Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Mobile
Health
Consumers turn to smartphones for health-oriented guidance.
3.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Mobile Health trend?
Mobile Health: The ubiquity of mobile connectivity has rendered the modern consumer to require instant gratification. Looking to smartphones for constant guidance, users are utilizing health-oriented apps and add-ons to effectively augment health into a less daunting topic that they can both control and augment without the need for formalized healthcare.
Trend themes
Themes within the Mobile Health trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Mobile Health Apps
The widespread adoption and availability of mobile technology has given rise to a multitude of health apps and add-ons that allow consumers to monitor, record and interpret health-related information in real-time.
02
Comprehensive Health Monitoring Apps
With more users looking for qualitative rather than quantitative approaches to health, comprehensive apps that incorporate not only exercise and food intake but also psychological and emotional states are in demand.
03
Inclusive Healthcare Apps
There is an increasing focus on designing and developing healthcare apps and platforms with accessibility in mind, catering to all age groups, genders, and abilities.
Industry implications
What the Mobile Health trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare Industry
Innovative health apps and devices provide healthcare professionals with an opportunity to better monitor, treat and diagnose patients in real-time.
For
Technology Industry
There is significant scope for the technology industry to develop and improve wearable and non-invasive health monitoring devices that are compatible with a wide range of mobile platforms and user needs.
For
Fitness Industry
Health and fitness apps and devices are revolutionizing the way people approach exercise and fitness, giving rise to more personalized and tailored workout regimes.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Mobile Health
Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 26%, freshness 8%.
Popularity56%
Activity26%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Mobile Health trend
6 featured examples from Feb 18 to Jun 7, 2014CategoryTech
Predictive Health Apps
The Nurse App for Health Makes Disease Predictions for a Patient
The healthcare industry can benefit from predictive health apps like Nurse app to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs by leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligenc…
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Fat-Measuring Apps
The Jawbone App Measures Your Body Fat Percentage to Keep You Healthy
Developing fitness apps that integrate body fat tracking features can attract health-conscious individuals.
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Comprehensive Weight-Loss Apps
The 'Noom' App Tracks Your Diet, Exercise and Psychological State
The rise of comprehensive weight-loss apps like Noom creates an opportunity for health tech innovators to develop more sophisticated, user-focused platforms that integrate quantit…
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Stationary Health-Monitoring Apps
The Darma App Notes Posture and Heart Rate While Sitting
The health and fitness industry could benefit from adding stationary health-monitoring technology into their products.
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Anti-Childhood Obesity Applications
The Kurbo Health System Helps Kids Combat Health Issues
The mobile app development industry has opportunities for growth in the development of child-friendly health and wellness apps targeting childhood obesity prevention.
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Inclusive Menstruation Apps
The Dayima Women's Health App Also Has Features for Men
Opportunity for developers to create innovative and comprehensive mobile apps that cater to specific health needs, including menstruation tracking and social forums.
