A systematic search, heuristic evaluation and analysis of dental trauma mobile applications

IF 2.3 3区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Dental Traumatology Pub Date : 2024-04-23 DOI:10.1111/edt.12964

Tarun Walia, M. S. Muthu, Ankita Saikia, Robert Anthonappa, M. S. Satyanarayana

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Abstract

Background

Despite the exponential growth of mobile device applications in promoting awareness on traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), the overall validity of existing applications in content, engagement, usability, functionality, esthetics, and user perception remains largely uncertain.

Aims

The primary aim was to systematically search and assess the quality, functionality, perceived impact and usability of available applications related to TDIs using the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS) and the Coventry, Aberdeen, and London–Revised (CA-LO-RE) scale. A heuristic evaluation was additionally performed. The secondary aim was to categorize existing mobile applications according to their target users, including general population, dentists, dental students, medical healthcare professionals, and researchers.

Methods

A systematic search for dental trauma applications (free and paid) was conducted using the AppStore and Google Play store. Two reviewers independently performed data extraction and quality assessment for all the included applications using uMARS and CA-LO-RE. A user experience architect conducted a heuristic evaluation.

Results

Only 6 of the 3061 initially screened applications were eligible for qualitative and quantitative assessments. These applications' average star uMARS rating was 12.5 (standard deviation [SD] 2.6). The mean and SD for the uMARS objective items were as follows: A-engagement (mean 12.1 [SD 3.3]), B-functionality (mean 15.5 [SD 1.4]), C-esthetics (mean 9.5 [SD 2.5]), and D-information (mean 13 [SD 4.5]). The severity rating for the heuristic evaluation criteria was low to moderate for all the included applications, excluding tooth emergencies with a high severity score.

Conclusion

Despite moderate quality, functionality, user perception, behavioural impact and usability scores, the inclusion of advanced features to “engagement” and “usability” in existing trauma based apps will enhance their purpose. A design-thinking approach coupled with interactive features is recommended for future mobile applications on TDIs.

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对牙科创伤移动应用程序进行系统搜索、启发式评估和分析。

背景尽管移动设备应用在提高人们对牙科外伤（TDI）的认识方面呈指数级增长，但现有应用在内容、参与性、可用性、功能性、美观性和用户感知方面的整体有效性在很大程度上仍不确定。目的主要是使用用户版移动应用评分量表（uMARS）和考文垂、阿伯丁和伦敦修订版（CA-LO-RE）量表系统地搜索和评估与牙科外伤有关的现有应用的质量、功能、感知影响和可用性。此外还进行了启发式评估。次要目的是根据目标用户对现有移动应用程序进行分类，包括普通用户、牙医、牙科学生、医疗保健专业人员和研究人员。方法通过AppStore和Google Play商店对牙科创伤应用程序（免费和付费）进行了系统搜索。两名审查员使用uMARS和CA-LO-RE对所有收录的应用程序独立进行了数据提取和质量评估。结果在 3061 个初步筛选的应用程序中，只有 6 个符合定性和定量评估的条件。这些应用程序的 uMARS 平均星级为 12.5（标准差 [SD] 2.6）。uMARS 客观项目的平均值和标准差如下：A-参与度（平均值 12.1 [标准差 3.3]）、B-功能性（平均值 15.5 [标准差 1.4]）、C-美观度（平均值 9.5 [标准差 2.5]）和 D-信息量（平均值 13 [标准差 4.5]）。尽管在质量、功能、用户感知、行为影响和可用性方面的评分都处于中等水平，但在现有的基于创伤的应用程序中加入 "参与性 "和 "可用性 "方面的高级功能将增强其目的性。建议在未来的创伤数据采集系统移动应用中采用设计思维方法和互动功能。

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来源期刊

Dental Traumatology 医学-牙科与口腔外科

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

32.00%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Dental Traumatology is an international journal that aims to convey scientific and clinical progress in all areas related to adult and pediatric dental traumatology. This includes the following topics: - Epidemiology, Social Aspects, Education, Diagnostics - Esthetics / Prosthetics/ Restorative - Evidence Based Traumatology & Study Design - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Transplant/Implant - Pediatrics and Orthodontics - Prevention and Sports Dentistry - Endodontics and Periodontal Aspects The journal"s aim is to promote communication among clinicians, educators, researchers, and others interested in the field of dental traumatology.