title: [Mobile technology and health applications, what are they?].
abstract: There are almost as many mobile telephone connections in the world as there are people. A vast number of mHealth apps related to health and welfare are available and can be used by mobile phones, smart phones and tablets. By applying features adapted from games, the applications are endowed with user engagement, motivation and encouragement. Data security, patient safety and reliability play a key role as the number of mobile applications within healthcare is growing. In support of the development and introduction of novel health applications in the future, a culture of experimentation provides a standard of activity that is effective, illustrative and engaging.
authors.forename: Arto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Holopainen
mesh_terms: D040421:Cell Phone; D016494:Computer Security; D006801:Humans; D063731:Mobile Applications; D061214:Patient Safety; D017216:Telemedicine; D014584:User-Computer Interface