Table 3.

Frequency of methods in the included mobile health apps for gastrointestinal disorders (multiple selection possible).

Method	App (N=109), n (%)
Information and education	91 (83.5)
Tips and advice	71 (65.1)
Monitoring and tracking	22 (20.2)
Alternative intervention elements	18 (16.5)
Data collection and measurement	13 (11.9)
Feedback	13 (11.9)
Memory, reminder, and amplifier	7 (6.4)
Pursuing own goals	5 (4.6)
Traditional medicine	4 (3.7)
Strategies, skills, and training	2 (1.8)
Relaxing exercises	2 (1.8)
Gamification	2 (1.8)
Tailored interventions and real-time feedback	2 (1.8)
Other	1 (0.9)
Physical exercises	1 (0.9)
Mindfulness and gratefulness	1 (0.9)
Acceptance	1 (0.9)