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. 2021 Jul 27;5(7):e18198. doi: 10.2196/18198

Table 1.

Overview of data sets (N=8).

Data set eHealth application Description of app Main health goal Device platform Target end-user group Participants, n Evaluation method Length of session (minutes) Usability problems, n
1 Stranded Web-based gamified app Offers fall prevention training via video instructions in a gamified environment Computer Prefraila and frail older adults (aged ≥65 years) 19 Concurrent think aloud and screen capture recordings 60 66
2 N/Ab Web-based screening module Identifies frailty levels among older adults and supports physical exercising Tablet and social robot Prefrail and frail older adults (aged ≥70 years) 20 Video observation 50 64
3 cVitals Home-monitoring tool Allows self-management of health by providing and supporting health measurements at home Smartphone Patients with heart failure or COPDc (aged ≥65 years) 10 Concurrent think aloud and observations 60 39
4 Council of Coaches Web-based coaching platform with virtual coaches Supports a healthy lifestyle for older adults Computer Older adults (aged ≥55 years) 18 Think aloud and observations 60 60
5 Pandit Web-based application Allows self-management of health by providing insulin dosing advice Computer Patients with type 2 diabetes (aged 40-64 years) 5 Concurrent think aloud and observations 15 28
6 Pregnancy and Work Informational application Provides information on health risks and regulations during pregnancy Smartphone Pregnant women (aged 25-40 years) 12 Concurrent think aloud and observations 45 84
7 FatSecret Calorie counter application Provides nutritional information Smartphone Older adults with type 2 diabetes (aged ≥55 years) 10 Concurrent think aloud and observations 15 41
8 Hospitality app Patient hospitality app Provides information on how to prepare for a visit to medical facilities Smartphone Prefrail and frail older adults (aged ≥65 years) 8 Concurrent think aloud and observations 30 18

aPrefrail refers to the initial state of a health condition called frailty. This condition entails a gradual decline in physical and cognitive functions, mostly occurring among older adults, that can lead to recurrent falls, hospitalization, and even death [37].

bN/A: not applicable.

cCOPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.