There is a small number of mobile apps for TBI, mostly focusing on sports-related concussion. The median number of patients was seven (1 - 43). From the literature, a total of eight articles were included of which four (50%) were case series, two (25%) were feasibility/pilot studies, one (12.5%) was a case report, and one (12.5%) was a randomised controlled trial. Eight apps (15.1%) were gamified and 12 apps (22.6%) connected to an external device. Twenty-six apps (49.1%) focused on sports-related concussion. The top three functions were TBI screening, education and biomechanics monitoring. From 1296 apps, 53 met our inclusion criteria. Coupled to this, a systematic search of the literature (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO) was performed examining the effectiveness of mHealth interventions in helping patients manage their symptoms after TBI (registered with PROSPERO: CRD42018107386).
Included apps were classified and had data extracted. Two major app markets (Apple and Google Play) were systematically searched. The aim of this study was to systematically examine and classify available TBI mobile applications (apps) and critically appraise the literature underpinning mHealth for the management of TBI.
Mobile health (mHealth) is a promising technology to help diagnose and manage patients with TBI.
TBI can lead to significant motor, cognitive and emotional deficits. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a growing public health issue with an increasing burden of disease globally.
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