Features and characteristics of publicly available mHealth apps for self-management in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) may be able to support people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to develop the appropriate skills and routines for adequate self-management. Given the wide variety of publicly available mHealth apps, it is important to be aware of their characteristics to optimize their use and mitigate potential harms. Objective: To report the characteristics and features of publicly available …