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. 2018 Mar 27;6(3):e75. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.9467

Table 2.

Investigates functions of a fall prevention app and their results. C: criteria. N/A: not applicable. Sig: significant categorization according to Fong test.

Topic Product feature Category Category strength (%) Total strength (%) Fong test
Detection





C1 Fall risk identification by standardized test Must-be 60.42 95.80 N/A

C2 Automatically identification of fall risk Must-be 17.71 94.80
Decision





C3 Decision about treatment by health care professional Must-be 82.29 99.00

C4 Decision about treatment by app Must-be 50.00 91.70
Comfort





C5 Additional data storage Must-be 46.88 99.00

C6 Data sharing via email Must-be 41.67 97.90

C7 Appointment reminder Must-be 25.00 97.90
Advice and support




C8 Checklist of typical stumbling blocks Attractive 11.46 99.00 Sig

C9 Guideline in case of a fall incident Attractive 6.25 97.90 Sig
Physical exercise




C10 Description of physical exercises to reduce fall risk Attractive 14.58 100.00

C11 Continuous workout program Attractive 18.75 100.00

C12 Training integrated is supervised by a therapist Must-be 8.33 100.00 Sig

C13 Individualization of training within app Must-be 10.42 97.90 Sig

C14 Define individual training goals Must-be 0.00 97.90 Sig

C15 Make new social contacts Must-be 33.33 100.00

C16 Serious gaming elements Must-be 60.42 97.90
Cost coverage





C17 Cost coverage by health insurer Attractive 33.33 97.90