Abstract
The purpose of this review of literature was to understand the role of mobile device applications in health related conditions and to analyze their effects on health outcomes related to the management of chronic illnesses. Implications for future use of applications in client-centered care and interpretation of the data by health care providers was also explored. Peer-reviewed, English-language research articles published from 2008 to present were included for synthesis. Study results revealed positive outcomes when health-related mobile applications were used in practice and support clinicians' use of mobile applications as a tool for monitoring symptoms and communicating with individuals. The literature indicated nurses play a significant role in providing feedback, which reinforces self-care strategies and adherence, with the potential for improving outcomes. Additional research is needed to evaluate the long-term effects of applications on patient outcomes, nurses' perspectives, and feasibility of implementation into practice.
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Thesis Completion
2014
Semester
Summer
Advisor
D'Amato-Kubiet, Leslee
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
College
College of Nursing
Department
Nursing
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Nursing; Nursing -- Dissertations, Academic
Location
UCF Daytona Beach
Format
Identifier
CFH0004660
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Ringer, Naomi, "The Use of Mobile Applications in Preventive Care and health-Related Conditions: A Review of the Literature" (2014). HIM 1990-2015. 1647.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1647