How can I find evidence-based apps?

There are over 170 000 health apps available in Canada, but very few are backed by scientific research. Scientific research helps demonstrate that the health app can improve functioning, as claimed by the developers, as well as identify precisely who could benefit from the app! It assures the patients and professionals that the health app is secure and helpful. 

However, some apps which are not intended to improve functioning per se would not necessarily be subject to a scientific investigation. 

You can easily filter the apps in the CORE library using the Evidence filter and find whether or not there are clinical trials associated with the app by visiting the Evidence tab.