{"id":23535,"date":"2023-10-12T08:05:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/?p=23535"},"modified":"2024-02-02T12:03:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T11:03:33","slug":"mhealth-vs-wellness-apps-what-is-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/mhealth-vs-wellness-apps-what-is-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"mHealth vs wellness apps: what is the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years the surge of AI technology has allowed for a variety of healthcare applications to be developed. These applications are a great way to empower and motivate users to track their own health, and are a valuable addition to an overall healthy lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are however some things to keep in mind when downloading an application which helps you monitor your health. Overall, it\u2019s important to understand that there are 2 different types of apps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health and wellness apps<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>mHealth apps that work as a medical device<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing which type of app you\u2019re downloading is important, as there are some vital differences between these categories. This article will guide you through the characteristics of both wellness apps and mHealth, so that you can make informed decisions when choosing an app to track your own health. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-module wpex-text-2xl wpex-font-normal wpex-m-auto wpex-max-w-100 vcex-heading-plain wpex-h2 wpex-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-clr\">What do wellness apps do?<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and wellness apps<\/span><b> can provide useful information to their users and allow them to track their health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some popular examples of these sorts of apps are health apps that track your <\/span><b>fitness activity, your diet, sleep cycle, stress, pregnancy or menstrual period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a broad variety with a lot of options to choose from when it comes to wellness apps. It\u2019s important to know that there isn\u2019t a high level of regulation in this field. This means that the accuracy and scientific validation of these apps may be hard to confirm. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-module wpex-text-2xl wpex-font-normal wpex-m-auto wpex-max-w-100 vcex-heading-plain wpex-h2 wpex-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-clr\">How does mHealth stand out from other apps that track your health?<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile health apps (mHealth) deliver healthcare through smart devices such as smartphones. This means that applications which are considered mHealth are used to <\/span><b>convey healthcare information, and to assist with the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As it\u2019s important that these kinds of apps are accurate and safe to use, they are <\/span><b>heavily regulated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure their quality and precision. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of their scalability and broad range, mHealth applications can be used to facilitate the remote monitoring of conditions for a big population. This brings along a lot of advantages, as people can be more <\/span><b>empowered to check their own health with qualitative, reliable, and user-friendly resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may ultimately lead to earlier detection and better management of conditions. This in turn can lead to <\/span><b>improved outcomes overall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Especially with a growing and ageing population, mHealth provides a great opportunity to serve the broad public remotely, and to allocate hospital resources to those who really need it. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled-500x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled-500x338.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled-750x507.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled-650x440.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Smartphone-measurement-scaled-700x473.jpg 700w\" width=\"500\" height=\"338\"><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-module wpex-text-2xl wpex-font-normal wpex-m-auto wpex-max-w-100 vcex-heading-plain wpex-h2 wpex-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-clr\">When do we speak of a medical device?<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an instrument, or in this case a software, is <\/span><b>used for a medical purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then it is classified as a medical device. In order to be classified as a medical device, a product must undergo an assessment to make sure that it lives up to the requirements of safety and performance as intended.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical devices can be divided into classes, depending on how invasive they are, which part of the body they affect, how long they should be used and how the device works. Typically mHealth apps fall into class I or IIa. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-module wpex-text-2xl wpex-font-normal wpex-m-auto wpex-max-w-100 vcex-heading-plain wpex-h2 wpex-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-clr\">Where does FibriCheck fit on this spectrum?<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping track of your health is important, and using apps to do so can be beneficial and empowering. However, it is important to know that the app which you are using is qualitative, safe, and provides you with accurate information. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can know whether you\u2019re downloading a health and wellness app or an mHealth application by looking for a <\/span><b>quality mark or by checking a public database.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An mHealth application will always be CE or FDA cleared, which guarantees regulatory approval and oversight. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<b>FibriCheck is a reliable heart health partner, as it is CE-certified as a medical device class IIa <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CE1639). This means that by measuring your heart rhythm and heart rate with FibriCheck, you can be sure that you\u2019re using a product which lives up to the high standards of quality, safety, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/how-accurate-are-my-measurements\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accuracy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and data protection. FibriCheck has also been cleared by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/fibricheck-receives-fda-clearance-for-its-digital-heart-rhythm-monitor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is entered in the ARTG 336797, which further demonstrates the high quality standards that FibriCheck lives up to. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We received our CE-certification by undergoing a thorough examination of our product, algorithm, and clinical performance. In order to maintain this certification, we uphold the quality of our product to the highest standards and undergo regular audits.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about our certificates, security, and the way we handle data? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/trust-center\/\">trust center<\/a> for a full overview.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1697028820084{border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1686553126257{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/phone-measurement-4.png?id=19497) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex typography-white wpex-has-overlay\" style=\"min-height:400px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column containered-col vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\/5\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-module wpex-text-2xl wpex-font-normal wpex-m-auto wpex-max-w-100 vcex-heading-plain wpex-h3 wpex-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-clr\">Download the FibriCheck app<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<div style=\"font-style:italic;\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Check your heart rhythm today and avoid the dangers of undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a 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