MobiHealth News January 3, 2023
According to an analysis published in JAMA Network Open, many mental health apps provided similar offerings, but frequently lacked accessibility features.
Researchers found no correlation between consumer ratings and privacy scores in a review of mental health apps.
The study, published in JAMA Network Open, assessed nearly 580 mental health apps for accessibility, privacy and security, interoperability, features offered, and how users input data and receive feedback.
It found 77% of the apps studied featured a privacy policy, but on average those policies were written at a 12th grade reading comprehension level. The study noted 44% shared health information with third parties.
There was no correlation between star ratings on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store...
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