Table 1.
Number of apps that satisfy app elements (n=152).
| App element | Apps, n (%) | |
| Variables related to evidence-based and expert credibility disclosed | ||
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Consulted with at least one expert | 32 (21.1) |
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Evidence-based information | 27 (17.8) |
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Information sources | 18 (11.8) |
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Funding from a medical or health organization | 16 (10.5) |
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References | 8 (5.3) |
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Author credentials | 6 (3.9) |
| Common mHealth app purposes supported | ||
|
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Education | 53 (34.9) |
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Reminder features | 28 (18.4) |
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Diagnostic tools | 25 (16.4) |
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Habit tracking | 13 (8.6) |
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Progress tracking | 7 (4.6) |
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Goal setting | 6 (3.9) |
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Professional supervision | 4 (2.6) |
| Lifestyle elements associated with reducing dementia risk | ||
|
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Mental stimulation | 59 (38.8) |
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Social stimulation | 26 (17.1) |
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Exercise | 10 (6.6) |
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Stress management | 10 (6.6) |
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Eating and nutrition | 7 (4.6) |
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Sleep | 3 (2.0) |
| Various elements of transparency disclosed | ||
|
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Application ownership | 143 (94.1) |
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Author affiliation | 20 (13.2) |
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Authors credited | 11 (7.2) |
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Sponsorship | 8 (5.3) |