals and developers is crucial for improving app effectiveness in diabetes care.