Choose 2 mobile apps, one for patients and one for clinicians. Assess for credibility using SPPACES (American Academy of Family Practice).
1. Source of development (maximum 10 points)
2. Platform (what devices may be used?…Android 75 % of market/iphones 20%) (maximum 10 points)
3. Pertinence (how often will it be used?) (maximum 10 points)
4. Accuracy (maximum 10 points)
5. Cost (Is it worth it? Is it tax-deductible?) (maximum 10 points)
6. Ease of Use (Is there a learning curve?) (maximum 10 points)
7. Sponsors (Are there any conflicts of interest?) (maximum 10 points)
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Also include pertinent information such as cost of app or financial hardship for patients/clinicians (including device) who may use the app. Do you believe patients/clinicians would be motivated to use app? Are there privacy risks? (maximum 25 points)
