Table 4. Most common emerging themes from open-ended questions.

Benefits of health-related apps
Self-awareness from tracking	31 (37%)
“It would prompt me to be more thoughtful about my condition.” “Keeping track of things over time may show a clue as to what is going on.”
Convenience and efficiency	14 (17%)
“At fingertips” “Integrates with my life easily.”
Provides communication and access	14 (17%)
“Better information flow between me and my doctor.” “Easier access to my doctor.”
Reminders	14 (17%)
“Recording symptoms regularly and not having to guess times and occurrences.” “Reminders for medication times and blood work.”
Constant, immediate access	8 (10%)
“Right away information.” “Better, faster communication with MD staff.”
Concerns of health-related apps
Personal data security	33 (39%)
“Falls into insurer's hands or hacked by bad guys.” “People getting my information and trying to sell me stuff.”
Burden (time, interface)	16 (19%)
“Takes too long, or is too complicated for the intended purpose.” “Sometimes interfaces are annoying or there are a lot of extras I don't need.” “Not interested in entering lots of info every day, no time.” “I don't want to invest inputting data every day to get nothing more than the same kind of info I'll get when I come in and talk with my doctor.”
No concerns	18 (21%)
“None.” “I have no concerns and think it is a great idea.”

Total number of respondents was 85 and 84, respectively, for the benefits and concerns of health-related apps.