25 healthcare mobile apps for consumers

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a curated sample of consumer healthcare mobile apps that can be recommended to library patrons for obtaining health-related information and/or monitor and track their health.

Design/methodology/approach

Various health and medical apps listed on major app stores have been explored to address diverse consumer health and medical needs.

Findings

Healthcare mobile apps are increasingly being used by patients and consumers.

Originality/value

This paper examines some mobile apps that consumers are using as healthcare tools or for finding health information.

Citation

Vincze, J. (2017), "25 healthcare mobile apps for consumers", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 34 No. 7, pp. 16-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-07-2017-0052