TABLE 1.

mHealth apps functions defined

Functions	Definition
Education	Provides information to understand health conditions
Diagnostic	Computes a health condition using data without human intervention
Remote monitoring	Allows monitoring of patient data in real-time by a care provider.
Tracking	Allows record-keeping of self-care behaviors (e.g. medication management, exercise), symptoms (e.g. shortness of breath, edema), and physiologic indicators (e.g. vital signs)
Communication	Allows sharing of information to others (e.g. clinicians, care takers, other mHealth apps users) and/or to the clinical electronic health record
Connect to wearables	Allows record-keeping from wearable sensors (e.g. pedometers, fit bit, smart watch)
Clinical Data feedback	Provides algorithmically derived feedback on patient data within the mHealth apps
Non-data-based reminders	Provides generic advice not based on patient data (e.g. remember not to add salt to your meals)
Appointments Records	Allows recording of appointments with health care providers.