<unk> , also called mHealth, is a component of eHealth. “To date, no standardized definition of mHealth has been established...the Global Observatory for eHealth (GOe) defined mHealth or<unk>  as medical and public health practice supported by<unk>  devices, such as<unk>  phones, patient monitoring devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other wireless devices. mHealth involves the use and capitalization on a<unk>  phone’s core utility of voice and short messaging service (SMS) as well as more complex functionalities and applications including general packet radio service (GPRS), third and fourth generation<unk>  telecommunications (3G and 4G systems), global positioning system (GPS), and Bluetooth technology”.
In an age where technology plays a significant role in all aspects of our lives, it seems reasonable to believe that mHealth will become an integral part of our healthcare.
One observational study showed that the vast majority of the patients have a smartphone and have an interest in utilizing it to improve their health, even in a population with lower socioeconomic status where access may be of concern.
A possible limitation is accuracy of the accelerometer of smartphones to estimate energy expenditure by the wearer.
Usability and functionality of apps has been questioned.
Effectiveness may be helped by gamification.
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