What is one way the quality of mobile health (mHealth) apps is being improved?

The quality of mobile health (mHealth) apps is being improved through the use of the MARS scale to rate these apps. The MARS (Mobile App Rating Scale) is a standardized tool designed to assess the quality of health-related apps by evaluating their engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information quality, and subjective quality. This systematic approach allows developers, researchers, and users to have a clearer understanding of an app's potential effectiveness and reliability. By utilizing a consistent methodology for rating, stakeholders can make informed decisions about which apps to use or recommend, ultimately leading to enhanced user experiences and better health outcomes. This emphasis on quality assurance helps mitigate the variability in app performance and promotes the development of more effective mHealth applications.