Publications by authors named "Beibei Rao"
Changes in Mobile Health Apps Usage Before and After the COVID-19 Outbreak in China: Semilongitudinal Survey.
JMIR Public Health Surveill
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- mHealth apps in China gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing both medical needs and chronic disease management, but lacked thorough evaluations until now.
- A survey of 1,593 mHealth applications analyzed their data flow, user experience, and the impact of COVID-19 on app usage before and after the outbreak.
- Post-pandemic, rehabilitation support emerged as the most downloaded app function, while maternal and child health-related apps significantly increased in usage and interest.