For each research gap, please answer the following questions below. For each research gap, use two scholarly resources. Total of 10 resources.
Identified Research Gaps:
Integration of User Feedback in Development:
While the papers discuss evaluation tools and user perceptions, there is a potential gap in how user feedback is integrated into the continuous development and improvement of mHealth applications. There’s a need for research on adaptive frameworks that incorporate real-time user data to refine app functionalities.
Specific Health Outcome Measurements:
The reviewed papers focus on usability and general evaluation frameworks without a deep dive into how these mHealth tools affect specific health outcomes. Research could be expanded to link usability and user perceptions directly to health outcome improvements, especially in chronic disease management beyond cardiovascular health.
Cross-cultural and Economic Impact:
The papers provide insights into using mHealth in specific regions (e.g., Indonesia) or general settings. There’s a research opportunity to examine the cross-cultural applicability of these tools and their economic impact on different health systems globally.
Longitudinal and Comparative Studies:
Most studies focus on immediate or short-term evaluations. Longitudinal studies that track the effectiveness and user engagement over longer periods can provide insights into the sustainability and long-term impacts of mHealth applications.
Security and Privacy in mHealth Applications:
Given the sensitivity of health data, research focusing on security and privacy aspects of mHealth applications is crucial. This includes studies on user trust, data protection measures, and regulatory compliance across different regions.
Data Acquisition
How and where can we obtain the data necessary to address these gaps?
What are potential data sources that could provide the required information?
Methodology
What methods do you think could be used to address the research gaps?
Which methodologies are most suitable given the nature of the data and research questions?
Theoretical Frameworks
What theoretical frameworks can be applied to each identified research gap?
How can these frameworks guide the research process and analysis?
Data Collection
Considering the difficulty in finding data sources, what realistic data collection methods can be employed?
What specific populations can serve as target populations for each research gap?
