Use Of Mobile Phone Applications Research Articles

From Darkness To Light: Mobile Phone Apps, The Empowering Tools For Tribal Students And Community Of Chhattisgarh

India is one of the largest tribal countries in the world after Africa. According to the 2011 census of India, the tribal population is 8.6% of the total population of the country. They are all over the country in states like Jharkhand, Odisha Madhya Pradesh, Gujrat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. Tribal society is characteristically distinguished from the mainstream by its culture, lifestyle, occupation, and alienation. With the increase in the development of today's information technology and wireless telecommunication networks, mobile devices have proliferated rapidly and become important tools for Terrible people. The use of M-Services and applications (apps) on mobile devices has become commonplace in people's everyday lives. Mobile applications are the gateway to the transfer of human knowledge. Learning is a continuous process and now the focus has completely shifted to eLearning. Thanks to mobile phones and various function-oriented apps, students can learn at their own pace and take their time understanding things because everything is just a click away. The integration of mobile devices into the teaching-learning process heralded a new era in education. It has made the teaching-learning process more interactive and hands-on. Quality education can be provided to anyone, anywhere. In general, implementing mobile phone applications and technologies can provide many benefits for a quality educational environment. The provision of education for all in India remains a distant dream, despite the significant government investment expended on it. This document covers the use of mobile phone applications, how to help the Indigenous community, especially students and the community of Chhattisgarh, and what steps the Chhattisgarh government has taken to uplift the educational system and empower tribal students and community with various mobile phone apps to bring the underprivileged from darkness to light.

Designing an Informative App for Neurorehabilitation: A Feasibility and Satisfaction Study by Physiotherapists.

New technologies have gained popularity, especially the use of mobile phone applications, in neurorehabilitation. The aim of this paper was (1) to develop a free mobile application (NeurorehAPP) that provides information about and helps to select the appropriate mobile application related to a list of neurological disorders (cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and facial paralysis), based on different objectives such as healthy habits, information, assessment, and treatment; and (2) to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and degree of satisfaction by physiotherapists after using NeurorehAPP for a minimum of three months. A free application was created to work with the Android® operating system. The degree of satisfaction and acceptance with the application was assessed with an adaptation of the Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire through a survey via email applied to physiotherapists from hospitals and neurological rehabilitation centers in Spain after using the application. NeurorehAPP includes a total of 131 apps. A total of 121 physiotherapists completed a satisfaction survey. The total sample showed 85.41% satisfaction with the service provided by the app and 86.41% overall satisfaction with NeurorehAPP. NeurorehAPP is a free, intuitive, and friendly app used with the Android® operating system that allows the selection of the most appropriate app according to the type of user, neurological disorder, objective, and FDA criteria. Physiotherapists showed a high degree of satisfaction and acceptance with NeurorehAPP.

Assessing the socio-demographic representativeness of mobile phone application data

Emerging forms of mobile phone data generated from the use of mobile phone applications have the potential to advance scientific research across a range of disciplines. However, there are risks regarding uncertainties in the socio-demographic representativeness of these data, which may introduce bias and mislead policy recommendations. This paper addresses the issue directly by developing a novel approach to assessing socio-demographic representativeness, demonstrating this with two large independent mobile phone application datasets, Huq and Tamoco, each with three years data for a large and diverse city-region (Glasgow, Scotland) home to over 1.8 million people. We advance methods for detecting home location by including high-resolution land use data in the process and test representativeness across multiple dimensions. Our findings offer greater confidence in using mobile phone app data for research and planning. Both datasets show good representativeness compared to the known population distribution. Indeed, they achieve better population coverage than the ‘gold standard’ random sample survey which is the alternative source of data on population mobility in this region. More importantly, our approach provides an improved benchmark for assessing the quality of similar data sources in the future.

Health Mobile Apps Services: Awareness, Acceptance, and Usage by Medical Librarians

This article intends to examine the level of awareness and use of mobile phone applications by medical librarians in university libraries and health centers in Iran. A sample of 35 librarians working in the libraries and hospitals of the University of Medical Sciences was selected by census method. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data, and its validity and reliability were measured. The results showed that the level of knowledge and understanding of medical librarians is increasing based on their information or experiences from mobile applications. Therefore, necessary measures should be taken to facilitate access to these applications in medical libraries.

Use of Mobile Phone Applications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Scoping Review

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has to start as early as possible to increase the survival rate of life. The mobile phone application is one of the method that can be used to deliver victims immediately to seek help and provide guidance in these situation. This study aims to search the literature and analyze articles discussing the use of mobile phones in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The design used was a scooping literature review with PRISMA adaptation. Articles were searched using databases: ProQuest, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, which is accessed in Google Scholar. The keywords of article search were using mobile phone and CPR. The initial stage of searching for information with the online database accessed at lib.ui.ac.id appeared 62 articles that brought them to the database. Furthermore, a search was carried out on Google Scholar which displayed 4.220 articles. From the search results, nine articles were found that matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then a selection was made according to the inclusion criteria, articles from 2020 due to the latest 2020 AHA references. Full text and free forms are available, articles related to mobile phones and CPR. Exclusion criteria, articles that appear only abstract, the year before AHA 2020 and the suitability of the content is different from keyword searches. Results: Based on nine literature that requirements according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, the use of mobile phones could show a positive effect by activating a cellphone-based warning system that could detect cardiac arrest victims out of hospital, provided guidance the procedure at the right time, and assisted CPR outcomes with return of spontaneous circulation. Mobile phone applications can assist initiated-CPR immediately, provide guidance of procedures, and leads to better outcomes. In Indonesia there is no mobile phone application for CPR assistance, taking into account the increasing number of cardiac arrests and respiratory arrests both outside the hospital and inside the hospital, this application is expected to be able to help victims in a timely manner, guide rescuers and return circulation. spontaneous

Use of mobile phones for rehabilitative services among prosthetics users in rural Acholi sub-region of northern Uganda: findings from a qualitative study

BackgroundDigital technologies such as mobile phones have shown potential as vital tools for use in healthcare and related services. However, little has been done to explore its use for prosthetics rehabilitative services, especially in the Acholi sub-region of northern Uganda. We address this gap by exploring ownership of the mobile phone, knowledge of the use of mobile phone applications, use of mobile phones for prosthetics rehabilitative services and challenges faced in using the mobile phones.MethodsA case study design was used. We conducted semi-structured one-on-one interviews with 16 prosthetics users spread in the four districts of Nwoya, Amuru, Omoro, and Gulu of the Acholi sub-region of northern Uganda. We transcribed the data verbatim and explored the contents thematically to derive themes.ResultsMore prosthetics users (63%) owned mobile phones compared to those without (37%). Many who owned and use mobile phones are knowledgeable about applications for calls and messaging (47%). Some prosthetics users are knowledgeable in mobile money applications (21%), call applications only (16%) and, others were able to use the internet (16%). Many of the prosthetics users in this study use mobile phones to seek information, mainly relating to the management of prosthetics and treatment of diseases. Many participants were positive about the benefits of the use of mobile phones for prosthetics rehabilitation and related services. Common challenges affecting the use of mobile phones include the expensive price of airtime, few places for charging mobile phones, lack of electricity and inadequate skills to operate a mobile phone.ConclusionThe use of mobile phones can break down barriers created by distance and allow effective communication linkages between prosthetics users and rehabilitation services. Our results suggest that some prosthetics users owned mobile phones and used them to seek information relating to prosthetics rehabilitation services. We believe that promoting the use of the mobile phone for prosthetic rehabilitative services among prosthetics users is necessary and should be considered for practical and policy discussion relating to its use for prosthetics rehabilitation in rural areas.

O51 - Reviewing the evidence: preconception behaviour change through mobile phone apps

Mobile phone applications offer the potential of extensive reach for public health interventions in the preconception period. Women are often motivated to positively change their behaviour in preparation for pregnancy to enhance health and wellbeing. Positive health behaviour changes can optimise perinatal outcomes of both mother and baby and future generations. To synthesize evidence of the effectiveness of mobile phone applications in promoting positive behaviour changes for women of reproductive age that may improve future outcomes for mothers and babies. Five databases were searched in February 2021 for studies exploring the use of mobile phone applications as an intervention pre-pregnancy or post-pregnancy to promote positive behaviour change. Risk of bias and data extraction was conducted by two independent reviewers. Data was pooled using a random-effects model and the GRADE system was used to assess the certainty of the evidence. Of 2,973 publications identified, seven studies were included. Four studies included postpartum participants and three included women considered to be in the preconception period. Five studies focused on behaviours for weight reduction, assessing outcomes of reduction in adiposity and weight. Nutrition and dietary outcomes were assessed in two studies with collected data including kilojoule and caloric and macronutrient intake. Two studies used dietary risk scores to assess this outcome. Blood pressure was measured in four studies and a range of biochemistry tests and markers associated with management of disease symptoms were included. Meta-analysis showed that mobile phone applications were favourable when compared against standard care however the results were not statistically significant. This systematic review suggests there is potential for mobile phone applications to influence behaviour in the preconception period. Most information is for weight reduction and dietary changes in the general population. Future research must address more preconception issues in both general and high-risk populations.

Mobile phone sleep self-management applications for early start shift workers: A scoping review of the literature.

Poor sleep has significant impacts on both mental and physical well-being. This is especially the case for shift workers who rely on good sleep practices to manage the disruption caused by their working conditions. In recent years there has been a proliferation of sleep-focused mobile phone applications, some of which may be suitable for use by shift workers. There is limited evidence however, on whether these applications are sufficient in managing the sleep needs of the early start shift working population (i.e., those whose work schedules begin pre-dawn). This scoping review aims to identify and discuss peer-reviewed literature on mobile sleep applications used by early start shift workers for sleep-self management. Four databases (Scopus, EBSCOhost, CINAHL and PsycInfo) were searched for relevant literature using a pre-determined search string. The initial search using the term early start shift work returned no papers, however a broadened search on shift work in general found 945 papers for title and abstract screening, of which 21 were deemed eligible for full text screening. Two of these papers met the inclusion criteria for this review. The results highlight, firstly, the paucity of research on the use of mobile phone applications for sleep self-management amongst early start shift workers, and secondly, the need for further research on the effectiveness of mobile applications for sleep self-management amongst shift workers in general. A working definition of early start shift work that can be used to stimulate research in this understudied population of shift workers is also proposed.

The use of mobile phone applications to enhance personal safety from interpersonal violence – an overview of available smartphone applications in the United Kingdom

BackgroundInterpersonal violence has devastating implications for individuals, families, and communities across the globe, placing a significant burden on health, justice, and social welfare systems. Smartphone technology may provide a platform for violence prevention interventions. However, evidence on the availability and user experience of smartphone applications aimed to prevent violence is underexplored.MethodsSystematic searches of available smartphone applications marketed for personal safety and violence prevention on the Apple Store (IOS) and Google Play (Android) in the United Kingdom were run in May 2021. Relevant applications were downloaded, with data on user reviews and ratings extracted. Included applications were categorised according to their features and functions. Online user reviews were rated according to their sentiment (positive, negative, neutral) and thematically analysed.ResultsOf 503 applications, 86 apps met review criteria. Only 52 (61%) apps offered full functionality free of charge. Over half (52%) of apps were targeted towards the general population, with 16% targeting women and 13% targeting families. App functionality varied with 22% providing an alarm, 71% sending alerts to pre-designated contacts, 34% providing evidence capture and 26% offering educational information. Overall, 71% of applications had a user rating of four or above. For 61 apps a total of 3,820 user reviews were extracted. Over half (52.4%) of reviews were rated as having a positive sentiment, with 8.8% neutral and 38.8% negative. Key themes across user reviews included positive consequences of app use, technical and usage issues including app reliability, dissatisfaction with the financial cost of some app features and personal data and ethical issues.ConclusionsReviews suggest that users find apps for personal safety and violence prevention useful. However, individuals also report them being unreliable, not working as described and having features that others may exploit. Findings have implications for the development of policy on apps to improve personal safety, especially given recent national policy (e.g. UK) discussions about their utility. Without the regulation or accreditation of such technology for quality assurance and reliability, emphasis needs to be placed on ensuring user safety; otherwise vulnerable individuals may continue to place reliance on untested technology in potentially dangerous circumstances.

Attitude, knowledge and constraints associated with the use of mobile phone applications by farmers in North West Nigeria

The evolution of mobile phone applications has opened up a platform for easy and real time dissemination and exchange of agricultural information among agricultural extension officers, farmers, agricultural institutions and non-governmental institutions. This study examined attitude, knowledge and constraint associated with the use of mobile phone apps by farmers in North West region of Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted; data collection tool was pre-tested and administered as interview schedule to randomly sampled farmers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation. The findings showed that farmers have positive attitude towards mobile phone applications, and knowledgeable of simple phone operation techniques. The constraints to the use of mobile phone applications are high cost of phones, poor network, poor power supply, high cost of airtime and complexity in operating phones. This study recommends training and re-retraining of farmers and extension agents on the use of mobile phone apps for effective information sharing among farmers in the region. • Mobile cell phones enhance the efficiency of information flow among smallholder farmers. • The utilization of the mobile phone apps is dependent on attitude, knowledge and constratints of farmers. • This study examined attitude, knowledge and constraints among smallholder farmers' utilization of mobile phone apps for information sharing. • Farmers in the study area use selected few of the the available mobile phone apps on agricultural information sharing.

Future Prospects in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Management

Despite numerous advances in the management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), survival with good neurological outcome did not improve significantly in the last years. The latest improvements and innovations from diagnosis to return of spontaneous circulation are discussed in this review. Education of the general population to life-saving techniques is mandatory in order to reduce the no-flow period. Sharpened education to cardiac arrest identification by dispatch centers and the use of mobile-phone applications dispatching nearby citizen to perform chest compressions also seem to be interesting leads. The systematic indexing of automated external defibrillators and drone-mediated on-scene delivery might reduce time-to-defibrillation. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aims to improve perfusion of major organs while reducing ischemia reperfusion injuries. Pre-hospital implementation of innovating medical responses such as resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta and extracorporeal circulation are currently being explored. The head and thorax elevation during CPR has also shown some promising results on experimental animal studies, but need to be confirmed by clinical studies. The question of optimal ventilation techniques is still under debate and invasive ventilation struggles to prove its superiority in the pre-hospital setting. Many current research studies are reconsidering the use of historical treatments of OHCA, such as epinephrine or amiodarone. Finally, the growing concern for good neurological outcome displayed by recent major clinical studies reflects the newly emphasized critical issue of neuroprotection during cardiac arrest.

Use of mobile phone applications (apps) in preventing drug-drug interactions: A cross-sectional evaluation in a clinical setting in South India.

With the advancement in technology, many mobile phone applications (apps) are available for preventing drug-drug interactions (DDIs). As no information is available about usage of these apps, we aimed to investigate the awareness of clinicians of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, India, about DDI mobile apps, to assess utilization and perceptions of the apps, and to ascertain perceptions of DDIs. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect data from 115 clinicians through Google Forms. Pearson χ2-test was utilized to identify associations among variables. For assessing perceptions, median total and individual statement scores were compared between various groups using Wilcoxon rank-sum or Kruskal-Wallis tests. Only half of the respondents were aware of DDI mobile apps, with internet (75.9%) and colleagues (50%) being common sources of information about the apps. The clinicians agreed that using these apps for confirming DDIs was time saving and improved patient care. Significant differences were observed in their perceptions by qualification and specialty. The majority of the clinicians (68.7%) did not have any specific training on DDIs, seldom encountered a harmful DDI (37.4%), often asked their patients about the use of over-the-counter drugs (88.6%), and always considered DDIs as a part of their prescribing decisions (46.1%). The most common sources of information regarding DDIs were websites (52.2%) followed by reference books for DDIs (50.4%). DDI apps have tremendous potential in influencing drug safety in the future. Ensuring thorough quality control by the providers and regulatory supervision of these apps will empower this possibility while consistently improving patient safety.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MOBILE PHONE APPLICATION TO IMPROVE GRAMMAR SKILL FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

The aim of this study is to measure the effectiveness of using mobile application in teaching and learning grammar to university students. The application used in this research is Busuu. 28 undergraduate students participated in the study. Busuu mobile application was chosen as a tool for teaching and learning process. It has several function for teachers and students. The benefits of using busuu are, 1. The material used is arranged by users’ grade, 2. It is an interactive media, 3. Students will be evaluated by each development, 4. Easy to be accessed, 5. There is interaction with other users. The next step to monitor the students is extensive review. This qualitative research was designed as experimental research which included pre-test and post-test to measure the result of the effectiveness of using Busuu. The result of the study indicated that the mean score of participants was increased. It means that the use of mobile phone application is effective for teaching and learning process in online learning

App-Generated Evidence: A Promising Tool for International Criminal Justice?

Abstract The present article explores and discusses the increasing use of mobile phone applications (apps) for the purpose of evidence collection in the context of international criminal trials. It sheds light on the numerous initiatives that have surfaced recently and critically addresses their potential, limitations and pitfalls on a normative, factual and epistemological level. We argue that apps could be a useful means, capable of solving some of the recurrent problems in the evidence collection process, provided that the rights of the persons involved are respected, certain safeguards are taken, and that this new development is critically monitored.

The Promotion of Eating Behaviour Change through Digital Interventions.

Diet-related chronic disease is a global health epidemic giving rise to a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. With the rise of the digital revolution, there has been increased interest in using digital technology for eating behavioural change as a mean of diet-related chronic disease prevention. However, evidence on digital dietary behaviour change is relatively scarce. To address this problem, this review considers the digital interventions currently being used in dietary behaviour change studies. A literature search was conducted in databases like PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Medline, and PsycInfo. Among 119 articles screened, 15 were selected for the study as they met all the inclusion criteria according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) search strategy. Four primary digital intervention methods were noted: use of personal digital assistants, use of the internet as an educational tool, use of video games and use of mobile phone applications. The efficiency of all the interventions increased when coupled with tailored feedback and counselling. It was established that the scalable and sustainable properties of digital interventions have the potential to bring about adequate changes in the eating behaviour of individuals. Further research should concentrate on the appropriate personalisation of the interventions, according to the requirements of the individuals, and proper integration of behaviour change techniques to motivate long-term adherence.

EVALUATION OF MOBILE DENTAL APPLICATIONS USING USER VERSION MOBILE APP RATING SCALE (uMARS)

PURPOSE: The use of mobile phone applications (Apps) has the potential to revolutionize the conventional practice of dentistry. There is a remarkable proliferation of mobile health apps in the field of dentistry which necessitates an urgent and reliable evaluation of the quality of these apps. The main objective of the article is to analyze the quality of dental apps using a reliable tool. METHOD: A systematic search was conducted on SamsungJ7 Prime and iPhone 7 using Google Play Store and App store respectively from June to August 2017 using the search terms “oral hygiene”, “tooth brushing”, oral health education”, ‘baby teeth care”. After due application of a predetermined selection criteria, twenty dental apps were randomly selected using computer software (www.randomizer.com). Each app was individually assessed and rated (1- inadequate, 2- poor, 3- acceptable, 4- good, 5- excellent) according to a prevalidated user version of Mobile App Rating Scale (uMARS). RESULT: The rating of dental apps used in this study ranged from 1.08/5 to 3.25/5. According to the objective criteria of uMARS, apps such as Brush DJ and Brush Up were found acceptable. Teeth Care Tips, Dental Surgery Simulator, Dental Expert and UC Dental were scored acceptable along with the former two apps under subjective criteria. CONCLUSION: No apps scored good or excellent as per the uMARS criteria. As advances in technology have promoted the use of smart devices in health promotion and practices medical or dental apps must not only be informative and entertaining but also be evidence based and scientifically rated. KEYWORDS: mHealth, Smartphones, Oral health, Mobile application, rating.

Assessing driver acceptance of technology that reduces mobile phone use while driving: The case of mobile phone applications

The nature of the road environment requires drivers to be vigilant and attentive. Distracted driving is a primary concern, as it threatens the safety of road users. However very little research has been conducted into interventions to combat such an issue. Existing interventions such as police enforcement and legislation appear to have limited effect. The use of mobile phone applications to assist in limiting driver distraction is an alternative intervention that is currently gaining traction. With a great array of potential benefits, such as reducing road toll, these applications can be readily available to all road users. Despite the positive implications, it is vital that drivers accept the use of such a technology for the intervention to be effective. Therefore, understanding driver acceptance is an important step in implanting such applications. To assess this, the present study examines the utility of two versions of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) for understanding the acceptance of technology designed to reduce distraction. Participants were presented with two different applications and responded to questions that indicated their attitudes towards the factors included in the TAM, TPB and UTAUT, alongside their intent to use the technology. A total of 731 participants responded to the survey, and their responses analysed. The results indicated that overall, Davis’ (1985) TAM was slightly better in explaining behavioural intent for both Mobile Phone Application (MPA) 1 and MPA 2, explaining 66.1% and 68.7% of the variance, respectively. Davis’ (1989) TAM and the TPB were close behind, while the UTAUT explained the least variance in behavioural intent of all the models. Overall, the findings of this study provide support for using psychological theories to assess the acceptance of mobile phone applications.

Mobile Flashcard Application for Vocabulary Learning: Effects on Development of Vocabulary Knowledge

Responding to the need of empirical research on the use of mobile phone applications (apps) for language learning in the current literature, the present study conducted a comparative study using a smartphone flashcard app and a traditional vocabulary learning tool, a paper-based flashcard, in order to determine if the new learning tool, flashcard app, presented effectiveness on learner development of vocabulary knowledge. Two college EFL classes in Korea were participated in this study. One EFL class of the experiment group (n=43) studied their target vocabulary using the smartphone flashcard app while the other EFL class of control group (n=40) studied the same vocabulary words on paper-based flashcards. The mixed research methods that combined both quantitative (e.g., a pre- and post-test, and a questionnaire) and qualitative approaches (e.g., a semi-structured interview) were employed. The results showed that the learners who used the flashcard app outperformed the learners who studied the paper-based flashcard in vocabulary growth. In addition, the learners showed an overall positive attitude and perception toward the use of the flashcard app for their learning. This study suggests that the flashcard app is useful to develop learners’ vocabulary knowledge and can be a new effective vocabulary learning tool in the classroom.

Use of Mobile Phone Applications by Farmers in North West Nigeria

This study investigated extent of use of mobile phone applications among farmers in North-West Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 385 respondents for the study. Data were collected through the use of pre-tested structured questionnaire and summarized using frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The Tobit regression model was used for inferential deductions. The results show that the majority (96%) owned a mobile phone; awareness of the call app and SMS app were100% and 97% respectively; while all other mobile phone apps recorded very low awareness and use. The prominent call and SMS mobile phone apps were used to contact family members and friends, respectively; whereas only 70% used call app to facilitate the purchase of farm input and 65% used it to get market-related information. Tobit regression analysis results showed that years of farming experience, awareness and knowledge of apps usage positively influenced the use of the mobile app. Farmers' awareness of mobile apps was low and they minimally used these apps for farming activities. Agricultural extension agencies and other relevant stakeholders should facilitate avenues to encourage the use of mobile phone apps for agricultural purposes among farmers and be circumspect in the bang-wagon effect of eextension approaches. Keywords : Mobile phone, Awareness, Phone apps.

Potential Use of Mobile Phone Applications for Self-Monitoring and Increasing Daily Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Systematized Review.

A wide range of chronic diseases could be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices, such as consuming five portions of fruits and vegetables daily, although the majority of the adult population does not meet this recommendation. The use of mobile phone applications for health purposes has greatly increased; these applications guide users in real time through various phases of behavioural change. This review aimed to assess the potential of self-monitoring mobile phone health (mHealth) applications to increase fruit and vegetable intake. PubMed and Web of Science were used to conduct this systematized review, and the inclusion criteria were: randomized controlled trials evaluating mobile phone applications focused on increasing fruit and/or vegetable intake as a primary or secondary outcome performed from 2008 to 2018. Eight studies were included in the final assessment. The interventions described in six of these studies were effective in increasing fruit and/or vegetable intake. Targeting stratified populations and using long-lasting interventions were identified as key aspects that could influence the effectiveness of these interventions. In conclusion, evidence shows the effectiveness of mHealth application interventions to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Further research is needed to design effective interventions and to determine their efficacy over the long term.