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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Escriche-Escuder, Adrian author De-Torres, Irene author Roldán-Jiménez, Cristina author Martín-Martín, Jaime author Muro-Culebras, Antonio author González-Sánchez, Manuel author Ruiz-Muñoz, Maria author Mayoral-Cleries, Fermín author Biró, Attila author Tang, Wen author Nikolova, Borjanka author Salvatore, Alfredo author Cuesta-Vargas, Antonio I. author 2020-12-09 Digital health interventions may improve different behaviours. However, the rapid proliferation of technological solutions often does not allow for a correct assessment of the quality of the tools. This study aims to review and assess the quality of the available mobile applications (apps) related to interventions for low back pain. Two reviewers search the official stores of Android (Play Store) and iOS (App Store) for localisation in Spain and the United Kingdom, in September 2019, searching for apps related to interventions for low back pain. Seventeen apps finally are included. The quality of the apps is measured using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). The scores of each section and the final score of the apps are retrieved and the mean and standard deviation obtained. The average quality ranges between 2.83 and 4.57 (mean 3.82) on a scale from 1 (inadequate) to 5 (excellent). The best scores are found in functionality (4.7), followed by aesthetic content (mean 4.1). Information (2.93) and engagement (3.58) are the worst rated items. Apps generally have good overall quality, especially in terms of functionality and aesthetics. Engagement and information should be improved in most of the apps. Moreover, scientific evidence is necessary to support the use of applied health tools. 10.3390/ijerph17249209 1660-4601 1661-7827 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4550 33317134 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12105/18171 Application (app) Exercise mHealth Mobile app rating scale (MARS) Low back pain Mobile health Assessment Aplicaciones móviles Ejercicio físico Telemedicina Dolor de la región lumbar Evaluación Assessment of the Quality of Mobile Applications (Apps) for Management of Low Back Pain Using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS)