Table 1.
Characteristics of the nine oral-hygiene-related mobile apps.
| Characteristic | App (n = 9), n (%) 1 |
|---|---|
| Focus or target | |
| Increase happiness or wellbeing | 9 (100) |
| Behavior change | 8 (88.9) |
| Entertainment | 8 (88.9) |
| Goal-setting | 7 (77.8) |
| Theoretical background or strategies | |
| Assessment | 6 (66.7) |
| Feedback | 5 (55.6) |
| Information/Education | 9 (100) |
| Monitoring/Tracking | 6 (66.7) |
| Goal-setting | 7 (77.8) |
| Advice/Tips/Strategies/Skills training | 7 (77.8) |
| CBT–Behavioral (positive events) | 6 (66.7) |
| Gratitude | 7 (77.8) |
| Strengths-based | 5 (55.6) |
| Age group | |
| Children (under 12 years) | 3 (33.3) |
| Adolescents (13–17 years) | 7 (77.8) |
| Young adults (18–25 years) | 7 (77.8) |
| Adults | 7 (77.8) |
| Technical aspects of app | |
| Allows sharing (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) | 2 (22.2) |
| Allows password-protection | 3 (33.3) |
| Requires login | 3 (33.3) |
| Sends reminders | 5 (55.6) |
1 More than one could be applicable; therefore, percentages do not add to 100%.